Senior Energy Engineer — Lead Audits & Decarbonization

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Energy Engineer in Parsippany, NJ to lead complex energy projects for utility, institutional, and commercial clients. You will supervise energy audits, system analyses, and optimization efforts, delivering cost-effective recommendations and technical reports.

You bring 10+ years of energy engineering, a PE license, and strong leadership. You will mentor junior staff, develop proposals, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Northeast

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Energy or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of energy engineering experience, including leading projects.
• PE license is required.
• Strong understanding of building HVAC systems, central plants, and energy-consuming building systems.
• Experience performing ASHRAE energy audits for various facility types (K-12, municipal, commercial, universities, hospitals, labs).
• Proven ability to lead project execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff.
• Experience developing energy savings calculations and reviewing BMS data to identify improvements.
• Advanced proficiency with engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, energy studies, technical reports, and specifications for power generation, energy management, and facility optimization projects.
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive energy audits, facility assessments, energy analyses, and development of energy efficiency measures (EEMs).
• Evaluate HVAC systems, central plants, hydronic systems, controls, and facility operations to improve energy efficiency and resiliency.
• Analyze system performance, review BMS data and trends, and develop practical, cost-effective recommendations.
• Develop energy savings calculations, opinions of probable cost, and technical evaluations for client decision-making.
• Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones within budget and schedule.
• Provide expert consultation and resolve complex technical issues across energy, mechanical, and building systems.
• Guide and mentor junior engineering staff in technical direction and quality reviews.
• Delivery of technical contributions to proposals and presentations for clients and regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

Energy engineering

Project leadership

PE license

HVAC systems

BMS data analysis

Energy audits

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Design software

Education

Bachelor's in Energy or Mechanical Eng

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

DesignBuilder

Trane Trace

eQuest

Excel

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Energy Engineer in Parsippany, NJ to lead complex energy projects for utility, institutional, and commercial clients. You will supervise energy audits, system analyses, and optimization efforts, delivering cost-effective recommendations and technical reports.

You bring 10+ years of energy engineering, a PE license, and strong leadership. You will mentor junior staff, develop proposals, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Northeast