Senior Project Engineer: Building Systems & Energy Lead

Brady Services

Morrisville (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Brady Services is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead design engineering and project development across site surveys, energy analysis, and savings calculations. The role involves expert HVAC, controls, lighting, and building systems analysis, with responsibility for RFI management, data logging, and coordinating with consulting engineers.

The ideal candidate will have PE certification, advanced energy modeling experience, and strong proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit; travel to job sites is

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university.
10 years of experience in project engineering.
Expert proficiency with load analysis and energy analysis tools such as TRACE 700, System Analyzer, and Chiller Plant Analyzer.
Expert knowledge of site auditing, data logging, and troubleshooting systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft office programs and AutoCAD required.
General familiarity with computer systems and ability to learn software applications as required.
Experience with the following are required: Trane TRACE 700, TRACE 3D Plus.
Experience with the following are a plus: Revit, MS Visio, MS Project, MS Dynamics SL or similar accounting software, Procore or similar construction management software.
Valid Driver License required.
Professional Engineer required.
CEA, CEM, PEM are a plus.
Ability to read, interpret information, and communicate effectively with management, contractors, co-workers, and customers is required.
Ability to apply perform technical engineering calculations is required.
Understanding of project financial calculations is required.
Ability to define problems.
Collect and interpret data.
Review facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to pass drug screening.
Ability to prove US employment eligibility.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Applies experience-based knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Provides technical analysis and review for design-build projects related to HVAC, controls, lighting, and other building systems.
Act as an internal and external technical resource for complex and advanced engineering projects.
Performs expert design engineering, including but not limited to the following:
Building heating/cooling loads
Building envelope
Pump and fan design (configuration, flow, head/pressure, motor size, etc.)
Duct and pipe sizing and layout
Drawings and project documentation
Technical Reports
Managing RFI process for projects
Leads technical project development engineering efforts of multiple Associates on large scale projects
Leads site audit activities to identify existing conditions of the facility and Associated equipment
Assist in initial site visits and vetting of new project opportunities
Drives improvement of data capture and analysis technology for the project engineering team
Develops data logging plans by specifying appropriate equipment, point lists, trend interval, trend durations, and subcontractors for effective monitoring of systems and facility operations
Deploys and retrieves data logging equipment to monitor, understand, and troubleshoot existing system operations
Analyzes various data sources providing expert trend analysis to identify any deviations that require further investigation, troubleshoot system deficiencies, and proposes sequence improvements or service recommendations to the appropriate internal or external customer
Leads scope identification, equipment selection, and defines overall project basis of design
Correlates the energy model simulation to real world control sequences and setpoints
Specifies expert level control sequences of operation to improve efficiency, operational reliability, and interoperability between disparate building systems
Performs expert energy modeling using simulation software such as Trane TRACE 700, hourly spreadsheet analysis, or other simplified spreadsheet analysis
Customizes software and spreadsheets to deliver high quality technical results, reports, standardized tools, and presentations
Performs system layout, equipment selections, basis of design, and detailed system design for project engineering and cost estimating efforts
Manages creation of project documentation drawings in AutoCAD, Revit, and/or MS Visio
Manages work with third party consulting engineers by creating scopes of work, identifying quality consultants, and reviewing work product to ensure quality results
Interfaces closely with consulting engineers performing subcontract energy or design engineering to provide consultants with relevant data and to review consultants’ work product
Supports commissioning and performance assurance activities by conducting post-implementation site visits, troubleshooting performance issues, and revising energy models or calculations to reflect design or facility operational changes
Leads creation of detailed scope documents suitable for use in construction pricing efforts across a range of disciplines including mechanical, electrical, controls, lighting, equipment, TAB, commissioning, building envelope, and structural
Demonstrates understanding of construction pricing, processes, and schedules
Assists Project Managers with scope development and project management tasks
Assists Preconstruction Manager with prime contract and change order estimating
Ensure projects apply with all applicable building codes during the development phase
Lead application process for utility rebates and incentives for construction projects
Provide continual research and promote awareness of available utility rebates and incentives for HVAC, IAQ, energy, and sustainability projects