Controls Energy Engineer; Intermediate Professional

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The Controls Energy Engineer designs, optimizes, and maintains building automation and energy management systems to improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort. This role blends control system expertise with a strategic focus on energy performance, supporting cost‑saving and environmental stewardship goals.

• Design, develop, and optimize advanced control strategies for HVAC, lighting, and other building systems to enhance energy efficiency, operational reliability, and occupant comfort.
• Lead or support commissioning and retro‑commissioning efforts, verifying that systems are installed, configured, and operating according to design intent and performance standards.
• Develop energy conservation projects and conduct payback analyses to evaluate cost‑effectiveness, managing projects from initiation through completion.
• Analyze building energy data and system performance trends to identify inefficiencies, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement; recommend and implement corrective actions or upgrades.
• Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation for control systems, including schematics, sequences of operation, and programming logic.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and control platforms that support energy conservation, smart building initiatives, and long‑term sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with controls technicians and engineering teams to implement, test, and fine‑tune control sequences and system logic for optimal performance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to facilities staff and stakeholders on energy management practices, control system functionality, and operational best practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

• Associate's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two or more years of relevant experience.

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• BAS manufacturer certification (JCI, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.

• Proficiency in interpreting electrical wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, and building automation infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of control theory as applied to construction and building automation systems.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including their integration with control platforms.
• Familiarity with digital control systems and relevant programming environments or languages used in building automation.
• Proficiency in energy efficiency technologies and principles of sustainable or green building design.
• Experience conducting energy audits and site investigations, with the ability to analyze findings and recommend actionable improvements.
• Physical ability to walk construction sites, including stairs and ladders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.…