Controls Energy Engineer (Intermediate Professional

Position: Controls Energy Engineer (Intermediate Professional)
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Job Summary

The Controls Energy Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining building automation and energy management systems to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. This role combines technical expertise in control systems with a strategic focus on energy performance, supporting the organization's goals for cost savings, environmental stewardship, and occupant comfort.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1
- Design, develop, and optimize advanced control strategies for HVAC, lighting, and other building systems to enhance energy efficiency, operational reliability, and occupant comfort. Apply engineering principles and data-driven analysis to ensure systems operate at peak performance while aligning with sustainability and cost-reduction goals.

Job Duty 2
- Lead or support commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts, verifying that systems are installed, configured, and operating according to design intent and performance standards.

Job Duty 3
- Focus on developing energy conservation projects and conducting payback analyses to evaluate cost-effectiveness. Responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion, including the selection, contracting, and coordination of external contractors, consultants, and internal infrastructure teams as needed.

Job Duty 4
- Analyze building energy data and system performance trends to identify inefficiencies, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement; recommend and implement corrective actions or system upgrades.

Job Duty 5
- Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation for control systems, including schematics, sequences of operation, and programming logic to ensure clarity and continuity.

Job Duty 6
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and control platforms that support energy conservation, smart building initiatives, and long-term sustainability goals.

Job Duty 7
- Collaborate with controls technicians and engineering teams to implement, test, and fine-tune control sequences and system logic for optimal performance.

Job Duty 8
- Provide technical guidance and training to facilities staff and stakeholders on energy management practices, control system functionality, and operational best practices.

Job Duty 9
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Job Duty 10
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field, or an…