Commissioning Energy Specialist

Location:

Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center
Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center
Department:
Med Ctr Engin-Management
Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a technically skilled and solutions-oriented Commissioning & Energy Performance Specialist to support energy efficiency, infrastructure reliability, and building system optimization across the campus. This role will focus on retro-commissioning, performance validation, and advanced troubleshooting of MEP systems, building automation platforms, and recurring facility problems.

The ideal candidate will bring deep field knowledge, strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate technical findings into measurable performance outcomes. They will work closely with operations teams and service contractors to validate energy savings, track systems performance, and ensure long-term reliability of building infrastructure.

This position plays a critical role in supporting high-performance building goals and identifying opportunities through trend analysis in platforms like Siemens, Automated Logic (ALC), and Johnson Controls (JCI). A strong understanding of field instrumentation, data analysis, and work order systems is required. Consideration will be given to candidates who bring experience with AI-enabled diagnostics or novel monitoring experience for aging building stock.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline and 5 years of hands-on experience in commissioning, retro-commissioning, building automation diagnostics, or energy management. In lieu of education a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in commissioning retro-commissioning, building automation diagnostics, or energy management will be considered.
• 5 years of experience with building automation platforms including Siemens, ALC, or JCI.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems and operations.
• Demonstrated skill using field instrumentation and diagnosing complex technical problems.
• Ability to interpret trend data, diagnose performance issues, and calculate energy performance metrics.
• Excellent technical writing and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with work ticketing systems and maintenance operations.

• Certified Commissioning Professional (e.g., BCxA, ACG, NEBB, or ASHRAE credential).
• Experience working in healthcare, laboratory, or other mission-critical facilities.
• Exposure to AI tools, energy modeling software, or automated diagnostics platforms.
• Experience with long-term performance tracking, dashboarding, and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles, energy codes, and efficiency rebate programs.

• Ability to Lift up to 25lbs
• Ambulate large campus, occasionally regional locations

• Lead and perform retro-commissioning and re-commissioning activities across critical systems and infrastructure.
• Analyze trend data and system performance within Siemens, ALC, and JCI building automation platforms.
• Conduct field investigations and diagnostics for…