Energy and Commissioning Engineer

Job Overview

Altura, LLC is a professional services firm focused on improving energy, environmental, and financial performance across all levels of our clients’ organizations. We are looking for a highly motivated Energy / Commissioning Engineer to apply skills to the Smart Building landscape and work on diverse projects.

• Manage multiple, diverse energy and commissioning projects, including client interface, team coordination, and schedule & budget management.
• Perform field work including site audits, systems testing, systems troubleshooting, and development of energy improvement measures.
• Execute testing protocols to verify the operating energy performance of building systems as part of the overall commissioning process.
• Perform technical analysis necessary to support development and verification of energy savings for buildings and organizations.
• Leverage data analytics to support energy engineering and commissioning processes.
• Run new construction and existing building energy and commissioning projects or support significant portions of projects with minimal task‑level oversight.
• Tasks include:
• Energy Projects: Energy savings project development; site energy audits; analysis and calculation of energy conservation measure performance; measurement and verification (M&V) of energy savings performance; use of analytical tools (Sky Spark analytics experience preferred).
• New Construction Commissioning Projects: Project management; design reviews; submittal reviews;
  Cx documentation coordination; functional testing;
  Sky Spark driven analysis.
• Existing Building Audits and Commissioning Projects: Project management; ASHRAE Level 1&2 Audits; field testing;
  Sky Spark driven analysis; project presentations; bid document development; implementation support; M&V.
• Ability to travel to sites for field work.

• 3‑10+ years of experience in an engineering field (mechanical preferred), including building energy engineering (MEP and controls).
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related discipline.
• Exemplary analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, custom project scopes for a variety of commercial, healthcare and institutional clients.
• Effective working in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong listening, communication and writing skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Desired: energy project, commissioning and project management experience.
• Desired: P.E. license.
• Desired: experience linking energy and environmental indicators to business financial metrics.

• Self‑Directed:
  Ability to resolve schedule and coordination challenges without significant support.
• Technically Competent:
  Knowledge of building MEP and controls systems.
• Consensus Driver:
  Ability to facilitate teamwork‑based solutions with field, design, and owner stakeholders.
• Systems Thinker:
  Ability to look at disparate data sources and understand system functionality.
• Organized:
  Detail‑oriented with follow‑through on tasks.

Preferred location:
Irvine, CA. Hybrid or remote within Southern California may also be considered. Base salary range: $110,000‑$140,000 plus a performance bonus.

Health benefits (medical and dental), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), retirement plan with matching contributions, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits, fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, backup daycare, employee assistance program (EAP), work‑life assistance and a holiday contribution program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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