Senior Energy and Commissioning Engineer

Overview

Altura, LLC is a professional services firm that improves energy, environmental, and financial performance across the building sector. This role seeks an experienced energy/commissioning engineer to drive projects that deliver measurable value for our clients through deep technical expertise and strategic vision.

• Manage multiple client projects for new construction and existing buildings, including client interface, team coordination, business development, and schedule & budget management.
• Perform field work such as site audits, systems testing, troubleshooting, and development of energy improvement measures.
• Oversee and execute testing protocols to verify operating energy performance as part of the overall commissioning process.
• Perform technical analysis to support development and verification of energy savings for buildings and organizations.
• Leverage data analytics to support engineering and commissioning processes.
• Interface with the industry through conferences, publications, and online communities to influence best practices and advance the profession.
• Lead and run new construction and existing building energy and commissioning projects or support significant portions of projects with minimal oversight.

• Energy Projects – develop energy savings projects; conduct site energy audits; analyze and calculate the performance of energy conservation measures; perform measurement and verification of savings; use analytical tools (Sky Spark experience preferred).
• New Construction Commissioning Projects – project management; design reviews; submittal reviews; commissioning 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; measurement & verification.

• 10+ years of engineering experience, preferably in mechanical, with building energy engineering (MEP and controls), energy projects, commissioning, and project management.
• 5+ years of project management and client lead experience.
• Technical proposal and business development experience.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and coaching direct reports to build high-performance culture.
• Exemplary analytical and problem‑solving skills in energy and commissioning performance.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, custom project scopes for commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients.
• Experience linking a wide range of energy and environmental indicators to business financial metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Critical thinker and effective listener, communicator, and writer.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

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

Preferred:
Irvine or Oakland, CA. Hybrid or remote within the U.S. also considered.

• Annual base salary range $145,000–$170,000, based on location, education, skills, and experience.
• Competitive bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical and dental plans, paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday), retirement plan with company match and contribution, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and commuter benefits.
• Additional perks: fitness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, childcare support, employee assistance program, work‑life assistance, and holiday contribution program.

Altura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.