Building Performance Engineer

Building Performance Engineer

Join us as a Building Performance Specialist/Engineer at Hammel S.A. Bring your engineering passion and collaborate to support our offices and diverse market sectors across the country.

This role is based in Middleton and Milwaukee, WI. The position is regular, full‑time and does not require relocation.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with project teams to address a range of building performance and energy optimization goals throughout all phases of design, construction, and operation. Your contributions will directly support and elevate HGA’s commitment to industry‑leading sustainable design.

• Lead commissioning efforts from design through construction for MEP systems.
• Lead retrocommissioning projects to enhance performance and reduce energy costs in existing buildings.
• Design renewable energy systems, including solar PV and battery storage.
• Lead decarbonization planning for new and existing facilities.
• Perform energy modeling and analysis to provide strategic sustainability guidance to design teams.
• Apply knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems to design high‑performance solutions, including heat pumps and geothermal systems.
• Help develop effective training tools for architects and engineers to advance building performance.
• Identify and document high‑performance opportunities for existing and new construction buildings through commissioning and retrocommissioning.
• Assist design teams to increase projects’ energy performance and ensure compliance with energy‑related documentation such as code, LEED, and region‑specific programs (e.g., Minnesota B3 and California Title 24).
• Develop appropriate and effective performance studies; execute a wide range of simulation workflows including climate analysis, energy benchmarking, occupant comfort criteria (thermal, day lighting, glare), facade and envelope studies.

HGA is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment and hiring.