Lead Energy Systems Specialist

(Grand Rapids, MI/Telecommute Opportunity) Senior technical authority within organization. Lead complex projects such as complex commissioning, retro-commissioning efforts, building energy modeling or utility incentive work. Oversee quality and consistency across projects, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams.

• Lead energy modeling, analysis, and/or commissioning and retro-commissioning for complex commercial, institutional, or residential projects; determine appropriate modeling approaches, functional testing, performance testing, and savings methodologies; and prepare clear, client-ready reports.
• Review and quality-check energy models and commissioning documentation prepared by junior staff; translate design intent, program rules, and energy codes into defensible assumptions; and ensure deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with applicable standards.
• Diagnose system-level performance issues and develop corrective action strategies in collaboration with project teams; support integration between commissioning findings, energy modeling, sustainability documentation, and utility incentive requirements.
• Mentor and train junior analysts/technicians through technical reviews, training sessions, and informal coaching; share lessons learned and best practices across teams.
• Participate in client meetings, design team discussions, and utility coordination calls as a technical representative; communicate technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.