Commissioning & Energy Engineer

$90,000-$120,000 .auto-style1 { text-align: center; }The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success.

Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies—making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs
-ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

Real Estate & Workplace Facilities Management Facilities Operations & Maintenance Project Management & Engineering Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design Mission Support Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency Technology Solutions Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

The Building People, LLC has an immediate opening for a Commissioning & Energy Engineer. The Commissioning & Energy Engineer will work with a team to support Building Commissioning (Cx) services — including new construction commissioning, retro-commissioning (RCx), recommissioning, and monitoring-based commissioning — across HVAC, electrical, life safety, and building envelope systems for federal and commercial buildings across the United States and its territories.

This role will also collect and analyze building system data to support American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level 2 energy audits, giving the successful candidate a distinctive combination of commissioning and energy analysis experience.

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of two to three years of relevant experience, preferably with a focus on HVAC. The ideal candidate will assist with programming various Building Automation Systems (BAS) under the guidance of senior engineers, and will apply building monitoring, work order management, and fault detection technologies. The ideal candidate will also develop familiarity with energy mandates and reporting requirements applicable to both federal and commercial facilities.

This role will support facilities nationwide across both sectors, and the candidate will join a growing team with ample opportunity for advancement.
* Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
* Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
* Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

Medical & Rx Dental Vision Flexible  Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance/AD&DLong Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Paid Time Off Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be…