Senior Energy Efficiency Engineer – Buildings

CIMAs Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings. We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada.  

We are looking for a Senior Energy Efficiency Engineer to join our Buildings team in Ottawa. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering energy audits energy management building optimization commissioning and recommissioning energy efficiency studies and decarbonization projects for institutional commercial municipal and federal government clients throughout the National Capital Region and across Canada.

The position will combine hands-on technical analysis with site investigations building systems assessment energy conservation measure (ECM) development commissioning client interaction and project management. The successful candidate will work closely with CIMAs mechanical electrical controls sustainability and building performance specialists to identify and implement practical solutions for existing buildings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and perform energy audits and building performance assessments including ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 energy audits and detailed investigations of building systems.
• Conduct site investigations and assess existing HVAC hydronic plumbing electrical lighting controls/BAS and other energy-consuming systems.
• Analyze utility bills interval data submetering data BAS trends equipment operating data and building operating schedules to identify energy-saving and operational improvement opportunities.
• Identify develop and evaluate energy conservation measures (ECMs) related to HVAC optimization controls heat recovery electrification heat pumps lighting envelope improvements equipment replacement and operational improvements.
• Perform engineering calculations to quantify energy demand operating cost and greenhouse gas savings associated with proposed measures.
• Support energy management programs including energy performance tracking benchmarking energy action plans ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support commissioning recommissioning and retro-commissioning activities including functional performance testing BAS and control sequence reviews trend analysis deficiency identification and verification of corrective actions.
• Review building automation system sequences and operating strategies and develop recommendations to improve equipment scheduling setpoints reset strategies ventilation temperature control and overall system performance.
• Support measurement and verification (M&V) activities to confirm the performance and savings of implemented energy efficiency measures.
• Develop building decarbonization and electrification strategies including evaluation of heat pumps heat recovery hybrid heating systems thermal energy systems and associated electrical infrastructure requirements.
• Support energy modelling and building performance simulation activities and interpret modelling results to inform retrofit and capital planning decisions.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations of energy efficiency projects including implementation costs simple payback lifecycle cost analysis and prioritization of measures.
• Prepare energy audit reports feasibility studies commissioning reports technical memoranda presentations and implementation roadmaps.
• Work directly with clients facility managers building operators contractors controls specialists and multidisciplinary design teams to understand operational challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Support implementation of recommended measures through design tender construction commissioning and post-implementation verification where required.
• Manage projects and coordinate scope budget schedule deliverables and multidisciplinary resources.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers EITs analysts and technologists.
• Support proposals fee estimates client presentations project pursuits and business development activities.
• Contribute to CIMAs technical standards quality management processes and development of energy efficiency and building performance services across Canada.

Qualifications :

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering Building Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (.) in Ontario
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in energy efficiency building systems commissioning energy management or mechanical engineering. Candidates with greater experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience performing building energy audits energy efficiency studies commissioning/recommissioning or existing-building performance assessments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems central heating and cooling plants hydronic systems ventilation systems heat recovery and building automation/control systems.
• Experience identifying and evaluating energy conservation measures and calculating associated energy cost and GHG savings.
• Experience analyzing utility consumption interval data BAS trend data and building operating characteristics.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE energy audit and commissioning practices applicable energy codes building codes and industry standards.
• Experience with building automation systems and HVAC control sequences is strongly preferred.
• Experience with energy management systems benchmarking measurement and verification or continuous energy improvement programs is considered an asset.
• Experience with electrification heat pumps heat recovery low-carbon heating systems and building decarbonization is considered an asset.
• Experience with energy modelling software and/or building performance simulation is considered an asset.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) commissioning-related credentials or equivalent are considered assets.
• Experience working with institutional commercial municipal or federal government building portfolios is considered an asset.
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in understanding how buildings actually operate and identifying practical opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Bilingualism in English and French both written and spoken is strongly asset.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the level of security clearance required for assigned projects.
• Valid Canadian drivers licence and access to transportation for site investigations commissioning activities and inspections.
• Integrity team spirit and a commitment to excellence 

At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value but dont meet all the job requirements We invite you to apply because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 35 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMAs policies. If you require an accommodation please let us know. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time