Aero Building Performance Project Engineer
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Launch Your Career in Building Performance
Aero Performance Group is seeking an ambitious and motivated Building Performance Project Engineer to join our growing Building Operational Performance team.
This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals interested in HVAC systems commissioning energy performance building automation facility operations sustainability and high-performance buildings.
You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers helping healthcare systems commercial real estate owners universities laboratories and industrial facilities improve how their buildings operate.
At Aero we help clients improve occupant comfort energy efficiency operational reliability environmental quality and long-term facility performance.
What is Building Operational Performance
Building Operational Performance focuses on improving how facilities function throughout their lifecycle through:
- Commissioning (Cx)
- Retro-Commissioning (RCx)
- Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx)
- Building Analytics
- Building Automation & Controls Optimization
- HVAC System Performance
- Energy Efficiency
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Critical Environment Performance
- Facility Operational Assessments
What Youll Do
- Support Project Managers and senior engineers on building performance projects.
- Participate in site visits field investigations functional testing and system assessments.
- Review HVAC mechanical electrical and control systems.
- Analyze building automation system trends and operational data.
- Assist with commissioning and retro-commissioning activities.
- Help develop reports technical documentation and client deliverables.
- Track project action items schedules and documentation.
- Attend client meetings and support project coordination.
- Learn industry best practices related to building systems and facility operations.
- Follow company and client safety requirements at all times.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Construction Management
- Building Science
- Energy Engineering
- Related technical field
- Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
- Internship or co-op experience related to:
- HVAC
- Building Automation Systems
- Construction
- Energy Engineering
- Commissioning
- Testing & Balancing
- Exposure to AutoCAD Revit Bluebeam BAS platforms or energy analysis tools.
Why Aero
- Direct mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Exposure to healthcare laboratory mission-critical commercial and higher education facilities
- Clear career advancement opportunities
- Professional certification support
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Required Experience:
Junior IC