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# Building Performance Engineer

- **Company:** Harrison Consulting Solutions
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Software Tools, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Metasys, Rhino, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us0a7f7ac5387b21cd2789f4b41932d45d

## About the Role

* BS and/or Master's degree in relevant Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or other similar degree and demonstrated competencies)

 * 12+ years of relevant experience

 * PE, CEM or similar preferred

 * Experience managing clients, project teams and processes

 * Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products

 * LEED, WELL, and/or other relevant building certification accreditation(s)

 * A commissioning certification from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Commissioning Association (BCA), or the University of Wisconsin

 * Experience with automatic controls operation/troubleshooting

 * Experience optimizing HVAC systems, IAQ and energy efficiency

 * General navigation knowledge of multiple types of Building Automation Systems (Automated Logic WebCTRL, Distech EC, JCI Metasys, Tridium Niagara, and Siemens Apogee and Desigo)

 * Knowledge of and experience with CxAlloy

 * Knowledge of current energy and Cx requirements in sustainable building rating systems (LEED, Living Building Challenge , WELL Building Standard, etc.)

 * Familiarity with early design phase building performance simulation using software tools (Climate Consultant, Ladybug and Honeybee for Grasshopper, DIVA for Rhino, COMFEN, WUFI, Therm, Insight 360, or Sefaira)

 * Experience with advanced design phase energy modeling (Trane Trace, Open Studio, eQuest and IESVE)

 * Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software

 * Experience conducting Structural and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

## Description

Leading architectural and engineering firm is adding a Senior Building Performance Engineer to their Sacramento team!
Responsibilities:

 * Lead commissioning and optimization of building systems (HVAC systems, air/water distribution systems, building automation systems, electrical systems, and plumbing systems)

 * Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure designs meet energy efficiency and sustainability standards

 * Conduct energy modeling, building assessment, and performance audits

 * Use technical expertise in energy efficiency/sustainability to reduce environmental impact and improve building operations

 * Develop commissioning plans. Oversee testing/functional performance, and document results

 * Assist with business development including meeting clients, writing proposals, developing fees, preparing/attending interviews, negotiating contracts

 * Lead team engagements around decarbonization, energy efficiency, and optimization strategies at building/campus scales

 * Serve as sustainability team leader/project manager on projects in a variety of sectors (Science & Technology, Higher Education, and Healthcare)

 * Lead/perform commissioning tasks and responsibilities as outlined in ASHRAE Commissioning Guideline 0-2019

 * Perform retro-commissioning services for existing buildings, Job Description: Job Description: Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing, or arranging for repairs of all building operating systems on the site. May be as…
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