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Additional Qualifications and Skills: * Background in building automation and commercial HVAC operation. * Systems commissioning or retro-commissioning certification is preferred. * Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills. * Experience with various platforms including Siemens, Trane, Phoenix, etc. * Experience in data analytics with a focus on BAS/OSI PI data trends. * Experience using Clockworks or other Fault Detection/Continuous Commissioning software to find and analyze equipment failures. * Proficiency in interpreting BAS control sequences and improving them to derive energy savings. * Some exposure to building energy models preferred. * Experience using HVAC diagnostics tools and equipment for field investigations. Certificates and Licenses: * Certified Energy Manager certification preferred. * Certified HVAC Commissioning professional certification preferred. ## Description Reporting to the Associate Director of Energy and Utilities, the Energy Performance Engineer will provide continuous evaluation and ongoing commissioning services of energy systems. This position requires a great deal of interaction with internal stakeholders as every person within Facilities team plays a vital role in the successful operation of our campus. The Engineer will use Facilities' fault detection software platform (Clockworks) and Energy Heat Maps to review and evaluate energy and equipment faults and generate work orders to rectify the deficiencies. This position will also coordinate technical Retro-Commissioning activities, both in-house and with other professionals and contractors on the projects. The main responsibilities will include: * Using Clockworks platform, review the system fault history to identify possible problems, investigate causes behind adverse energy trends in order to mitigate system deficiencies. * Regularly check that all required energy data trends and histories are being collected and stored properly. * Using Facilities data analytics tools, identify potential energy issues and saving opportunities, provide an action plan to address identified issues. * Assist in development of energy conservation measures and a scope of work for contractors. * Maintain an inventory of energy diagnostics tools and equipment, conduct basic field investigations, building surveys, and measurements and assist in interpreting the results. * Monitor and analyze data on energy systems to verify ECM performance and energy savings. 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