Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Why Youll Love This Role

Lead with influence - Your expertise will shape energy conservation standards and system optimization strategies used across hundreds of facilities nationwide. See real impact - Your decisions directly reduce energy waste lower operating costs and improve occupant comfort in schools universities and large institutions. Blend strategy with hands-on engineering - This role goes beyond design. Youll guide controls HVAC optimization commissioning and long-term performance improvements. Work with purpose - Join a mission-driven company that has already saved clients 7.3 billion in energy costs - with a bold goal to double that impact in the next five years. Be the technical authority - Serve as a trusted advisor to clients internal teams and leadership on complex mechanical and building systems challenges.

About Cenergistic

Cenergistic is a nationally recognized technology-powered energy conservation company with more than 40 years of proven success. We help organizations reduce purchased utility costs optimize building performance and foster a culture of conservation. Our proprietary data-driven energy management platform - paired with a people-first behavior-based implementation process - delivers measurable savings healthier buildings and long-term operational excellence across thousands of client sites nationwide.

The Opportunity

Cenergistic is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep experience in HVAC systems building automation and energy performance optimization. In this role, you will provide technical leadership guide best practices and serve as a senior engineering resource supporting energy conservation initiatives across commercial and institutional facilities. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys mentoring others solving complex system-level problems and influencing outcomes at scale.

What Youll Do

• Lead the development and implementation of energy conservation standards protocols and best practices for healthcare buildings
• Serve as a senior technical authority for HVAC mechanical and building automation system optimization
• Review refine and approve control strategies and sequences of operation to maximize energy efficiency and system performance
• Diagnose and resolve complex HVAC mechanical and BAS issues using historical and real-time performance data
• Provide technical leadership for commissioning retro-commissioning and measurement & verification efforts
• Collaborate with field engineering teams controls specialists client managers and facilities leadership to drive performance improvements
• Support capital planning system upgrades and ROI analysis for client energy initiatives
• Prepare and present technical assessments performance reports and strategic recommendations to internal leadership and clients
• Mentor and train engineers energy specialists and technical staff on HVAC systems controls and energy optimization strategies
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes regulations safety requirements and industry standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients vendors and regulatory stakeholders

Anticipated Travel 5-8

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years of experience in HVAC engineering building HVAC systems energy conservation or related engineering disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems including chillers boilers air handlers VFDs VRF systems and hydronic systems
• Extensive experience with building automation systems and controls platforms e.g. TridiumNiagara Trane Carrier Johnson Controls Siemens ALC
• Proven success optimizing mechanical systems using controls strategies analytics and energy management techniques
• Strong experience with ROI modeling energy performance analysis and capital justification
• Ability to review and interpret mechanical drawings control diagrams sequences of operation and BAS graphics
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders clients and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently while providing leadership and technical direction to others
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional Engineer PE license preferred
• Commissioning or retro-commissioning experience
• Measurement & verification or energy accounting experience
• Project management and team leadership experience
• Experience in large commercial institutional or campus environments

Why Cenergistic

National platform with local impact Long-term growth and stability in the energy conservation industry Opportunity to influence engineering strategy not just execute tasks Work alongside passionate professionals committed to sustainability and operational excellence