Principal Building Performance Engineer

About the role

The Living & Learning Division is seeking a highly experienced Professional Engineer (PE) to serve as a senior technical leader supporting building performance, sustainability, resiliency, and infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise across mechanical systems, energy, building science, and emerging technologies, helping clients improve the long-term performance, reliability, and sustainability of their facilities.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate, optimize, and modernize building systems while supporting the growth of the division's technical capabilities and market presence.
• Lead technical evaluations, investigations, and engineering studies for existing and new facilities.
• Develop innovative solutions that improve operational performance, occupant comfort, reliability, and lifecycle value.
• Advise project teams on emerging technologies, industry best practices, and evolving codes and standards.
• Support strategic planning efforts related to facility investments, asset management, and long-term capital improvements.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff while promoting technical excellence throughout the organization.
• Review and provide quality assurance for engineering analyses, reports, and recommendations.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, proposal development, presentations, and thought leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with public-sector, educational, institutional, and private-sector clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in building systems, mechanical infrastructure, and facility performance.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability, decarbonization, resilience, and building science principles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex technical assignments.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, and teaming partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Building Science, Sustainability, or related field.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED AP, BCxP, CBCP, or similar credentials.
• Experience with educational, housing, healthcare, municipal, or institutional facilities.
• Knowledge of advanced building technologies, smart buildings, analytics, automation systems, and digital solutions.
• Experience supporting grant-funded, federally funded, or public-sector programs.