Senior Mechanical Energy Engineer

Location: Parsippany, NJ

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, energy studies, technical reports, and specifications for power generation, energy management, and facility optimization projects
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive energy audits, including facility assessments, site investigations, energy analyses, and development of energy efficiency measures (EEMs)
• Evaluate HVAC systems, central plants, hydronic systems, controls, and facility operations to identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, performance, and resiliency
• Analyze system performance, review Building Management System (BMS) data and trends, and develop practical, cost-effective recommendations aligned with client objectives
• Develop energy savings calculations, opinions of probable cost, and technical evaluations to support client decision-making and project implementation
• Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scheduling restraints
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across energy, mechanical, and building systems
• Guide and mentor junior engineering staff through technical direction, quality reviews, and professional development support
• Deliver technical contributions to proposals and presentations for clients, public agencies, and regulatory stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy or Mechanical Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of energy engineering required, including demonstrated experience leading projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong understanding of building HVAC systems, including central plants, airside systems, hydronic systems, controls, and energy-consuming building systems
• Experience performing and managing ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits for K-12 schools, municipality buildings, commercial buildings, universities, hospitals, laboratories and other facility types, including energy use analysis, EEM development, savings calculations, and reporting
• Proven ability to lead project execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage deliverables, and mentor junior staff
• Experience developing energy savings calculations, reviewing BMS data and system operations, and identifying opportunities to improve facility performance and efficiency
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Experience with electrification and decarbonization studies, including heat pumps, heat recovery, and central plant optimization
• Familiarity with utility incentive programs, ASHRAE standards, and energy modeling software (DesignBuilder, Trane Trace, eQuest)
• Commissioning, retro-commissioning, mechanical design, data logging, and field measurement experience preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences and communicate complex concepts
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout the Northeast region as project needs require

Benefits

• Lead high-impact energy projects that help utility, industrial, and institutional clients improve system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Tackle technically complex challenges across energy generation, thermal systems, facility infrastructure, and decarbonization initiatives that make a meaningful difference for clients and communities
• Expand your influence beyond project delivery by serving as a trusted technical advisor, mentoring engineers, and helping shape innovative solutions for the evolving energy landscape
• Curious about the impactful work our Generation & Energy Management Team is delivering? Explore how CHA supports manufacturing and advanced technology facilities at: CHA Generation & Energy Management

Pay

Salary Range $120,000 - $135,000