CalTek Staffing is the top HVAC staffing and recruitment agency in San Diego. We are a national engineering and technical staffing agency specializing in recruiting Energy Management Specialists for high‑growth commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical environments. Our client is a leading energy‑services and smart‑building solutions provider supporting office buildings, hospitals, universities, biotech facilities, government campuses, and large‑scale commercial properties.
Their teams analyze, optimize, and modernize building energy performance through advanced analytics, HVAC optimization, building automation systems (BAS), demand‑response programs, and sustainability initiatives. With a strong focus on decarbonization, energy cost reduction, and high‑performance building operations, the company delivers cutting‑edge energy‑management solutions across California’s rapidly expanding smart‑infrastructure market.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct energy audits, building performance assessments, and utility consumption analysis for commercial and industrial facilities.
- Identify energy‑saving opportunities across HVAC systems, lighting, BAS controls, mechanical equipment, and building envelope.
- Develop energy‑conservation measures (ECMs), ROI calculations, and cost‑benefit analyses for efficiency upgrades.
- Analyze BAS data, trend logs, schedules, alarms, and control sequences to optimize building performance.
- Work with BAS platforms including Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell EBI, and Schneider EcoStruxure.
- Develop and implement energy‑management strategies including load shedding, demand response, peak‑shaving, and equipment scheduling.
- Collaborate with HVAC technicians, controls technicians, facility engineers, and sustainability teams.
- Prepare measurement and verification (M&V) reports in accordance with IPMVP standards.
- Support LEED, WELL, ENERGY STAR, and sustainability certification initiatives.
- Develop dashboards, analytics reports, and energy‑performance summaries for stakeholders.
- Monitor utility rates, tariffs, rebates, and incentive programs to maximize project value.
- Support retro‑commissioning (RCx), continuous commissioning, and system optimization projects.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequence of operations.
- Ensure compliance with ASHRAE standards, Title 24, California Energy Code, and industry best practices.
- Provide recommendations for equipment upgrades, BAS enhancements, and long‑term energy strategies.
- Participate in smart‑building modernization, IoT integration, and advanced analytics initiatives.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Building Science, Sustainability, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent experience in energy management, HVAC optimization, or building systems may be considered.
Required Skills and Experience
- 7+ years of experience in energy management, building performance, or commercial HVAC/BAS optimization.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, and building automation controls.
- Experience with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell EBI, or EcoStruxure.
- Proficiency with energy‑analysis tools such as EnergyPlus, eQUEST, TRACE 700, or similar modeling software.
- Ability to analyze utility data, trend logs, schedules, and building performance metrics.
- Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards, Title 24, California Energy Code, and energy‑efficiency best practices.
- Experience developing ECMs, M&V reports, and energy‑savings calculations.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control diagrams.
- Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.
- Experience working with facility teams, contractors, and building operators.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), or LEED AP credentials.
- Experience with demand‑response programs, utility incentives, and energy‑procurement strategies.
- Background in retro‑commissioning, continuous commissioning, or smart‑building analytics.
- Experience with IoT sensors, energy dashboards, or advanced analytics platforms.
- Knowledge of renewable‑energy systems, microgrids, or battery‑storage technologies.
- Experience with SQL databases, data visualization tools, or BAS analytics engines.
