What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Mechanical Engineer position at Cenergistic and Careers?
Why You’ll 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. You’ll 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 You’ll 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 We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s 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., Tridium/Niagara, 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