What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi Family Sector Energy Commissioning Engineer position at Salas O'Brien?
Full-Time: Exempt
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary
The Multi-Family Sector Energy Commissioning Engineer supports multifamily residential projects by providing energy modeling, commissioning, and performance verification services that advance energy efficiency, sustainability, and high-performance building outcomes. This role collaborates with clients, owners, and design teams to analyze building energy consumption, evaluate HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, and recommend practical, cost-effective efficiency and decarbonization strategies. The Engineer leads and supports certification and compliance efforts for Passive House, ENERGY STAR Multifamily, LEED for Homes, WELL, and other green building programs, including inspections, testing, verification, and documentation. Responsibilities also include life-cycle cost analysis, energy audits, development of technical reports, and completion of energy and needs assessments, ensuring multifamily projects meet performance goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term operational efficiency targets.
Responsibilities
Travel: Up to 25-50%
Compensation & Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $72,500-$87,360 USD per year exempt. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary
The Multi-Family Sector Energy Commissioning Engineer supports multifamily residential projects by providing energy modeling, commissioning, and performance verification services that advance energy efficiency, sustainability, and high-performance building outcomes. This role collaborates with clients, owners, and design teams to analyze building energy consumption, evaluate HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, and recommend practical, cost-effective efficiency and decarbonization strategies. The Engineer leads and supports certification and compliance efforts for Passive House, ENERGY STAR Multifamily, LEED for Homes, WELL, and other green building programs, including inspections, testing, verification, and documentation. Responsibilities also include life-cycle cost analysis, energy audits, development of technical reports, and completion of energy and needs assessments, ensuring multifamily projects meet performance goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term operational efficiency targets.
Responsibilities
- Conducts energy models and simulations of new and renovated multifamily building projects.
- Performs multifamily building energy audits.
- Analyzes multifamily building energy consumption patterns.
- Utilizes Life Cycle Cost Analysis software tools.
- Ability to review multifamily building HVAC and electrical system designs and recommends feasible energy efficiency improvements.
- Develops spreadsheet energy analysis calculations.
- Completes USGBC LEED for Homes templates (minimally M/E/P, preferably all templates).
- Composes final reports.
- Participates in meetings with clients and design team members.
- Completes IPNA Energy and Need Assessments.
- Responsible for design direction for Passive House Projects as well as project site reviews and certifications.
- Responsible for the inspection, verification, and testing services associated with Energy Star Multifamily Projects.
- Provides mechanical, plumbing, electric, and energy related support services for the following project types:
- Passive House
- Multifamily LEED Certified
- Multifamily Energy Star
- International Well Building Institute Certified
- Green Building Standard Certified
- Enterprise Green Communities Certified
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent and five years of experience.
- Preferably has a Professional Engineering License (P.E.) or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) working toward P.E. Licensing.
- Experience with DOE 2- eQuest modeling software and other modeling software tools.
- Certified Energy Manager Certification preferred.
- USGBC LEED AP for Homes preferred.
- Modeling software tools experience.
- Familiarity with renewable energy, deep energy savings, and net zero energy strategies.
- Resnet HERS Rater preferred.
- AEE Energy Auditor Certification preferred.
- Measurement & Verification Professional Certification preferred (CMVP).
- BFI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) Certification preferred.
- LEED Green Rater preferred.
- Well Building Institute Consultant Certification preferred.
Travel: Up to 25-50%
Compensation & Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $72,500-$87,360 USD per year exempt. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Salary : $72,500 - $87,360