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Senior Building Performance Engineer

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

Be our next Senior Building Performance Engineer (PE) The Living & Learning Division is seeking a highly experienced Professional Engineer (PE) to serve as a senior technical leader supporting ...

Altanova

$100K - $150K/yr

Our Sustainable Real Estate team applies a strong foundation in engineering and technology to high-performance building design, retrofit, and operations. We are a focused team of engineers and ...

Altanova

Building Energy Performance Director

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $240K/yr

The Opportunity You will co-lead a small, highly technical team of energy and sustainability engineers working across the full lifecycle of building performance - from design advisory and energy ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for building performance in the United States is $98,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Building Performance job focuses on assessing and improving the energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability of buildings. Professionals in this field analyze factors like insulation, HVAC systems, air quality, and energy usage to optimize building performance. They often work with architects, engineers, and building owners to implement energy-saving solutions and meet environmental standards.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in building performance?

A typical day in a Building Performance role might involve conducting building energy audits, analyzing utility data, and using simulation software to model and assess performance improvements. You might also prepare technical reports, recommend energy conservation measures, and work closely with facilities teams, architects, or engineers to implement solutions. Collaboration with project managers or clients to ensure goals are met and solutions are practical is common. The work can be both office-based and onsite, depending on the scope of projects. This blend of technical assessment and teamwork makes the role both challenging and rewarding.

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To thrive in Building Performance, you need strong analytical skills, a background in engineering or building science, and knowledge of energy efficiency principles. Familiarity with building modeling software (such as EnergyPlus or eQUEST), green building certifications (like LEED or BREEAM), and energy audit tools is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills help professionals collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. These qualifications are crucial for identifying, implementing, and communicating effective strategies to optimize building energy use and occupant comfort.

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Infographic showing various Building Performance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 82% In-person, 9% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,146 per year, or $47.2 per hour.

Principal Building Performance Engineer

EXP

Coral Gables, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description


At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Principal Building Performance Engineer (PE)
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. This individual will provide expertise across mechanical systems, energy, building science, and emerging technologies, helping clients improve the long-term performance, reliability, and sustainability of their facilities.
The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of engineering excellence, strategic thinking, innovation, and practical field experience. They will 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.
Your work environment at EXP
  • Provide senior technical leadership for complex building and infrastructure projects.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in building systems, energy performance, sustainability, and resilience.
  • 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.

What your experience looks like
  • 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.

Desired Attributes
  • Recognized technical expert and problem solver.
  • Innovative thinker with a passion for advancing building performance.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in growing services and expanding client relationships.
  • Ability to bridge engineering, technology, sustainability, and operational needs into practical, implementable solutions.

Why This Role Matters
This position will help shape the technical direction of the Living & Learning Division by bringing deep engineering expertise, innovative thinking, and industry leadership to support the development of high-performing, resilient, and future-ready facilities and communities.
About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.
About the Team
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

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