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Job Title: Sales Engineer / Energy Manager – Building Optimization

Job Description

This hybrid Sales Engineer / Energy Manager role focuses on building optimization and energy management within a collaborative engineering and data analytics team. You will monitor building systems, analyze operational data, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption across a portfolio of facilities. In this role, you translate technical and analytical insights into practical recommendations, coach clients on data-driven decisions, and support the implementation of optimization strategies that improve building performance and reduce operational costs. The position is based out of a modern office in Olathe, KS, with an initial emphasis on on-site work and growing flexibility to work remotely as you become familiar with the systems, processes, and team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy and operational data from building systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Interpret trends, spot anomalies, and draw actionable conclusions from building system metrics to support optimization efforts.
• Coach clients on data-driven decisions that reduce operational expenses, improve building performance, and support sustainable facility operations.
• Collaborate with facility administrators, occupants, maintenance technicians, and building operators to understand how each building is used and how usage patterns affect energy consumption.
• Build clear, accurate reports and data visualizations that communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineers, facilities managers, and contractors to support the implementation of building optimization and energy management strategies.
• Maintain thorough documentation of building performance baselines, trends, and improvement initiatives using company software and tools.
• Support continuous improvement by tracking the outcomes of implemented changes over time and identifying additional opportunities for optimization.
• Apply sales engineering and technical sales capabilities to communicate the value of optimization services and solutions to clients.
• Partner with project engineering teams to ensure that proposed optimization measures are feasible, well-scoped, and aligned with client objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–10 years of experience in facilities management, building operations, engineering, or data analytics.
• Self-driven approach with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to read and interpret graphs, dashboards, and building system data.
• Comfort working with data, including the ability to interpret trends, identify anomalies, and draw conclusions from building system metrics.
• Experience or coursework in engineering, environmental science, data analytics, or a related technical field.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise reports and summaries for diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, facilities staff, and on-site contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Foundational understanding of building operations and systems relevant to sales engineering and project engineering contexts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS/BMS) or energy management platforms.
• Working knowledge of building systems such as lighting, HVAC, and related infrastructure.
• Experience in building commissioning or retro-commissioning.
• Understanding of energy units, utility rate structures, and how they impact operating costs.
• Experience with data tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, or Python for analytics and visualization.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks or energy efficiency standards such as ASHRAE and related guidelines.
• Experience in building automation systems, engineering, or technical sales that supports effective client engagement and solution design.
• Experience in sales engineering or technical sales, particularly in building operations or energy-related solutions.
• Project engineering experience related to building systems, optimization projects, or energy efficiency initiatives.

Work Environment

The role is based in a newer office in Olathe, KS, with plans to move into another nearby building, offering a modern and professional workspace. This position follows a hybrid work model, with the majority of time spent on-site initially to learn systems, processes, and team workflows, and increasing flexibility to work remotely as you grow into the role. You will work closely with an engineering and data analytics team, as well as facilities managers, contractors, and client stakeholders, using company software and common data tools such as Microsoft Excel and other analytics platforms. The environment emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making, with a focus on optimizing building performance and energy efficiency.

This is a Permanent position based out of Olathe, KS.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO, Holiday, Profit-sharing bonus once a year

This is a fully onsite position in Olathe,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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