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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 ...

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As of Aug 22, 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.

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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.

Senior Building Performance Analyst

RG Vanderweil.com

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

About Us:

Vanderweil Engineers is one of the largest and most respected privately-held MEP engineering firms in the United States. Sustainability is at the core of what we do. Vanderweil is a founding signatory of both the AIA 2030 and the MEP 2040 Challenges. Over 300 of our projects — a combined total of nearly $24 billion in construction — have achieved certification under frameworks such as LEED®, WELL, Fitwel, SITES, and Green Globes. Recent projects include the largest solar photovoltaic array in New York City, multiple net-zero designs, a research facility designed to be the world’s most sustainable lab, and a zero-carbon steam-generating heat pump which will reduce the emissions of millions of square feet in Greater Boston.

About This Opportunity:

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry on world-class projects, we’re looking for you. We offer stable career growth via our expanding book of services and geographic footprint across a diversified project mix. Join us to do the best work of your career as a Senior Building Performance Engineer (Hybrid Role) in our growing Building Performance Group in Boston, MA, or in one of Vanderweil’s offices in New York, NY; Newark, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; or Miami, FL.
As a Senior Building Performance Engineer, you will proactively collaborate with our project managers and engineers internally, as well as externally with our owner, design, and construction partners, to provide the analyses and insights that help clients solve complex challenges.

Some of your responsibilities will include the following:

  • Propose holistic energy, water, and carbon reduction opportunities early in the design process, and back those ideas up with rigorous analysis and thoughtful data visualizations to clearly communicate complex concepts.
  • Evaluate architectural and MEP system design to optimize performance and track progress toward project goals.
  • Lead junior engineers[CS1] to create complex energy savings calculations and technical client-facing reports. Educate, delegate, and provide quality control for their analysis efforts.
  • Research and synthesize applicable energy codes & policies. Compare compliance paths to advise owners and design teams and minimize risks to projects.
  • Perform life-cycle cost analyses, solar photovoltaic feasibility analyses, and water reduction studies.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

  • 7-15 years of building performance analysis or design engineering in a consulting environment.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, energy systems, or architectural engineering.
  • Experience interfacing with internal and external clients.

Additional skills considered a plus:

  • Experience with eQuest, IES, EnergyPlus, or similar, and the ability to generate spreadsheet energy calculations.
  • Holds a PE registration.
  • LEED AP BD+C, BEMP, CPHC, and/or CEM Credential
  • Experience mentoring, training, or overseeing work of less experienced engineers
  • Field experience including performing field surveys for energy audits, observation of construction progress, commissioning, and/or operating a facility.
  • HVAC design experience

Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture:

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Learn more about our culture at www.vanderweil.com.

The total compensation that we expect to pay for this position is dependent on years of experience, licensure, education, geographic location, and project portfolio but expected to be in the $70,000 to $140,000 range.

Vanderweil Engineers is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.