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About the Company

Our client is a leading facility solutions provider dedicated to helping organizations improve building performance through innovative energy and infrastructure solutions. Their expertise spans HVAC system design, electrical upgrades, building automation systems, maintenance, repair, and comprehensive energy conservation initiatives.

With a proven track record of reducing operating costs while improving sustainability and carbon reduction, the company partners with clients across commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, government, and industrial markets. Their collaborative culture, technical expertise, and commitment to practical, results-driven solutions have earned them a reputation as a trusted industry leader.

As demand for energy-efficient infrastructure continues to grow, our client is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to provide technical leadership on complex, high-impact projects.

About the Position

The Senior Energy Engineer will lead the development, design, and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for large, complex facilities. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about delivering innovative, sustainable building solutions.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, estimating, sales, and project management teams while serving as a technical resource for clients and mentoring junior engineering staff.

This position requires up to 30% travel to project sites. Candidates living within approximately two to three hours of Cleveland are encouraged to apply. Remote employees must report to the company's Middleburg Heights headquarters at least once per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive energy audits and evaluate utility consumption data.
• Develop accurate and defensible energy savings calculations and financial analyses.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, estimating, and project management teams throughout project development and execution.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and project solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project execution, ensuring quality, accuracy, and successful project delivery.
• Mentor and support Energy Engineers and other project team members.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry regulations, sustainability initiatives, and energy engineering best practices.
• Support projects involving HVAC systems, building automation, lighting upgrades, renewable energy technologies, and central plant optimization.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in energy engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:
• HVAC systems
• Building automation systems (BAS)
• Renewable energy technologies
• Central plant design
• Strong experience performing energy audits, utility analysis, and energy savings calculations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong project leadership and collaboration skills.
• Candidates must reside within approximately a 2-3-hour radius of Cleveland, Ohio, or be willing to relocate to the Cleveland or Columbus metropolitan area.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to successfully pass an FBI background investigation due to federal contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience serving healthcare, higher education, government, commercial, or industrial facilities.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $140,000-$150,000, based on experience
• Hybrid work environment with workplace flexibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Professional development, continuing education, and certification support
• Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact energy efficiency and sustainability projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities for long-term career advancement

Employment Type: FULL_TIME