Energy Optimization Engineer

ABOUT BLACKSTONE ENERGY

Blackstone Energy Services is a privately owned, unbiased energy transition company helping public institutions and private sector organizations manage their energy costs, consumption and carbon emissions. We are guided by our impassioned vision to take all of our clients to net-zero emissions by 2050 and have been helping our clients save, sustain and thrive in the built environment since 2003. Our team thrives on developing custom energy management solutions for cost and consumption improvements, conservation and efficiency, carbon advisory, and clean infrastructure retrofits.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Energy Optimization Engineer oversees and delivers optimization solutions for various energy studies and proposals, including investment-grade studies. This role requires flexibility in responding to customer and corporate needs, providing expertise in optimizing HVAC systems and their integration with other building energy systems. The Energy Optimization Engineer leads system analyses and provides optimization designs and requirements for energy studies, Enervolve reports, energy performance contracting projects, multidisciplinary engineering efforts, and technical sales support.

WHAT YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Conducting preliminary, detailed, and investment-grade (+/-5% accuracy) analyses and simulations of existing HVAC systems and their associated controls to identify potential operational and efficiency improvements.
• Propose building automation system control sequences and upgrades based on ASHRAE Guideline 36, AI Optimization strategies and industry best-practices for economically viable optimization as part of broader energy and carbon reduction measures.
• Develop and utilize tools for replicable and demonstrable analysis and reporting of findings and benefits. Communicate these findings to internal and external stakeholders in both digital and written formats for inclusion in study write-ups and technical project development documentation.
• Undertake technical investigations and collection of pertinent information from customer sites and technical documentation to ensure the most accurate body of knowledge is created to enable investment grade optimization energy engineering is undertaken and delivered for each project.
• Execute and manage optimization strategies and scope development for all ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits/studies, utilizing Blackstone's ratified energy engineering modeling tools and feasibility study document formats.
• Write, develop, and prepare optimization requirements, strategies and designs for detailed and investment-grade energy audits/studies, including solicitation and summary of subcontractor pricing, detailed energy, optimization, and operational savings calculations, financial and energy modeling, economic analysis, energy systems specification, and conceptualization.
• Provide technical and writing support for RFIs, RFPs, and tenders as required.
• Evaluate, document, report, and present proposed project scopes, risks, and benefits to internal executive staff.
• Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and control all costs associated with engineering, consulting, and subcontracting for optimization energy engineering for assigned projects.
• Manage and document and systematically organize project management files, including correspondence, RFIs, and timelines. Produce high-quality communications adhering to company standards.
• Contribute to development of project schedules and provide progress updates on a weekly basis or as specified by your direct supervisor.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, subcontractors, and trade personnel. Attend job progress meetings and provide detailed instructions to consultants and subcontractors, ensuring clear understanding of project expectations.
• Facilitate communication with team members, subcontractors, and other employees.
• Adhere to safety standards, with a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Engineering diploma or bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or an Associate's degree with equivalent related work experience in HVAC systems optimization, energy services, data science and energy engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of work experience
• P.Eng. designation in the Province of Ontario is required
• Experience in software-based energy modeling
• CEM, and CMVP designations are assets.

Knowledge:

• Engineering design and construction, building energy systems (especially hydronic and air-side HVAC systems), building operation and maintenance requirements, renewable systems, energy modeling, report writing, and energy efficiency/GHG reduction solutions development.
• Understanding of building automation system (BAS) sequences of operation, architecture, including hardware components (controllers, sensors, actuators), network protocols (ie. BACnet), system integration points, supervisory control layers, and data management infrastructure.
• Proficient knowledge of data management principles including data cleaning, normalization, and quality assurance procedures specific to building energy datasets.
• Understanding of measurement and verification (M&V) methodologies (IPMVP) and statistical approaches to quantify energy conservation measure impacts. Knowledge of ongoing commissioning and Advanced M&V methods (M&V 2.0) is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with building data semantic modeling frameworks (ie. Project Haystack, Brick Schema) for building data modeling and interoperability.
• Experience in investment-grade energy engineering is essential.
• Knowledge of with HVAC system fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) is considered an asset.

SEE HOW WE'RE CREATING GOOD ENERGY

At Blackstone we operate with an ethos of creating good energy for our people, clients and the planet. Our values are central to guiding how we do business and why we do what we do:

Client First.

Anticipate customer needs and act with unbiased transparency to earn their trust.

Climate Crusaders.

Net-zero impact is our passion and protecting the planet, our responsibility.

Make it Right.

Deliver with excellence, always. Do the responsible thing even when it's not the easiest thing.

Think Like an Entrepreneur.

The new energy economy demands we create, do better, innovate and think big to solve for the climate crisis.

Team Up.

Collaborate to bring innovative perspectives and the best solutions. Our unique, diverse backgrounds and experiences fuel better outcomes for all.

WHY JOB SEEKERS CHOOSE BLACKSTONE:

• Join a dynamic, fast-paced energy transition company that is delivering commodity management and clean infrastructure projects with true climate responsibility impact.
• Competitive salary and a fully funded, employee-focused health benefits plan (including virtual doctors, enhanced annual support for mental health and preventative health care practitioners, an extensive Employee & Family Assistance Plan)
• RRSP plan with matched employer contributions
• a collaborative, inclusive, solutions-oriented work culture
• Fitness & Bike Share subsidies
• DEI+B Committee
• Hybrid work environment
• Central midtown Toronto office on the TTC line

Blackstone is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender, gender identify, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status or age.

Our commitment to sustainability is foundational to who we are. Read our Corporate ESG report here.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.