08 Sep
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Modern Technical Staffing
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Richmond Hill
08 Sep
Modern Technical Staffing
Richmond Hill
SENIOR BUILDING PERFORMANCE & COMMISSIONING ENGINEER -Richmond Hill, ON
Commissioning| Energy Optimization | Decarbonization | Building Electrification The client is a Canadian consulting engineering firm authorized undera Certificate of Authorization (C of A) issued by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). Have been delivering innovative mechanical, electrical, controls, commissioning, and energy engineering solutions for healthcare, institutional, commercial, industrial, and government facilities across Ontario.
Proud member of the CanadaGreen Building Council(CaGBC), the Building Commissioning Association (BCxA), and recognized by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) as a qualified Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) service provider. Prequalified supplier under the Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM), SickKids Hospital, University Health Network (UHN), University of Toronto, several Ontario school boards and collegesfor providing commissioning, recommissioning, energy optimization, and decarbonization consulting services.
Specialize in high-performance buildings, commissioning, retro-commissioning, Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC optimization, building decarbonization, electrification, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategies, and energy transformation projects. We help our clients reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, improve occupant comfort, enhance system reliability, and achieve their sustainability and Net Zero objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and support a wide range of commissioning, recommissioning, buildingoptimization, decarbonization, and engineering projectsfor healthcare, institutional, commercial, municipal, and educational facilities.
- extensive experience in building mechanical systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), energyengineering, HVAC optimization, commissioning, and low-carbon building technologies.
- Work directly with clients, facility managers, contractors, architects, engineers, and controls specialists throughout all phasesof projects, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, optimization, and post-occupancy verification.
Building Commissioning
- Lead commissioning projectsfor new and existing buildingsin accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0, ASHRAE Guideline 1, CSA, and industry best practices.
- Prepare and maintainCommissioning Plans, Commissioning Specifications, Functional Performance Test Procedures, Deficiency Logs, and Final Commissioning Reports.
- Develop and review Owner'sProject Requirements (OPR),Basis of Design(BOD), and commissioning documentation.
- Conduct design reviews duringschematic design, designdevelopment, and construction documentation phases.
- Coordinate commissioning activities with owners,consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Witness equipment start-up, TAB activities, system demonstrations, and functional performance testing.
- Lead commissioning meetings and issue meeting minutesand progress reports.
- Verify systemoperation during occupancyand seasonal commissioning.
Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) & BuildingOptimization
- Perform comprehensive building investigations and HVAC systemassessments.
- Analyze BAS trends, operating sequences, alarms, schedules, and equipment performance.
- Identify operational deficiencies and developcorrective actions.
- Optimize HVAC systemoperation for improvedcomfort, reliability, and energy performance.
- Develop and implement recommissioning measures.
- Verify operational improvements through fieldtesting and data analysis.
- Conduct Measurement & Verification (M&V;)of implemented Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
Energy Engineering & Decarbonization
- Perform energyassessments and buildingperformance evaluations.
- Develop EnergyConservation Measures (ECMs)for HVAC, controls,lighting, and central plants.
- Prepare detailedengineering calculations for:
- Energy savings
- Utility costsavings
- GreenhouseGas (GHG) reductions
- Carbon emissions
- Peak demand reduction
- Lifecycle cost analysis
- Simple payback
- Return on Investment (ROI)
- Prepare BuildingDecarbonization and GHG Reduction PathwayStudies.
- Evaluate electrification opportunities, including heat pumps, geothermal systems, thermal storage, and renewable energy integration.
- Develop phaseddecarbonization roadmaps alignedwith client capitalplanning.
- Support clientspursuing Net Zero Carbon and sustainability initiatives.
Mechanical Engineering
- Review and design HVAC systems for new construction and retrofit projects.
- Review mechanical, controls,and electrical drawingsfor compliance with project requirements.
- Prepare engineering reports and technical recommendations.
- Perform heatingand cooling load calculations.
- Review equipment selections and control strategies.
- Support HVAC design-build projects.
- Develop conceptual HVAC solutions and retrofit strategies.
Building Automation Systems(BAS)
- Review and optimize HVAC control sequences.
- Develop and improve BAS sequences of operation.
- Analyze BAS graphics, trends,alarms, and control logic.
- Support BAS modernization and integration projects.
- Coordinate BAS functional testingand point-to-point verification.
- Work with Niagara, BACnet,Modbus, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Delta Controls, Distech, Schneider Electric, and other major BAS platforms.
Energy Modelling & Analytics
- Perform buildingenergy modelling and simulation.
- Analyze utilityconsumption data.
- Benchmark buildingperformance.
- Evaluate energy-saving opportunities using engineering software.
- Support incentive applications and utilityconservation programs.
Project Management & Client Relations
- Manage multipleprojects simultaneously.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Prepare proposals, technical reports, and presentations.
- Attend clientmeetings and conductsite visits.
- Mentor juniorengineers and commissioning specialists.
- Ensure projectsare delivered on schedule and within budget.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degreein Mechanical Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, or eligible for registration.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in building mechanical systems.
- Extensive experience in Building Commissioning and Existing BuildingCommissioning (EBCx).
- Strong knowledgeof HVAC systems,hydronic systems, air distribution systems,central plants, and controls.
- Solid understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
- Excellent understanding of ASHRAE standards, CSA standards, OntarioBuilding Code, and applicable industry guidelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multipleprojects simultaneously.
- Valid Ontario driver'slicense and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Ontario.
- Certified BuildingCommissioning Professional (CBCP)
- BCxA Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
- Certified EnergyManager (CEM)
- Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP)
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
- Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)
- Building OperatorCertification (BOC)
- Experiencewith IESO, Enbridge, Save on Energy,NRCan, and public-sector energy programs.
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Carrier HAP
- IESVE
- eQUEST
- EnergyPlus
- RETScreen
- Trane TRACE 3D Plus
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam Revu
- Microsoft OfficeSuite
- Adobe AcrobatPro
- Excel (advanced)
- Power BI (asset)
- BAS platforms including Niagara Framework, Johnson Controls Metasys,Delta Controls, Distech, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, and Automated Logic.
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