Hybrid Energy Engineer – BMS Specialist

at Blackstone Energy Services Inc.

• Job title: Energy Engineer – BMS Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Energy Engineer – BMS Specialist overseeing energy-engineering driven optimization solutions for various energy studies and proposals. Providing expertise in optimizing and expanding existing building management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver energy-engineering driven optimization solutions for various energy studies and proposals, including investment-grade studies.
• Respond to customer and corporate needs, providing expertise in optimizing/expanding existing BMS (Building Management System) and its interaction with HVAC and other building energy systems.
• Lead system analyses and provide BMS optimization designs and requirements for energy studies, Enervolve Climate Action Plan (eCAP) reports, energy performance contracting projects, multidisciplinary engineering efforts, and technical sales support.
• Conduct preliminary, detailed, and investment-grade (+/-5% accuracy) analyses and simulations of existing air-side and hydronic HVAC equipment and plant 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 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 energy engineering to be delivered for each project.
• Execute and manage BMS 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.
• 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 the 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 a 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.
• Support interdepartmental, interdivisional, and intercompany goals, directives, and initiatives as endorsed by the Corporation.

Requirements

• College Engineering diploma or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with a minimum of 5-7 years of work experience, or an Associate’s degree with equivalent related work experience in BMS-s related to energy services, and energy engineering.
• Experience in software-based energy modeling, CEM, and CMVP designations are assets.
• P.Eng designation a strong asset
• 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.
• Extensive knowledge of BMS front and back-end options, different BMS brands and their functionality, communication protocols, BMS-s data acquisition, trending and BMS-s compatibility.
• Familiarity with building data semantic modeling frameworks (ie. Project Haystack, Brick Schema) for building data modeling and interoperability.
• Proficient knowledge of data management principles, including data cleaning, normalization, and quality assurance procedures specific to building energy datasets.
• Experience in investment-grade energy engineering is essential.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) logic and algorithms is preferable.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, judgment/decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with building control system upgrades based on ASHRAE Guideline 36, High-Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems is essential.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and visualization of building energy data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional report writing skills.
• Moderate travel required, with a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• An opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced energy transition with true climate responsibility impact
• A chance to join a company that has a phenomenal 4.6/5.0 glassdoor company review and a people-focused culture
• RRSP program with employer match
• Competitive salary that's bonus eligible
• Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• Company-paid Health & Wellness days off
• Fitness Club & Bike Share subsidy
• A collaborative, inclusive, solutions-oriented work culture.
• DEI+B Committee
• Central midtown Toronto office on the TTC line
• A fully funded, employee-focused health benefits plan (including vision care, an extensive Employee & Family Assistance Plan, and enhanced coverages for wellness-based practitioners such as mental health support, massage therapy and others)