Engineering Lead (HVAC)

TL;DR

Engineering Lead (HVAC): Leading retro-commissioning and energy management projects for commercial and industrial facilities with an accent on project reviews, technical accuracy, and alignment with program requirements. Focus on qualifying projects, assessing feasibility, and supporting measurement and verification activities.

Location: Willingness to travel locally up to 25% of the time.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Company

hirify.global is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact, expanding its portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through complex challenges.

What you will do

• Lead and support the implementation of retro-commissioning (RCx) and energy management projects for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Review submissions to ensure accuracy and alignment with program requirements and communicate findings.
• Support the development of program materials such as calculation tools and technical reference resources.
• Work to qualify RCx projects and assess project feasibility.
• Prepare concise summaries of project results for utility clients and program administrators.
• Conduct selective site visits to verify project scope and building systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in energy efficiency, retro-commissioning (RCx), or building systems engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, refrigeration, and other commercial/industrial building systems.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing technical reports, calculations, and performing QA/QC of engineering deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable guidance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and lead/mentor junior engineering staff.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential.
• Hands-on knowledge of commissioning and retro-commissioning procedures and functional performance testing.
• Experience designing and specifying HVAC, electrical, and building automation/control systems.
• Proficiency with building energy modeling and simulation tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes three weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, and other supplemental benefits.