Energy Conservation Engineer (Engineering)

TL;DR

Energy Conservation Engineer (Engineering): Developing and implementing energy conservation measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the hirify.global Vancouver campus with an accent on building automation systems (BMS) and mechanical/electrical retrofits. Focus on project management, data-driven energy modeling, and optimizing building sequences to meet institutional sustainability targets.

Location: Must be based at the hirify.global Vancouver Campus, BC, Canada

Compensation: $9,320.17 – $14,537.58 CAD Monthly

Company

The University of British Columbia (hirify.global) is a global center for research, teaching, and learning, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and manage Demand Side Management projects from concept to completion.
• Optimize building automation systems (BMS) by reading and writing sequences of operation and control code.
• Conduct building audits and peer reviews of engineering designs and specifications.
• Perform data collection, energy modeling, and measurement and verification (M&V) analysis.
• Develop funding proposals and manage relationships with external consultants and utility providers.
• Provide technical expertise for climate plans, green building initiatives, and sustainability reporting.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of seven years of related experience in technical fields, project coordination, and cost control.
• Eligibility for professional registration (e.g., P.Eng with EGBC).
• Strong proficiency in building electrical systems, HVAC, and controls programming.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage budgets and personnel.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with data modeling (Excel).

Nice to have

• Master of Engineering, MEL, or MSc degree.
• CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or CMVP (Certified Measurement and Verification Professional) certification.
• Experience with Skyspark data analytics.
• Knowledge of current energy and climate policy.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Opportunity to work on leading-edge sustainable energy technologies at a major research institution.
• Collaborative environment involving faculty, staff, students, and external regulatory authorities.
• Focus on long-term environmental sustainability and institutional innovation.