Altura, LLC is a professional services firm focused on improving energy, environmental, and financial performance across all levels of our clients’ organizations. Altura has deep expertise in deriving value from building energy and commissioning engineering, scaling from individual buildings to real estate portfolios. We leverage core skills in mechanical, electrical, and controls system engineering, project implementation, data analytics, and financial analysis to identify and implement energy and commissioning projects that achieve meaningful results for our clients.
For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated energy & commissioning engineer who is looking for a new challenge in applying skills to the high performance building landscape. Candidates should have a growth mindset and be willing to learn new skills in building engineering, analytics and control systems. We believe that achieving the potential of high performance buildings requires deep expertise in the realities of the field combined with strategic vision and ambition to get the job done.
Scope & Responsibilities
Support a diverse set of energy and commissioning projects, including new and existing buildings and enterprise automation scopes of work
Perform field work including site audits, systems testing, basic systems troubleshooting, and assist PMs and SMEs with the development of energy improvement measures
Execute the major tasks of the commissioning process, such as developing Cx plans, reviewing submittals, executing functional tests, and managing warranty period activities; exact tasks could vary based on a focus toward new construction or ongoing commissioning
Perform technical analysis necessary to support development and verification of energy savings for buildings and organizations
Use Altura data analytics tools and other industry resources in support of project tasks and client requests, including diagnosing energy performance issues and calculating performance metrics.
Support project managers in completing tasks on building decarbonization, building commissioning, and enterprise automation systems integration projects.
Engage proactively in training to build knowledge and comfort using engineering tools, leveraging in-house resources and engaging external classes/resources.
Periodically travel to job sites and office locations for field work.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 3 years experience working on new construction commissioning projects, including tasks such as project management, design reviews, submittal reviews, Cx documentation coordination, functional testing, performance analysis using analytics tools.
Exemplary analytical and problem-solving skills
Critical thinker and problem-solver
Effective working in a collaborative team environment
Strong listening, communication and technical writing skills
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related discipline
Desired Qualifications
EIT / pathway to Professional Engineer (PE) accreditation
Minimum 3 years experience working on energy-related projects, including tasks such as energy savings project development, performing site energy audits, analysis and calculation of energy conservation measure performance, measurement and verification (M&V) of energy savings performance, use of analytics tools (e.g. SkySpark analytics).
Location
Irvine, CA (preferred), Oakland, CA, East Coast remoteother hybrid or remote (within the U.S.) candidates will be considered.
Core Tenets:
Tenacity looks like:
Self-starting to complete tasks and tackle problems, proactively reaching out to others for skills, training and mentorship
Personal Responsibility looks like:
Timeliness and quality of deliverables
Teamwork/Collaboration looks like:
Proactive and transparent communication with awareness of how individual work impacts clients and internal team members
Innovation Always looks like:
Enjoying the challenge of getting out of your comfort zone and trying something unique
About Altura
Altura is proud to offer a generous total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and commuter benefits).
Additional benefits for regular full-time employees include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. For this role the annual base salary range is $90,000 -$110,000.
We pride ourselves on our company’s unique entrepreneurial, high-energy culture and flat organizational structure which empowers employees to take action and achieve results for our clients.
Application Instructions
Please submit your application with a resume and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for this position. Candidates who apply without a cover letter will not be considered.