# Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Specialist

**Company**: WSP USA
**Location**: San Francisco, CA
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $94,400 - $125,000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP USA is seeking a highly motivated Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Specialist to lead the delivery of energy efficiency, building performance, retro-commissioning, decarbonization, and mechanical building systems projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients.

**Project Leadership & Delivery**

- Lead the full project lifecycle from planning and scope development through execution, commissioning, and closeout.

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, sustainability consultants, planners, and technical specialists.

- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and quality requirements.

- Develop and oversee project scopes, risk mitigation strategies, and client deliverables.

- Communicate with clients and key stakeholders.

**Technical Leadership**

- Provide technical expertise in:

- Mechanical building systems

- HVAC and air distribution systems

- Hydronic systems

- Plumbing systems

- Building performance optimization

- Energy efficiency programs

- Retro-commissioning

- Building decarbonization initiatives

- Review technical analyses, engineering calculations, designs, reports, and recommendations.

- Support the development of innovative, data-driven solutions that improve energy performance and reduce operational costs.

- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices.

**Who You Are** **Required Qualifications**

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

- 3-5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering, building systems, energy efficiency, sustainability consulting, or related fields.

- Strong knowledge of:

- HVAC systems

- Hydronic systems

- Plumbing systems

- Building performance optimization

- Energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies

- Building design, construction, and commissioning practices

- Proficiency with engineering and project management software, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

- Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client management skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for licensure.

- Master's Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Building Science, or related field.

- LEED Accreditation, Energy Management Certification, or equivalent sustainability credential.

- Experience with Revit and building performance modeling tools.

- Experience with healthcare, science & technology, commercial, or institutional facilities.

- Active participation in relevant professional organizations.

WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $94,400 - $125,000

## Skills

### Required
- Mechanical Engineering
- Building Systems
- Energy Efficiency
- Sustainability Consulting
- HVAC systems
- Hydronic systems
- Plumbing systems
- Building performance optimization
- Energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies

### Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Building Science
- LEED Accreditation
- Energy Management Certification
- Revit
- Building performance modeling tools

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