# 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 an Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Specialist to lead energy efficiency, building performance, retro-commissioning, decarbonization, and mechanical building systems projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients.

**Project Leadership & Delivery**

- Lead projects from planning to closeout.

- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.

- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality requirements.

- Develop project scopes and risk mitigation strategies.

- Serve as primary client contact.

**Technical Leadership**

- Provide technical expertise in mechanical building systems, HVAC, hydronic systems, plumbing systems, building performance optimization, energy efficiency programs, retro-commissioning, and decarbonization initiatives.

- Review technical analyses and designs.

- Support innovative, data-driven solutions.

- Ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

**Team Leadership & Development**

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineering and sustainability professionals.

- Coordinate workloads and resources.

- Provide technical guidance and coaching.

- Support professional growth through training and career development planning.

**Client & Business Development**

- Build and maintain strong client relationships.

- Identify opportunities for business growth.

- Participate in proposal development and client presentations.

- Communicate technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

**Financial & Operational Management**

- Monitor project financial health.

- Track project progress against scope, budget, and schedule.

- Support forecasting and resource planning.

- Exercise sound business judgment.

**Required Qualifications**

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

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

- Demonstrated experience managing projects and teams.

- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, building performance optimization, and energy efficiency strategies.

- Proficiency with engineering and project management software.

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

- Excellent interpersonal and client management skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Professional Engineer (PE) license.

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

- LEED Accreditation or equivalent sustainability credential.

- Experience with Revit and building performance modeling tools.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.

Expected Salary: $94,400 - $125,000

## Skills

### Required
- Mechanical Engineering
- Building Systems
- Energy Efficiency
- HVAC
- Hydronic Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Building Performance Optimization
- Retro-commissioning
- Decarbonization
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office

### Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or related field
- LEED Accreditation
- Revit
- Building Performance Modeling Tools

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