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Our clients include many Fortune 500 companies, and our services span:\nEngineering — ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 audits, retro-commissioning\nEnergy project implementation\nOngoing data analytics, fault detection, and diagnosis (FDD)\nAbout the Role We are seeking a driven Project Engineer who can run energy upgrade projects end to end and who is ready to take on big responsibilities in a growing, passionate team.\nIn this role, you will work on projects ranging from $50,000 to $4 million, supporting energy engineering and energy upgrades from start to finish — including lighting, HVAC, controls, building envelope improvements, and compliance audits (ASHRAE Level I and II). Your focus is owning the project: budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and on-site execution, working closely with our engineers on the technical scope. A construction or engineering background matters more than deep energy-specific expertise, which you will build on the job.\nExpect to be on-site at client buildings across California roughly 30% of the time, with occasional travel beyond the region.\nResponsibilities Conduct site visits to assess and document existing building conditions\nCollaborate with engineers to design high-value energy-saving measures\nDevelop project reports, including audit reports, scopes of work and bid packages\nRequest and manage subcontractor bid evaluations and selections\nProcess RFIs and review material submittals to confirm they meet project specifications\nBuild and maintain AI-driven workflows and automations that support engineering and project delivery, growing toward an AI-architect role\nDrive project budgets, schedules, and on-site execution\nClearly and effectively communicate with team and client, ensuring satisfaction and successful outcomes\nCoordinate onsite staff and contractors and manage scope changes and change orders\nWork with the project team to enforce safety requirements and maintain quality-control standards on site\nDeliver timely submittals and Operations and Maintenance Manuals\nBridge between field realities and engineering design to meet or exceed energy saving goals\nCollect, review and run calculations based on large data sets\nRequired Qualifications 3+ years managing construction or implementation projects (general contracting, MEP, energy, or related), including budgets, schedules, and subcontractors\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field — or equivalent project experience\nStrong problem-solving skills\nExcellent attention to detail\nAbility to manage multiple projects independently\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills\nCustomer-focused and professional demeanor\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Project\nWillingness and ability to travel regionally and nationally\nClean DMV record\nBonus Skills Master’s Degree preferably in STEM/Engineering related\nProficiency working with large language models for research and reporting\nEngineering background (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related fields)\nExperience conducting compliance audits (ASHRAE Level I or II)\nFamiliarity with energy efficiency technologies and retro-commissioning (RCx)\nExperience with control system programming or building automation systems\nKnowledge of facilities maintenance practices and standards\nStrong data entry and calculation skills, especially for energy modeling\nComfortable working on ladders, lifts, and in various indoor/outdoor conditions\nPhysical Requirements Ability to work on-site in commercial buildings, sometimes in tight, enclosed, or elevated spaces (e.g., mechanical rooms, rooftops, crawlspaces)\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per day)\nAbility to lift and carry up to 60 pounds\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Ecocosm","rawCompany":"ecocosm","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:57:16.593Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.03","title":"Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar","slug":"energy-engineers-except-wind-and-solar"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"238290","title":"Other Building Equipment Contractors","slug":"other-building-equipment-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer","description":"We are an energy services company reinventing the way energy is used in buildings. 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