Building Performance Auditor (Energy Auditor)

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Stantec’s Carbon Impact Team is a nationally integrated community of practice of collaborative design and consulting professionals. We provide professional consulting in support of innovative, high- performance projects, including building performance monitoring and optimization, integrated design and green building facilitation, and design guidance for new buildings and retrofit projects.

We work with a diverse group of clients and project types in health care, education, institutional, infrastructure, airport, commercial, and community development sectors in support of projects seeking high performance outcomes and/or certification. These include net-zero energy, carbon neutral, Passive House, LEED, WELL and Living Building Challenge projects.

Within the Buildings Engineering Practice Area, the Carbon Impact Team provides consulting services in support of high quality and high performance projects, including performance engineering, rating system facilitation, climate risk and resiliency, energy management, and energy simulation services The service areas reflect the interconnected systems-based nature of sustainability and the transition to a low carbon economy including the transition to low carbon renewables, energy audits, high performance energy modelling, commissioning, measurement & Verification services and support for Building Condition Assessments. This is where great people and great ideas truly make a difference.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking a self-motivated individual with specialized expertise in building audits, energy efficiency, and building energy simulation. The successful candidate will deliver technical deliverables within Stantec’s Carbon Impact Team, including responsibility delivering audit and energy analysis assignments.

The qualified candidate will have demonstrated background in ASHREA audits, energy-efficient system design approaches and energy conservation measures (ECMs) simulation, LEED rating systems, energy analysis studies, and energy management & incentive programs. A sound knowledge of HVAC and lighting systems, building control systems, ECMs, greenhouse gas emission, and building energy simulation programs is expected. Exceptional communication skills, the ability to provide excellent client service and a commitment to sustainable design are essential for this position.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical services for clients, including energy assessments, options analysis, retrofit and energy transition planning, measurement and verification, and client education.
• Delivery of energy auditing and retro-commissioning services
• Collaborate with peers and team to deliver multiple projects on time, and on budget.
• Liase with client staff, client principals, property management and operations teams and construction trades
• Collaborate to define energy auditing and re-commissioning strategies as well as electrification and fuel switching approaches.
• Provide the necessary deliverables related to energy incentive programs on behalf of the clients.
• Identify and develop energy conservation measures including calculations to demonstrate benefits (Life cycle costing, energy and energy cost savings, incentives, emissions, ROI, etc.)
• Develop and deliver measurement and verification plans and services
• Develop clear and concise written reports that convey technical information, understanding of the client’s needs and objectives and recommendations to meet these objectives
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams, both internal and external, to implementing energy conservation measures
• Identify strategies and solutions, for clients that improve energy performance, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort
• Keep up to date with energy management industry and technological changes.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven experience (2+ years) providing technical delivery of energy audits, retro- commissioning, facilities management HVAC or process engineering improvement, and/or electrical/controls optimization, installation or operations
• RETScreen experience is required, or IES VE experience an asset.
• Sound knowledge of HVAC and lighting systems, building control systems, energy conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission factors, and building physics.
• Possess technical knowledge and hands-on field experience in energy auditing and retro- commissioning including building systems, energy end-use breakdown, functional testing, diagnostics, trending, energy calculations, capital planning and implementing improvements
• Strong background in energy-efficient/low carbon system concepts and approaches and energy conservation measures simulation, LEED rating systems, energy analysis studies, and energy management & incentive programs, with an experience in completing applications and reports to meet program requirements.
• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of building systems operations, design concepts and impacts on energy efficiency
• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of building codes, code requirements for energy efficiency and thermal comfort, and other related standards (ASHRAE 90.1, 55 & 62, NECB, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and analyze field data and building automation system trend data
• Thorough understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to compile financial and statistical analyses
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, custom scripting, VBA) a plus
• Exceptional problem solving, time management and decision-making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to provide excellent client service.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills -ability to communicate in a timely manner appropriate with clients and internal team members

Education and Experience

• A mechanical engineering degree or equivalent with 2 to 5 years of energy management experience is required at a minimum.
• Graduates from other numerate disciplines with relevant experience and a good understanding of building engineering systems may be considered such as energy management training from an accredited educational organization e.g., Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate (SEMAC) from BCIT
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as a P. Eng., E.I.T. or C.E.T. with a Canadian Professional Association or Certifying Body, a plus.
• Preferred credentials include: Certified Energy Manager (CEM or EMIT), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) from Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), LEED Green Associate or AP.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton

Organization: 1153 Buildings-CA Alberta-Edmonton AB

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 30/06/2025 05:06:55

Req ID: 1001337