Energy Specialist

Who are we?

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 7,200 globally, we focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses.

Through our shared values, we focus on building a sustainable future, diversity and belonging, and providing continuous learning and development.

SUMMARY

The Energy Specialist is responsible for strategic development and assistance with energy projects.

Within the current setting of heightened environmental awareness, this position will be a key driver in day-to-day performance reporting and the continued development of the Energy Program.

Reports to the regional Energy Manager.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and Execution of Energy Saving Projects :

• Liaise with energy analysts as required to obtain and review relevant building energy data.
• Identify buildings best suited for energy retrofit projects.
• Identify opportunities for specific energy saving measures in buildings.
• Assist with energy audit, re-commissioning and Carbon Neutral scopes of work.
• Complete ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Audits
• In conjunction with Project Delivery Services (PDS), direct consultants throughout the development of audits, the re-commissioning process and the development of Carbon Neutral studies.
• Recommend energy retrofit projects based on the results of the audits, re-commissioning process and Carbon Neutral studies.
• In conjunction with PDS, direct the consultant and contractor throughout the feasibility study, design development, tendering, construction and commissioning phases of energy projects.
• Support the project management team in the delivery of other projects that have an impact on energy consumption.
• Communication and engagement.
• Understanding and knowledge of building automation control systems. Work with the Operations Team to improve building energy efficiency using these systems.

Design and Produce Sustainability Metrics

• Assist Energy Manager with Interpreting and translating the implications of global GHG standards and targets into strategic information processes and actionable facility management metrics.
• Assist in the design and development of technical requirements for GHG reporting and analysis.

Support Energy Reporting :

• Support resources and schedule the delivery of internal and external energy reports;
• Support the Client Facing Teams with their energy reporting needs.
• Diagnose energy consumption and cost variances in support of the contract accounting teams.
• Provide evaluation of in-house payment reporting and analytics in efforts to improve processes.
• Work with the Energy Analyst reporting to Operations and identify any anomalies.

Knowledge & Skills

• Community college diploma or university degree in engineering or energy and building system technology.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing energy and / or delivering energy retrofit projects in commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of units of energy / utility measurement and conversions.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with project managers, property managers, building technicians, consultants and contractors.
• Familiar with building controls systems and / or writing HVAC sequences of operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of ISO9001 and ISO140001 Standards
• Project management experience is considered an asset.

Licenses and / or Professional Accreditation

Certified Energy Manager from Association of Energy Engineers, considered an asset.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization.

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds.

We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!