Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE)

Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: Engineering Technician 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Pay Band: 04

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities & Campus Operations ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position:

Ready for your next career move that focuses on creating energy savings calculations that benefit George Mason's campuses? We have a wonderful opportunity for you. You’ll be a State employee of Virginia, work at our beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land, and become part of the George Mason University patriot team.

We’ve got the work. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

George Mason’s Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what’s in it for you?

Great benefits for you…

• Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note – the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
• Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year and professional development. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary; 
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

For you and your family…

• Health/dental/vision benefits; and
• Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

The Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE) performs benchmarking, retro-commissioning for operations of existing buildings, and works with facilities to implement effective and innovative energy conservation measures and demand-side management strategies in buildings and facilities. The position also conducts energy assessments and site investigations, interprets engineering documents, and draft technical reports. This role provides technical support for project design and implementation, optimizes operations, and energy use of systems and equipment to achieve energy savings and optimal equipment operation.

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Responsibilities:

• Leads and conducts RCx activities, including benchmarking and energy audits for operational efficiency of existing buildings; identifying equipment issues, preparing a resolution for the issue, and creating an energy savings calculation for the benefit of the issue; 
• Performs technical energy audits and Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) payback calculations; drafts technical reports on findings;
• Conducts site assessments (e.g., retro-commissioning style audits, energy audits, energy scans, and building opportunity assessments) at campus facilities;
• Uses statistical tools or other data techniques to review energy data trends, develops/maintains statistical facility-wide energy models, and conducts Measurement and Verification (M&V) analysis and reporting;
• Researches, tests, and summarizes benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy project concepts;
• Advises on equipment specifications;
• Provides energy database support, including tracking and reporting of ECMs, and providing facility operational and use characteristics;
• Analyzes systems and equipment to determine optimum operating conditions and diagnoses issues impacting energy consumption; develops and recommends strategies to maximize operating efficiency;
• Reviews data from the building automation system, and utility billing and meter data to identify opportunities for energy and operational savings;
• Works with facility managers to implement effective and innovative ECMs and demand-side management strategies in buildings and facilities;
• Executes and conducts ASHRAE energy audits, field investigations, inventorying, baselining, benchmarking, implementation management, and M&V;
• Creates ECM scope development, written energy reports, energy savings calculations, and develops cost estimates for campus buildings;
• Creates or already has developed engineering calculations in spreadsheets for energy savings analysis;
• Develops written reports detailing technical and financial analyses and recommendations;
• Energy Project Support:
  • Provides engineering and technical support for project design and implementation and coordinates with facility personnel to optimize the operations and energy use of energy systems and equipment;
  • Reviews and monitors construction activities related to energy systems and equipment;
  • Identifies and verifies implementation of low-cost energy conservation opportunities, and helps facilitate the implementation of projects, initiatives, and programs that reduce energy consumption and demand;
• Collaborates with facility managers to implement effective ECMs and demand-side management strategies in buildings and facilities; and
• Supports the department head and supervisor in completing other related duties and reports as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Considerable experience (typically 2-5 years) of industry experience with Controls/HVAC/Retro-Commissioning and/or MEP Design;
• Demonstrated knowledge of building automation systems (Siemens, Honeywell, Trane, etc.);
• Demonstrated knowledge of project implementation principles;
• Demonstrated skill in conducing energy audits, field investigations, inventorying, baselining, benchmarking, implementation management, and M&V;
• Demonstrated ability to write energy reports, perform financial analysis, and calculate energy savings;
• Ability to identify and verify implementation of low-cost energy conservation opportunities;
• Dedicated interest in facility energy systems, energy efficiency, operations and maintenance, and sustainable practices for new and existing buildings; and
• Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Energy Engineering;
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP);
• Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP);
• Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP);
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM); and
• Ability to verbally communicate technical and nontechnical information to various stakeholders.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume for review.

Posting Open Date:  June 9, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  January 23, 2026

Open Until Filled:  Yes