ABOUT BLACKSTONE ENERGY

Blackstone Energy Services is a privately owned, integrated energy transition company that helps public institutions and private sector organizations manage their energy costs, consumption and carbon emissions. We are guided by our impassioned vision to take our clients to net-zero emissions by 2050 and crush their carbon footprint!
With our team of like-minded and award-winning climate crusaders, our success is built on developing responsible energy and carbon management solutions. This includes budgeting, commodity broker and supply, cost improvement strategies, utility bill management, consumption efficiencies and conservation efforts, GHG emission reductions, clean infrastructure retrofits and ESG & regulatory reporting. We are a rapidly growing team with an entrepreneurial culture providing superior customer service and customized energy solutions.
Our head office is in the dynamic Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood and is on the TTC subway line.

EDUCATION:

• College Engineering diploma or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with a minimum of 5-7 years of work experience, or an Associate’s degree with equivalent related work experience in BMS-s related to energy services, and energy engineering.
• Eng. designation in the Province of Ontario is required.
• Experience in software-based energy modeling, CEM, and CMVP designations are assets.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Engineering design and construction, building energy systems (especially hydronic and air-side HVAC systems), building operation and maintenance requirements, renewable systems, energy modeling, report writing, and energy efficiency/GHG reduction solutions development.
• Extensive knowledge of BMS front and back-end options, different BMS brands and their functionality, communication protocols, BMS-s data acquisition, trending and BMS-s compatibility.
• Familiarity with building data semantic modeling frameworks (ie. Project Haystack, Brick Schema) for building data modeling and interoperability.
• Proficient knowledge of data management principles, including data cleaning, normalization, and quality assurance procedures specific to building energy datasets.
• Experience in investment-grade energy engineering is essential.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) logic and algorithms is preferable.

SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, judgment/decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with building control system upgrades based on ASHRAE Guideline 36, High-Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems is essential.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and visualization of building energy data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional report writing skills.

JOB PURPOSE

As a key part of the growing Energy Solutions, Building Performance and Sustainability team, the Energy Engineer – BMS Specialist oversees and delivers energy-engineering driven optimization solutions for various energy studies and proposals, including investment-grade studies. This role requires flexibility in responding to customer and corporate needs, providing expertise in optimizing/expanding existing BMS (Building Management System) and its interaction with HVAC and other building energy systems. Reporting to the Director of Energy Engineering, the Energy Engineer – BMS Specialist leads system analyses and provides BMS optimization designs and requirements for energy studies, Enervolve Climate Action Plan (eCAP) reports, energy performance contracting projects, multidisciplinary engineering efforts, and technical sales support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct preliminary, detailed, and investment-grade (+/-5% accuracy) analyses and simulations of existing air-side and hydronic HVAC equipment and plant systems, and their associated controls to identify potential operational and efficiency improvements.
• Propose building automation system control sequences and upgrades based on ASHRAE Guideline 36, AI Optimization strategies and industry best-practices for economically viable optimization as part of broader energy and carbon reduction measures.
• Develop and utilize tools for replicable and demonstrable analysis and reporting of findings and benefits. Communicate these findings to internal and external stakeholders in both digital and written formats for inclusion in study write-ups and technical project development documentation.
• Undertake technical investigations and collection of pertinent information from customer sites and technical documentation to ensure the most accurate body of knowledge is created to enable investment-grade energy engineering to be delivered for each project.
• Execute and manage BMS optimization strategies and scope development for all ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits/studies, utilizing Blackstone’s ratified energy engineering modeling tools and feasibility study document formats.
• Write, develop, and prepare optimization requirements, strategies, and designs for detailed and investment-grade energy audits/studies, including solicitation and summary of subcontractor pricing, detailed energy, optimization and operational savings calculations, financial and energy modeling, economic analysis, energy systems specification, and conceptualization.
• Provide technical and writing support for RFIs, RFPs, and tenders as required.
• Evaluate, document, report, and present proposed project scopes, risks, and benefits to internal executive staff.
• Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and control all costs associated with engineering, consulting, and subcontracting for optimization energy engineering for assigned projects.
• Manage and document, and systematically organize project management files, including correspondence, RFIs, and timelines. Produce high-quality communications adhering to company standards.
• Contribute to the development of project schedules and provide progress updates on a weekly basis or as specified by your direct supervisor.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, subcontractors, and trade personnel. Attend job progress meetings and provide detailed instructions to consultants and subcontractors, ensuring a clear understanding of project expectations.
• Facilitate communication with team members, subcontractors, and other employees.
• Adhere to safety standards with a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Support interdepartmental, interdivisional, and intercompany goals, directives, and initiatives as endorsed by the Corporation. Perform other related duties as assigned.