ABOUT PARITY:

Buildings in our beautiful cities, where we live and work, are producing 40% of the CO2 going into our atmosphere and contributing to climate change. We need to HEAT, VENTILATE, and AIR CONDITION our buildings 24/7. Most of the energy consumed in a building is for our comfort, but 50% of it is wasted! This is because buildings have little to no technology to control this.

Parity is a Remote HVAC Optimization as a Service company. We remotely control and optimize HVAC systems 24/7/365 to deliver automatic energy savings and revenue to multifamily residential buildings and hotels. Using advanced algorithms, Parity can predict the amount of energy needed ahead of time to operate a building to meet its occupants' demands and adapt the building's systems and machinery in real time. We save our customers:

1. Time - we automate setpoint adjustments and demand response protocols. Our Pi (Parity Insights) dashboard provides early alerting services when things go down.
2. Money - Parity contractually guarantees the savings that we expect to deliver to our multifamily customers. We also unlock additional revenue through the automation of grid services.
3. CO2 Emissions - we reduce a building’s emissions by optimizing its HVAC systems and reducing energy waste.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Senior Building Intelligence Engineer based in the DC metro area to join our team and help us to ensure that all client buildings are adapted to work successfully with the Parity platform.

Leveraging your background in HVAC controls and energy engineering, you will support the sales engineering process, provide onsite installation commissioning and ongoing technical support for our existing and prospective customers. We are looking for someone hungry, eager to learn, and passionate about the energy and Cleantech space!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own full project execution in the field from mobilization through commissioning — maintaining accountability for subcontractor performance, site safety, schedule adherence, and quality standards
• Manage multiple active projects simultaneously, keeping each organized and on track by coordinating with clients, subcontractors, building staff, and internal teams.
• Coordinate procurement of controls hardware and materials in collaboration with operations and finance
• Manage subcontractors in the field to ensure timely completion of Parity’s integration projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking milestones and identifying critical path risks proactively.
• Identify and manage scope changes, preparing and negotiating change orders with subcontractors and communicating impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Lead DDC panel startup and point-to-point commissioning — verifying field wiring, confirming I/O points, and validating controller communication prior to system-level integration with Parity's platform
• Coordinate closely with integration and deployment team to ensure algorithm deployment and data connections
• Serve as the technical lead during final system commissioning and sign-off—ensuring client expectations, program requirements, and Parity’s quality standards are met.
• Prepare and finalize all required close-out materials for each project to ensure a complete and accurate turnover to the Service Delivery team.
• Coordinate with energy engineering team as needed to support estimating, incentive procurement and other tasks
• Contribute to the development of internal process and systems development/improvement
• Stay current with best practices in HVAC controls, building automation, and energy efficiency to support continuous improvement in technical execution.
• Act as a regional technical resource for live buildings—supporting Parity’s service delivery team with ongoing troubleshooting, optimization, and customer engagement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10 years’ experience in controls/building automation, MEP engineering, including at least 3+ years managing building automation/controls projects for commercial real estate clients.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret Control Schematics and Sequences of Operations.
• Experience with DDC-based control systems and building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus)
• Hands-on experience with DDC panel startup and point-to-point (P2P) commissioning of BAS/controls systems
• Ability to travel regularly to client sites in the greater DC metropolitan area.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset—eager to take on new responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
• Quick learner who can independently execute and improve on tasks after initial guidance
• Proactive about identifying inefficiencies, filling gaps, and optimizing internal processes.
• Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following additional qualifications:
  • Experience managing energy retrofit projects
  • Experience managing controls projects
  • Experience with controls commissioning
  • Experience with Niagara Tridium products and applications

WHY JOIN US?

Join our organization in a key role during a period of tremendous growth and directly contribute to its future success. Contribute to a world-changing product that is working to make the world a better place through reduced CO2 emissions in multifamily buildings. Have the autonomy to learn and grow in a fast-moving, start-up environment.

OTHER GREAT STUFF:

• Benefits: Parity offers a comprehensive health benefit package - health is wealth!
• Purpose and Impact: We hire top talent that cares about the social impact and vision, to help make urban living sustainable. It really makes a difference to work alongside a group of individuals who are all dedicated and passionate about creating positive change.
• Training and development: Each employee has a training allowance that can be used however they like, as long as it supports their role or growth within the company.
• Employee Options: Every single employee in the company has the opportunity to participate in our equity incentive plan.

Equal Opportunity Employment:Parity is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are happy to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, or other accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Parity welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.