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Matthew Zweibruck

Chicago

Summary

Experienced sustainability professional focused on driving energy efficiency and sustainable building practices. Proven expertise in demand-side energy efficiency services, with strong technical skills in HVAC systems, BAS analytics, and benchmarking. Combines technical depth with strategic leadership to guide teams, engage stakeholders, and implement solutions that reduce emissions, optimize performance, and support ESG goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Studio Lead, Sustainability

Stantec Consulting Services
01.2025 - Current

Oversees a diverse portfolio of building performance consulting services and manages a team of engineers and sustainability professionals. The role includes setting and tracking both business and professional development goals for team members, providing technical mentorship, and supporting career progression through continuous feedback and coaching.


Leads proposal development for new and existing clients, ensuring alignment of scope, budget, and technical direction, while managing active project delivery through resource planning, client engagement, and financial oversight. As the technical lead for demand-side energy management services, drives the execution of energy audits, retro-commissioning (RCx), monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx), utility incentive program support, ENERGY STAR certification, and compliance with local Building Performance Standards.


Contributes to broader sustainability consulting efforts including LEED BD+C, ID+C, and O+M certifications, guiding clients through integrative strategies that align with both corporate ESG goals and evolving regulatory requirements.

Senior Energy Engineer

Stantec Consulting Services
12.2023 - 01.2025

Served as the technical lead on a broad range of energy performance and sustainability consulting projects, with a focus on ASHRAE Level I & II energy audits, retro-commissioning (RCx), monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx), and local Building Performance Standard compliance. Responsible for managing project delivery from scoping through final reporting, including overseeing internal QA/QC, client coordination, fieldwork planning, and financial tracking. Led the development of technical documentation for utility incentive programs, ENERGY STAR certifications, and energy and water benchmarking. In addition to project delivery, supported the professional development of direct reports through ongoing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance feedback. Led proposal development, leveraging deep technical expertise to scope and price work for new and existing clients.

Energy Engineer

Stantec Consulting Services
09.2019 - 12.2023

Provided technical leadership on energy audits, retro-commissioning studies, and benchmarking efforts across commercial, hospitality, industrial, and mission-critical sectors. Responsibilities included conducting site assessments, collecting and analyzing field data, identifying energy and water conservation measures (ECMs/WCMs), and producing clear, actionable reporting, utility program, and jurisdictional compliance standards. Supported proposal writing and business development efforts, including scope development, budget estimating, and technical input, in collaboration with senior leadership. Actively involved in mentoring interns and new hires, helping onboard team members and improve overall team delivery quality. Contributed to the development of internal tools, calculators, and templates that improved team efficiency and technical consistency.

Junior Energy Engineer

360 Energy Group
09.2016 - 09.2019

Supported wide range of energy efficiency and sustainability projects by assisting senior staff with technical tasks such as utility data analysis, field equipment inventories, trend log reviews, benchmarking, and report preparation. Developed strong foundation in energy audit methodologies, HVAC system evaluation, and conservation measure identification across diverse facility types. Led the implementation of a large-scale public sector outreach and incentive program designed to accelerate energy efficiency upgrades in municipal buildings. This included coordinating with utility partners, developing outreach materials, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and tracking project progress and incentive performance.

Education

Master's Degree - Energy Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2016

Professional Science Master's Degree - Advanced Energy And Fuels Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05-2014

Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05-2013

Skills

  • Energy auditing, Retro-commissioning (RCx), and monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx)
  • Building Performance Standard (BPS) compliance (eg, LL97, LA EBEWE, Denver Energize)
  • LEED (v4/v41/v5) BDC, IDC, and OM certification support
  • ENERGY STAR benchmarking, certification, and Portfolio Manager integration
  • Utility incentive program navigation (ComEd, PG&E, SRP, NYSERDA, etc)
  • GHG emissions modeling and carbon accounting
  • Project and program management from proposal to execution
  • Team leadership, mentoring, and skills development
  • Client and stakeholder engagement across public/private sectors
  • Proposal development and contract scoping
  • Development of internal process tools, templates, and QA/QC frameworks
  • Strong communication and reporting skills for technical and executive audiences

Certification

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) – AEE


LEED AP BD+C – USGBC

Timeline

Studio Lead, Sustainability

Stantec Consulting Services
01.2025 - Current

Senior Energy Engineer

Stantec Consulting Services
12.2023 - 01.2025

Energy Engineer

Stantec Consulting Services
09.2019 - 12.2023

Junior Energy Engineer

360 Energy Group
09.2016 - 09.2019

Master's Degree - Energy Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago

Professional Science Master's Degree - Advanced Energy And Fuels Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Matthew Zweibruck