Employee Spotlight: Srdjan Jankovic, P.E., Managing Principal Engineer
At Optimum Energy, one of our greatest strengths is our talented and dedicated team. Through our Employee Spotlight Program, we celebrate the individuals who drive our success and deliver exceptional results for our clients. We invite you to get to know the people behind our work—their insights, diverse talents, and passion are the foundation of our performance, client outcomes, and industry leadership.
This month, we’re sitting down with Srdjan Jankovic P.E., LEED AP BDC, BEMP, a tenured member of the Optimum Energy engineering team. Srdjan has been with the company for nearly 15 years and brings over two decades of mechanical engineering experience to his role as Managing Principal Engineer. Throughout his time here, he’s played a vital role in Engineering, Optimization, and Business Development efforts across every stage of the project lifecycle.
Srdjan provides technical leadership in areas like energy modeling, HVAC system design, retro-commissioning, and central plant optimization. His expertise is particularly impactful in complex projects spanning healthcare, higher education, commercial buildings, and manufacturing facilities. Colleagues and clients know him not just for his deep technical knowledge, but for his commitment to practical solutions and long-term efficiency.
Can you share your journey with Optimum Energy and how your role has evolved since you joined?
“I joined Optimum Energy in March 2012 as a Senior Energy Engineer. With a background in HVAC system design and energy modeling, the role was a natural fit. It allowed me to dive back into familiar territory—HVAC systems—while expanding into new areas like chiller plant optimization, presales support, technical collaboration with our development team, and serving as a subject matter expert and trusted adviser to our customers.”
What is your favorite part about working at Optimum Energy?
“Hands down, it’s the people. I’m surrounded by smart, passionate, and dedicated peers who lead by example and push me to do my best. On a personal note, I appreciate being in a role that aligns with my education and career path—and having the trust and autonomy to grow within it. Optimum doesn’t believe in micromanagement; we focus on impact and expertise, not red tape.”
Describe an accomplishment at Optimum Energy of which you are particularly proud.
“There are quite a few, but what stands out is how consistently we exceed customer expectations. Whether we’re working alongside a local facilities team or supporting clients across four continents, we adapt to the engineering and financial nuances of each project and culture. It’s that ability to deliver top-tier engineering services, no matter the setting, that makes me proud to be part of this team.”
What is one thing you have learned while working here that has significantly impacted your approach to energy optimization?
“Optimization has to be holistic. You can’t just focus on individual components—you have to consider the entire system. For example, when optimizing a chilled water plant, you need to understand not just the plant itself, but how it interacts with air handling units and the spaces those units serve. I’ve also learned that people and processes are just as crucial as the technology. Sustainable, repeatable results depend on all three working in sync.”
How do you see the future of energy optimization, and what role do you believe Optimum Energy will play in shaping it?
“Energy optimization is entering a new phase—one that demands smarter, more adaptive solutions. As organizations juggle operational complexity, cost efficiency, and sustainability, the need for innovative, integrated approaches is only growing.
That’s where Optimum Energy shines. With two decades of experience and a strong foundation in both technology and industry insight, we’re positioned to lead. Our focus on collaboration and continuous improvement will help clients achieve long-term resilience and efficiency. As we grow our presence in the Energy-as-a-Service space, we’re not just keeping up—we’re helping to define what energy optimization looks like for the future.”
Whether you’re looking to join a team that’s redefining energy optimization—or want one of our experts to lead your next project—Optimum Energy is ready to deliver. Connect with us to explore career opportunities or discover how we can help you achieve lasting performance and sustainability results.
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