Salas O'Brien · 2 weeks ago
Energy Project Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expSalas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm dedicated to creating lasting solutions for today’s pressing challenges. They are seeking an Energy Project Engineer to lead and support energy and decarbonization initiatives across various market sectors, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets while providing technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Identification, cost-benefit analysis, and further development of energy efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonization initiatives to meet carbon and utility spend reduction goals within the built environment
Technical leadership and oversight of decarbonization plan development through beneficial electrification, building improvement projects, and capital upgrades/investments
Management and mentorship of project teams to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and firm quality standards
Evaluating building energy performance and carbon reduction assessments
Conducting ASHRAE Level I, II, & III Energy Audits
Performing retro-commissioning in commercial, institutional, and multifamily buildings
Developing clean energy recommendations including technical scope development, energy savings calculations, economic analyses, and implementation cost estimates
Conducting advanced technical analyses, including energy simulations, thermal load profile development, and customized engineering calculations
Leading client communications, including scoping, progress updates, and presentation of results to client leadership & other stakeholders
Coordinating internal staff to ensure successful project delivery, including project planning and execution
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in energy auditing, retro-commissioning, and energy analysis
Demonstrated experience with decarbonization strategies within the NYS built environment, including large commercial, healthcare, higher education, and K-12 school buildings
Familiarity with NYC energy conservation code and Local Laws, including 84, 87, 88, & 97
Energy industry related certifications such as CEM, CEA, BEAP, CMVP
Strong analytical, technical, writing, presentation, communication, and project management skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and Professional Licensure (PE)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
401(k) with company percentage match and employee stock purchase plan.
Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and military leave.
Opportunities for merit increases, performance bonuses, and stock options.
Company
Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
1001-5000 employees
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Leadership Team
Paul Silva
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