Energy Engineer - Entry Level

Work Authorization: Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is not able to sponsor employment-based visas for this role (e.g., H-1B).

Why Steven Winter Associates? At SWA, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining an employee-owned team committed to making buildings healthier, more sustainable, and lower-carbon.

• Be part of a collaborative, and supportive environment where your ideas matter.
• Work on real projects, seeing the impact of your work in the field and in communities.
• Learn from experienced building science professionals.
  
  

Why This Role Matters: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is seeking an Entry-level Energy Engineer with a strong passion for improving the built environment to support our Building Operations, Decarbonization, and Efficiency team (BODE) for our NYC office. The mission of this role is to drive operational efficiency and sustainability through implementation of energy conservation measures and building system optimization. By conducting energy audits, performing systematic commissioning and executing HVAC testing, this role ensures optimal building performance while reducing energy consumption and associated costs, ultimately contributing to SWA’s environmental stewardship goals and bottom-line performance. By conducting energy audits, performing systematic commissioning, and executing HVAC testing, this role supports high-performing, energy-efficient buildings that reduce consumption, lower costs, and advance SWA’s environmental stewardship goals.

The proposed annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform project work for commissioning, energy auditing, and retro-commissioning of new construction and existing buildings.
• Complete technical project work, including reviewing construction documents, submittals, and code requirements, developing testing plans, and inspecting installations.
• Conduct terminal unit functional testing, record review comments, and document inspection findings in issues logs and memos.
• Provide written technical and non-technical reports for program compliance and ownership review.
• Work together with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including project managers, energy modelers, sustainability consultants, and accessibility consultants.
• Support project teams by reviewing technical calculations for accuracy, assisting with application reviews, and communicating with program participants to ensure documentation aligns with guidelines.
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science degree.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with building HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  
  

Skills: energy auditing, building commissioning, energy modeling, technical documentation, energy data analysis, construction document review, and ensuring energy code compliance.

Familiarity With

• Utility billing analysis and energy savings spreadsheet calculations.
• Energy Codes and / or ASHRAE standards.
• NYC Local Laws related to energy and climate (Local Laws 84, 87, 95 and 97).
  
  

Application Process

• A cover letter is required for consideration. Applications without one will not be considered.
• If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
• SWA is committed to inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
• Application review will be rolling. Qualified candidates will be invited for a 30-minute technical assessment to evaluate skills. Based on assessment results, selected candidates will be contacted for up to 2 rounds of interviews.
  
  

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to type, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to climb stairs, use elevators and exterior construction hoists, and may be exposed to cold and hot interior and exterior temperatures for extended periods of time (when in the field).

Travel Requirements: Occasional overnight travel may be required (Less than 10%). Frequent local field visits in the Metro area will be necessary (approximately 40-50%).

Working Environment: Recent hires may be required to work in-office five days per week during onboarding, with potential for a flexible schedule after necessary training and supervisor approval; all team members are generally expected in the office at least three days per week, with flexibility based on job duties and site work.

Benefits & Perks: SWA invests in our people, and we’ve designed a benefits package tailored to meet the needs of our team to include medical, dental, vision, 401k (with match), commuter benefits, etc.

Company Principles: Be visionary. Foster camaraderie. Take ownership. Think holistically. Improve the built environment.

EEO Statement: SWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

DEI Statement: SWA is a workplace where we are aware and welcoming of the ways in which we are all diverse as evidenced by a culture of listening and understanding. We endeavor to create a workplace where people feel empowered to act; a safe place where people are open to discussing different views; ongoing education opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion; and to build a culture of belonging and accountability.

What to Know: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is a proud employee-owned firm that’s been transforming the built environment for over 50 years. Our mission is to make buildings and communities more sustainable, energy efficient, accessible, healthy, and resilient. Working with architects, engineers, developers, owners, and managers, our team of consultants is always pushing boundaries, collaborating, and problem-solving to deliver solutions that benefit people and the planet.

Join us and become part of a company where your work helps shape a better future, and where your voice matters. For further information on Steven Winter Associates, Inc., please visit http://www.swinter.com.

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