Energy Engineer - NY

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is a green building and energy efficiency consulting firm specializing in high-performance multifamily housing throughout the Northeast. Our work spans ENERGY STAR Homes, LEED for Homes, Enterprise Green Communities, Passive House, HERS Ratings, state incentive programs, and energy code compliance.

We are seeking an Energy Engineer to support multifamily projects through design, analysis, and early construction, helping project teams meet performance, program, and electrification goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project proposals and support development of clear scopes of work related to energy analysis and modeling
• Perform energy modeling and analysis for multifamily projects, including all-electric HVAC and domestic hot water systems
• Review architectural and mechanical drawings to evaluate energy efficiency, system performance, and program alignment
• Support energy audits, utility analysis, and savings calculations to inform design decisions
• Assist with documentation review, submission tracking, and verification for ENERGY STAR, LEED for Homes, Passive House, and related programs
• Coordinate with internal project managers to support schedules, scopes, and client deliverables
• Participate in on-site inspections and performance testing to verify alignment with modeled and program requirements
• Stay current on building science best practices, energy standards, and program updates
• Experience contributing to energy modeling, audits, or green building certification programs
• Strong understanding of building science principles, HVAC systems, and high-performance construction strategies
• Familiarity with energy modeling tools such as eQUEST, TREAT, TRACE, HERS software, or similar
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within documentation and QA/QC workflows
• Clear and professional communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based file management tools
  
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, building science, or a related field; or
• Associate’s degree with extensive related experience; or
• Significant experience in building construction, energy analysis, or performance testing
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to travel to job sites throughout the Northeast, including occasional overnight travel
  
  
  

Why Work With SCI

• Competitive compensation range: $72,000–$100,000
• Generous 401(k) match (100% up to 6%)
• Health coverage stipend
• Unlimited paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to work on innovative, high-performance multifamily housing projects
  
  
  

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.