What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Engineer position at Sustainable Comfort Inc?
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.
Salary : $72,000 - $100,000