Energy Engineer - Entry Level

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is seeking an Entry-level Energy Engineer with a strong passion for improving the built environment to support their Building Operations, Decarbonization, and Efficiency team. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency and sustainability through energy conservation measures and building system optimization.

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

Skills

• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• 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
• Familiarity With: Energy Codes and / or ASHRAE standards
• Familiarity With: NYC Local Laws related to energy and climate (Local Laws 84, 87, 95 and 97)
• A cover letter is required for consideration
• If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with match)
• Commuter benefits

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