HVAC Systems Consultant & Educator

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Department: Building Operations Decarbonization & Efficiency (BODE)

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

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: In this role, you'll be building the future workforce that will transform how building energy systems perform. As an HVAC Systems Consultant & Educator within our Building Operations, Decarbonization & Efficiency (BODE) team in NYC, you’ll wear two hats:
Technical training instructor and consultant.

• Educator / Trainer: You’ll teach building professionals – from facility managers to junior engineers – through in-person and virtual instruction, giving them the real skills to tackle energy goals. You’ll help shape what and how we teach, creating training materials, and mentoring junior colleagues as they become educators themselves.
• Consultant: Depending on your experience and interest, you’ll also have the chance to get your hands dirty with energy assessments, leading retrofit projects, commissioning buildings, and diving into field research on Domestic Hot Water (DHW) technology.

The proposed annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $155,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver in-person, virtual, and field-based training sessions to internal staff, external clients, and industry professionals, ensuring high engagement and knowledge retention.
• Mentor and support staff in developing and delivering training content, promoting knowledge sharing and instructional consistency across the team.
• Create and apply assessment tools to measure learning outcomes and training impact; gather and analyze feedback from participants and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with clients, partners, and industry networks to strengthen collaboration, expand reach, and maintain relevance in a dynamic market.
• This is a cross-functional role with optional responsibilities based on candidate strengths and interests and the team’s needs.

What You Bring:

8+ years of relevant experience working in the field with 5+ in HVAC systems in large multi-family or commercial buildings.

Prior teaching or training experience designing and delivering training for adult professionals, with an ability to translate complex technical information into clear and understandable content.

Who You Are:

Deep expertise in HVAC systems and emerging high-performance technologies.

Excellent communicator and engaging presenter able to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Success leading and delivering multiple medium-sized projects including stakeholder and team coordination to ensure successful outcomes.

Ability to deliver both in-person and virtual training sessions that keep participants involved.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Bonus Skills /

Experience:

Familiarity with NYC Local Laws related to energy and climate (LLs 84, 87, 95, and 97).

Familiarity with Energy Code and / or ASHRAE standards.

Familiarity with steam heating systems, electrification and deep energy retrofit concepts.

Bilingual, with Spanish preferred; additional languages are a plus.

Application Process:

A cover letter is requested for consideration outlining interest.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a 30-minute technical assessment…