Energy Engineer - Entry Level

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) is not able to sponsor employment-based visas for this role (e.g., H-1B).

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,arbonization, 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.

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.

Process:
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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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).

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

Recent hires may be required to work in-office five days per week during onboarding, with potential for a…