Mechanical Energy Engineering Team Leader

Lead the Future as a Mechanical Energy Engineering Team Leader – Guide Dynamic Teams, Deliver Innovative Solutions, Advance Sustainable Facilities

Are you passionate about making buildings more efficient, optimizing HVAC systems, and supporting a resilient, sustainable future? Do you thrive in a collaborative setting where technical excellence, creative problem‑solving, and leadership drive every project forward?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Energy Engineering Team Leader to join our Generation & Energy Management Team in Albany, NY;
Parsippany, NJ;
Rochester, NY; or Syracuse, NY
. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for a group of 20+ mechanical engineers and work directly with multidisciplinary teams and project managers to influence sustainable energy solutions. In this role, you will help foster a culture of innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence.

• Act as the overall people manager for a talented group of professionals dedicated to building HVAC design, with a particular focus on energy efficiency and decarbonization — keeping a pulse on team morale and engagement
• Be responsible for the technical quality and accuracy of deliverables of the 20+ person group of engineerings, including staff who have strong but diverse backgrounds in HVAC and plumbing design, energy auditing, and commissioning
• Directly manage staffing levels, resource allocation, and operational activities to ensure optimal team performance
• Develop and mentor staff to deliver high‑quality energy management projects—on time and within budget
• Directly manage projects of varying size and scope, from planning and proposal development to closeout and client satisfaction
• Be responsible for the mechanical energy team’s financial performance, recommend improvements, and help drive business practice targets
• Communicate regularly with leadership and staff, sharing key wins, recognition, and performance updates
• Actively lead the team in quality control; and support risk management and project audits to ensure technical excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience required, with project management and technical leadership experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Experience with mechanical design and energy efficiency required; experience with energy auditing and commissioning preferred
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.)
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Proven success as a leader—strategic, technically astute, and client-focused
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; persuasive and articulate in all settings
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships across the company
• Strong experience with project budgeting and financial oversight

• Lead energy projects that promote sustainable energy solutions and optimize efficiency
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and accelerate your growth from day one in a culture that values innovation, advocacy, and project excellence
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for travel and professional development

Curious about the impactful work our Generation & Energy Management team is doing? Discover our commitment to visionary design by visiting:  .

$160,000 - $170,000

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.