Where: Whitestone, NY
Post date: N/a
Description of the role:
The Energy Engineer (Energy Audit) will lead the technical execution of ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits across commercial, institutional, and multi-family buildings. This role focuses on identifying Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), quantifying savings opportunities, and producing high-quality client deliverables that drive energy efficiency and decarbonization outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform ASHRAE Level I/II/III Energy Audits: Analyze utility bills (electric, gas, steam, water) and architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings to baseline building energy consumption.
- Conduct Onsite Audits: Lead and support field investigations of building envelope, HVAC equipment, lighting, domestic hot water, plug loads, and building automation systems using hand tools, light meters, data loggers, and infrared cameras.
- Identify Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs): Develop a comprehensive list of viable ECMs tailored to the facility, occupancy, and client goals, including operational, capital, and decarbonization measures (e.g., electrification, heat pumps).
- Perform Energy and Cost Analyses: Calculate energy and demand savings using engineering calculations, bin analysis, spreadsheet tools, and/or simplified energy models; develop installed cost estimates and financial metrics (simple payback, ROI, NPV, IRR).
- Generate Technical Reports: Author client-ready audit reports including executive summaries, ECM write-ups, savings tables, recommendations, and supporting appendices.
- Support Utility Incentive and Decarbonization Programs: Prepare documentation supporting utility incentive applications (e.g., NYSERDA, ConEd, NJ Clean Energy) and local carbon legislation compliance (e.g., NYC Local Law 97, BERDO).
- Client and Project Coordination: Coordinate site visit logistics, communicate progress to project managers and clients, and respond to client questions during and after the audit.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, or Facilities)
- 1-3 years of experience performing energy audits or energy engineering work, including at least one internship, co-op, or full-time role
- Working knowledge of HVAC systems, lighting systems, building envelope, controls, and renewable systems
- Familiarity with ASHRAE Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits
- Experience using audit tools (data loggers, light meters, IR cameras, combustion analyzers) preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Experience with large commercial and multi-family buildings preferred but not necessary
- EIT, CEM, or CEA credential preferred (or willingness to obtain within first year)
- Travel throughout the United States as required by project workload
Apply: Job Application for Energy Engineer: Energy Audit at Harris Energy Solutions