Clean Energy Application Engineer

Core Group Resources; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking a Clean Energy Application Engineer to design, coordinate, and implement MEP systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. This role emphasizes high-efficiency, non-carbon heating and cooling technologies, including water-source heat pumps, and involves pre-sale support, design development, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

You will blend hands-on engineering with customer-facing and project support responsibilities, partnering across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering.
• 3–5 years in MEP design or related engineering environment.
• Experience with HVAC, heat pump, electrical, and/or plumbing systems.
• Experience performing equipment sizing, load calculations, and related analyses.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and building systems integration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and standards.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering layouts, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation for MEP and heat pump systems.
• Perform equipment selection and sizing based on project requirements.
• Conduct load calculations, energy analysis, and related engineering calculations.
• Develop schematic designs and support design development and construction documentation.
• Evaluate equipment and system configurations to identify effective technical solutions.
• Collaborate with the sales team during pre-sale and project development phases.
• Provide engineering input on equipment selection, system configuration, and performance.
• Support project managers with design packages and technical deliverables.

Skills

MEP design

HVAC systems

Load calculations

AutoCAD MEP

Revit

BIM software

Engineering documentation

Code compliance

Project coordination

Effective communication

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

Revit

BIM software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clean Energy Application Engineer to support the design, coordination, and implementation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. This role focuses on high-efficiency and non-carbon-based heating and cooling technologies, including water-source heat pump applications. You will blend hands-on engineering expertise with customer-facing and project support responsibilities, partnering across sales, engineering, project management, contractors, and other stakeholders. From pre-sale engineering and design development through construction, commissioning, and closeout, you will help ensure solutions align with applicable codes, project specifications, schedules, and cost objectives.

We are seeking a Clean Energy Application Engineer to support the design, coordination, and implementation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. This role focuses on high-efficiency and non-carbon-based heating and cooling technologies, including water-source heat pump applications. You will blend hands-on engineering expertise with customer-facing and project support responsibilities, partnering across sales, engineering, project management, contractors, and other stakeholders. From pre-sale engineering and design development through construction, commissioning, and closeout, you will help ensure solutions align with applicable codes, project specifications, schedules, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering layouts, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and heat pump systems.
• Perform equipment selection and sizing based on project requirements.
• Conduct load calculations, energy analysis, and other engineering calculations.
• Develop schematic designs and support design development and construction documentation.
• Evaluate equipment and system configurations to identify appropriate technical solutions.
• Apply sustainable design principles and energy-efficiency best practices.
• Ensure designs meet applicable building codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the sales team during pre-sale and project development phases to evaluate requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Provide engineering input on equipment selection, system configuration, performance, and application requirements.
• Assist in developing technical concepts and documentation to support customer proposals.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support the transition of projects from sales/design development into project execution.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors, project managers, and other engineering disciplines to resolve design conflicts.
• Support project managers with design packages and technical deliverables for customer review and approval.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review equipment submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction documentation.
• Provide engineering support during construction and installation, including site visits and inspections as required.
• Review field conditions and installation quality for consistency with design intent; help resolve technical issues.
• Support system commissioning and functional performance testing; document field observations and design revisions.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical specifications, basis-of-design documents, calculations, and other deliverables.
• Maintain accurate, organized technical documentation and records of calculations, decisions, revisions, and field observations.
• Participate in value-engineering activities and support lifecycle cost and energy analysis when required.
• Apply relevant codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, IPC, and applicable building codes).
• Incorporate energy-efficiency and sustainable-design principles and stay current on evolving codes, standards, and clean-energy HVAC technologies.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in MEP design, engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Experience with mechanical and building systems design, including understanding of HVAC, heat pump, electrical, and/or plumbing systems.
• Experience performing equipment selection, sizing, load calculations, and/or related engineering analysis.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and building systems integration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and engineering standards.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD MEP, Revit, and/or comparable BIM and engineering design software.
• Understanding of construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Experience developing engineering calculations and technical documentation.

Nice to Have Skills

• Familiarity with energy modeling and engineering calculation software (preferred).
• Experience with water-source heat pumps, heat pump systems, electrification, high-efficiency HVAC, or other clean-energy technologies.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Experience providing technical or application engineering support to a sales organization.
• Experience supporting projects from design through construction and commissioning.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (as listed above).
• 3-5 years of relevant MEP design/engineering experience.

Other Requirements

• EIT certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not required.
• Interest in pursuing additional professional credentials or certifications related to engineering, energy efficiency, or sustainable design.