Clean Energy Engineer

Consolidated Edison Company of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York is seeking a Clean Energy Senior Specialist to review energy efficiency projects and guide implementation. You will assess technical data, ensure code compliance, and advise on incentive eligibility for prescriptive and custom paths.

This role collaborates with internal teams and customers, develops energy savings tools, and participates in meetings with stakeholders, driving technology adoption and program quality across major projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and minimum 3 years' work experience in engineering or energy efficiency.
• Familiarity with NYS Technical Resource Manual (TRM) and energy codes (ASHRAE, IECC).
• Proficiency in energy modeling, bin analysis and complex calculations.
• Strong knowledge of building envelope and building systems (HVAC, motors/VFDs, BMS).
• Experience with technical reviews and energy analyses of projects.
• Experience with project management and coordinating across stakeholders.
• Experience with complex energy modeling software (listed).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of complex energy efficiency and demand management projects.
• Prepare reports detailing technical reviews and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to provide technical guidance.
• Advise customers on incentive eligibility and technical requirements for prescriptive and custom paths.
• Participate in meetings with project teams, contractors, stakeholders, and engineers.
• Review and approve M&V reports for large, complex energy efficiency projects.
• Develop and refine Excel-based program energy savings tools (e.g., BAS calculator).
• Conduct site visits to verify equipment installation and operation parameters.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies for program evolution and adoption feasibility.
• Work with QA/QC to address discrepancies and improve programs.
• Perform other engineering tasks to support the Energy Efficiency team.
• Guide engineering staff augmentees and support professional development.
• Lead development of new engineering processes and continuous workflow improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Tools

Energy modeling software

eQUEST

DOE 2

Trane TRACE 3D Plus

OpenStudio

TREAT

NEO

IES VE

Carrier HAP

Job description

Overview

Con Edison, a multibillion-dollar energy utility, is leading the clean energy transition in New York City and Westchester County. We are investing hundreds of millions of dollars annually to integrate distributed resources into our electric and gas systems, support electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and scale adoption of energy efficiency and clean heating technologies across our customers.

The Clean Energy Senior Specialist is responsible for conducting technical reviews of projects involving energy efficiency, demand management, and energy conservation in the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Energy Efficiency Program. This role focuses on evaluating and assessing the technical components of submitted projects, identifying potential issues, and recommending appropriate solutions. In addition, the Senior Specialist serves as a key technical liaison, providing engineering guidance to internal teams, participating contractors, and customers to support the adoption and implementation of energy-efficient technologies.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of complex energy efficiency and demand management projects. Evaluate project specifications, design documents, and technical data to ensure compliance with program eligibility requirements, state/city codes, industry standards, and best practices.
• Prepare reports detailing technical review findings and recommendations for program teams, participating contractors and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to provide technical guidance. Advise customers on incentive eligibility and technical requirements for both prescriptive and custom paths.
• Participate in meetings with project teams, participating contractors, stakeholders, and other engineering professionals as required.
• Review and approve measurement and verification (M&V) reports for large, complex, custom energy efficiency projects.
• Develop, maintain and refine Con Edison excel based program energy savings tools (e.g., the Building Automation System (BAS) calculator) to standardize energy savings estimations across our program.
• Conduct site visits to verify equipment installation, assess operational parameters, and ensure the technical viability of proposed projects.
• Identify and evaluate new emerging technologies relevant to our programs evolution and goals; provide engineering assessment, risk/benefit analysis and clear recommendations regarding feasibility, value and potential adoption.
• Work closely with the QA/QC team to review findings, address technical discrepancies, and implement recommendations for program improvement.
• Perform other related engineering tasks and assignments as required to support the broader Energy Efficiency team.
• Provide guidance to engineering staff augmentees, including answering questions, supporting their professional development, and assisting with administrative and coordination tasks.
• Lead the development of new engineering processes and continuous improvements to existing workflows to increase operational efficiency, improve quality, and enhance overall customer experience.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial, Sustainability, or related) and Minimum 3 years' work experience Engineering or energy efficiency focused

Relevant Work Experience

• Familiarity with NYS Technical Resource Manual (TRM) and energy codes (ASHRAE, IECC), required.
• Proficiency in energy modeling, bin analysis, and complex calculations, required.
• Strong technical knowledge of building envelope and building systems (HVAC (chillers, boilers, heat pumps, AHUs), motors/VFDs, and Building Management Systems (BMS)), required.
• Experience with technical reviews and energy analyses of projects, required.
• Experience with project management, including coordinating scope, schedule, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders, required.
• Experience with complex energy modeling simulation software, such as eQUEST, DOE 2 (DOE 2.1E and DOE 2.2), Trane TRACE 3D Plus, OpenStudio, TREAT, NEO, IES VE, and Carrier HAP, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
• Other: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.