Commissioning Engineer - Senior

Swinter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Steven Winter Associates, an employee‑owned firm in the United States, seeks a senior engineer to lead commissioning, retro‑commissioning, and decarbonization efforts for multifamily, commercial, and institutional buildings in the NYC area.

Focus areas include improving energy performance, indoor environmental quality, and long‑term operation. Collaboration with owners, design teams, and contractors is essential; salary ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, environmental or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of HVAC experience in large multi-family or commercial buildings.
• Experience with commissioning, retro-commissioning, and decarbonization projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and retro‑commissioning projects and decarbonization assessments for diverse building types.
• Evaluate documents and existing conditions to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
• Develop commissioning plans, testing procedures, and technical reports for new and existing buildings.
• Perform functional testing of central plant equipment and controls to verify performance.
• Identify deficiencies and propose solutions supporting electrification and long-term performance.
• Collaborate with owners, designers, contractors, and operators to ensure project success.
• Direct medium–to–large projects including budgeting, scheduling and client communication.
• Develop scopes of work, proposals, budgets, and timelines for commissioning services.
• Contribute to mentorship and growth of junior staff; engage with industry groups.

Skills

HVAC systems

Commissioning

Decarbonization

Project management

Energy audits

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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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) does not sponsor employment-based visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.) for this position, now or in the future.

Why Steven Winter Associates?

At SWA, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining an employee-owned team committed to making buildings healthier, more sustainable, and lower-carbon.

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas matter.
• Work on real projects, seeing the impact of your work in the field and in communities.
• Learn from experienced building science professionals.

Join us and be part of a company where your work shapes a better future, and your voice matters. Learn more at www.swinter.com .

Why This Role Matters: T

he mission of this role is to improve how buildings perform for the people who occupy, operate, and rely on them every day. Through commissioning, retro-commissioning, decarbonization assessments and retrofit implementation, this senior‑level role helps deliver buildings that are energy‑efficient, reliable, comfortable, healthy, and resilient over the long term.

By leading commissioning and decarbonization efforts across multifamily, commercial, institutional, cultural, and community‑focused projects, this role helps identify and resolve operational and performance challenges in both new and existing buildings. Working closely with owners, developers, design teams, contractors, and building operators, this position helps bridge the gap between design intent and real‑world performance while improving energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, system maintainability, and long‑term operational success. Through technical expertise, collaboration, and a holistic approach to building performance, this role advances SWA’s leadership in sustainable, high‑performing buildings and decarbonization‑focused building operations.

The proposed annual salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on job‑related skills and experience. Exceptional candidates may be considered for compensation above the listed range.

Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead commissioning and retro‑commissioning projects and decarbonization assessments for multifamily, mixed‑use, commercial, institutional, cultural/art center, and community buildings.
• Evaluate construction documents, submittals, and existing building conditions to provide recommendations that improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency, constructability, maintainability, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop commissioning plans and testing procedures, create technical reports and presentations for both new and existing buildings.
• Perform functional testing of central plant equipment, controls, terminal units, and other energy‑related building systems to verify operational performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Identify operational deficiencies and provide innovative, technically sound solutions that support electrification, decarbonization, resilience, and long‑term building performance goals.
• Collaborate closely with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, operators, and internal multidisciplinary teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Assume primary responsibility for the execution of medium‑ and large‑sized projects, including project management, financial performance, client communication, scheduling, and deliverable coordination.
• Develop scopes of work, proposals, budgets, and project timelines for commissioning and existing building performance services.
• Support the growth and technical development of junior staff through mentorship, training, and collaborative project work.
• Represent SWA through participation in industry groups, technical committees, professional associations, and external training or educational initiatives.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, environmental or other relevant engineering field or equivalent work experience.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience working with HVAC systems in large multi‑family or commercial buildings.
• Experience with commissioning, retro‑commissioning,
• Additional experience with decarbonization plans and energy audits preferred.

What You Bring:

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls, and building operations
• Ability to execute comprehensive energy assessments, feasibility studies, retro‑commissioning evaluations and analyses to identify efficiency opportunities and sustainable improvement strategies.
• Success leading and delivering multiple medium‑sized including budget, management, team coordination and technical execution to ensure successful outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite.

Other duties:

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

SWA is committed to inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

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).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional overnight travel may be required (Less than 10%). Frequent local field visits in the Metro area will be necessary (estimated at 40-50%). A valid and clean driving license is required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Recent hires may be required to work in‑office five days per week during onboarding, with potential for a flexible schedule after necessary training and supervisor approval; all team members are generally expected in the office at least three days per week, with flexibility based on job duties and site work.

EEO AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI)

SWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):

SWA is a workplace where we are aware of and welcoming of the ways in which we are all diverse as evidenced by a culture of listening and understanding. We endeavor to create a workplace where people feel empowered to act; a safe place where people are open to discussing different views; ongoing education opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion; and to build a culture of belonging and accountability.

What to Know:

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is a proud employee‑owned firm that’s been transforming the built environment for over 50 years. Our mission is to make buildings more sustainable, energy‑efficient, accessible, healthy, and resilient, not just with better structures, but to the communities they serve. Working with architects, engineers, developers, owners, and project teams, our team of consultants is always pushing boundaries, collaborating, and problem‑solving to deliver solutions that benefit people and the planet.

Join us and become part of a company where your work helps shape a better built environment and where your voice matters. For further information on Steven Winter Associates, please visit http://www.swinter.com.