Director of Energy Systems & Engineering

Brightcore Energy; Armonk (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

401k plan

Disability, Life & AD&D benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Brightcore Energy in Armonk, NY is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to bridge business development and project execution. You will perform deep-dive energy audits, identify ECMs, and develop detailed designs to bring projects to life while balancing technical rigor with financial viability.

The role requires 5–10 years in energy consulting and strong knowledge of HVAC, energy codes, and incentives. Travel may be substantial; remote/hybrid field work is possible. Competitive salary and bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering.
• 5–10 years in energy consulting, ESCO services, or facility engineering focusing on project development.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/RevIt or similar design systems.
• Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, HVAC controls, BMS systems, motors, and VFDs.
• Certifications: PE, CEM, CBCP, or CEA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of energy codes, utility incentive programs, and emissions reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive onsite energy audits to identify inefficiencies in HVAC, lighting, compressed air, steam, and building envelope systems.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, including equipment specifications, layouts, and control sequences for energy retrofits.
• Maintain guidelines for field auditing, project design, product qualification, and implementation to follow.
• Identify and incorporate utility rebates, federal tax credits (e.g., 179D), and state-level grants into the project design and budget.
• Evaluate site conditions of commercial and industrial properties pertaining to all existing mechanical systems for compliance with NYC local laws and regulations.
• LL84, LL88, LL97, NYCECC 2025, ASHRAE 90.1.
• Coordinate with external engineering firms to establish compliance walks, get sign off on energy savings data, and stamp documentation around NYC local laws or similar.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Energy auditing

HVAC systems

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Brightcore Energy in Armonk, NY is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to bridge business development and project execution. You will perform deep-dive energy audits, identify ECMs, and develop detailed designs to bring projects to life while balancing technical rigor with financial viability.

The role requires 5–10 years in energy consulting and strong knowledge of HVAC, energy codes, and incentives. Travel may be substantial; remote/hybrid field work is possible. Competitive salary and bonus.