Energy Efficiency Engineer

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Social Services seeks an Energy Conservation Specialist-III to lead energy efficiency projects at HRA facilities. The role requires building energy analyses, site surveys, and development of retro-commissioning and maintenance plans to improve operations.

The selected candidate collaborates with the energy team, conducts feasibility studies, and manages projects from kickoff to close-out while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost savings.

Qualifications

• A bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural technology; biology; building science; chemistry; construction management; energy management; engineering, engineering technology; environmental science; facilities management; physics; or a related field.
• Alternative: two years of construction trade apprenticeship focused on energy efficiency plus two years in energy generation or conservation work.
• Four years of full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work.
• Education/experience equivalent to the above; credits for undergraduate coursework or master's degree may apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with agency energy team members to identify potential energy efficiency and clean energy project opportunities at HRA facilities.
• Assess facilities to develop recommendations for building optimization and energy efficiency; perform feasibility studies including cost estimates and life-cycle cost analysis.
• Conduct detailed site surveys of existing building systems related to MEP and sprinkler works at HRA facilities.
• Prepare sketches, design drawings, and construction documents; review drawings, calculations, layouts, or specifications.
• Trend equipment data using databases and monitoring tools; develop energy-efficient O&M plans and retro-commissioning recommendations.
• Lead energy efficiency projects from kick-off to close-out, including timelines, budgets, vendor supervision, and punch lists.
• Review third-party energy audits and verify estimated savings and emissions reductions.
• Provide RCx project oversight with field verifications and documentation.
• Coordinate with facility operators to monitor demand response events and ensure readiness.

Job description

The City of New York’s Department of Social Services seeks an Energy Conservation Specialist-III to lead energy efficiency projects at HRA facilities. The role requires building energy analyses, site surveys, and development of retro-commissioning and maintenance plans to improve operations.

The selected candidate collaborates with the energy team, conducts feasibility studies, and manages projects from kickoff to close-out while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost savings.