Energy Efficiency Project Coordinator

New York Technology Partners; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Technology Partners in New Brunswick, NJ, is seeking an Energy Efficiency Project Coordinator to drive project submittals and manage timelines for incentive funding. You will coordinate site visits, work with engineers on technical reviews, and ensure compliant documentation throughout the rebate process.

The role requires 3–5 years in energy efficiency or related fields, strong technical writing, and client-focused collaboration with teams and trade partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Construction, Engineering, Sustainability, or similar studies.
• 3-5 years of experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of building systems and energy efficiency technologies (e.g. HVAC, lighting).
• Strong technical writing skills and aptitude for communicating technical and program concepts to clients.
• Team-oriented, hands-on, adaptive, and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project submittals for incentive funding.
• Progress applications through milestones and track savings, incentives, and project information.
• Perform administrative project review for eligibility and documentation.
• Manage multiple commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects concurrently.
• Manage projects from inception through rebate/incentive payment.
• Coordinate site visits with inspection staff.
• Coordinate with engineering staff for technical reviews and rebate preparation.
• Communicate with customers/trade allies to resolve deficiencies.
• Provide regular budget updates to Program Manager and clients.
• Attend meetings and occasional on-site presentations.
• Provide technical support for outreach team on program questions.
• Lead hand-offs from outreach and convert to a project.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Project coordination

Energy efficiency knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction, Engineering, Sustainability, or similar studies

Job description

Job Title: Energy Efficiency Project Coordinator

Location: New Brunswick, NJ (Partial remote)

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee project application submittals for potential incentive/rebate funding. Projects submitted for program review and incentive consideration are focused on energy efficiency and may include but are not limited to: ASHRAE II/III energy audit, HVAC/building tune-ups, retro-commissioning, energy savings calculations, bid, MEP design, construction administration, commissioning, and Measurement & Verification.
• Learn and utilize designated database to progress project applications through required milestones and ensure accurate entry of savings, incentives, and project information.
• Perform administrative project review, which focuses on confirming that applicant and project are eligible for the program, have submitted complete documentation, and generally comply with established program requirements.
• Manage multiple commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects simultaneously and meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Manage projects and/or customers from project inception through rebate/incentive payment.
• Coordinate site visits with inspection staff.
• Coordinate with engineering staff to complete project technical reviews and prepare projects for approval and rebate/incentive payment.
• Communicate with customer and/or trade ally to track and resolve project deficiencies.
• Keep Program Manager and/or Client aware of project schedules and progress and providing regular budget updates as requested.
• Conducting meetings and/or attending occasional on-site meetings and presentations.
• Providing technical support for outreach team on technical and program related questions
• Take point on lead hand-offs from outreach and convert to a project.
• Provide support to Trade Ally coordinator, particularly with review of qualifications of new trade allies.
• Stay informed about energy issues and industry trends through regular technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s in Construction, Engineering, Sustainability, or similar studies.
• 3-5 years of experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of building systems and energy efficiency technologies (e.g. HVAC, lighting, etc.)
• Candidates must possess strong technical writing skills and aptitude for communicating (written and oral) technical and program concepts to clients, contractors, consumers, and other interested people or organizations.
• Team-oriented, hands-on, adaptive, and client-focused.