ENERGY ENGINEER

HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks an Energy Conservation Specialist-III to advance energy efficiency across HRA facilities. The role encompasses engineering design, site surveys, retro-commissioning, and managing projects from kickoff to close-out.

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of building systems, energy codes, and cross-department coordination, delivering precise technical documentation and cost-saving recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in energy efficiency for buildings and project management.
• Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with energy team to identify efficiency opportunities at facilities.
• Assess facilities and develop costed recommendations for energy projects.
• Conduct site surveys of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Prepare construction documents and review design drawings.
• Lead energy projects from kickoff to close-out and manage documents.

Skills

Engineering drawings

System commissioning

Project management

Building codes

MS Office & Revu

Cross-department collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/building science/engineering

Master’s degree in building science/energy management/engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ENERGY CONSERVATION SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR IF YOU ARE HIRED PROVISIONALLY IN THIS TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM, WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

HRA/General Support Services (GSS) provides safe, healthy, and appropriate facilities for HRA’s various social service programs. Its many functions include facilities planning and coordination, design and construction, renovation, repair and maintenance, custodial and other building services, health/safety program coordination, lease and property management, land use and environmental review activities, contract administration for facilities services, and warehouse operations. GSS plays a major role in HRA emergency preparedness.

General Support Services (GSS)/Facilities Operations (FO) Bureau of Space & Design (BSD), Division of Energy Management (DEM) is recruiting for one (1) Energy Conservation Specialist-III to function as an Energy Engineer who will:

• 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 for energy projects, including preliminary design, review of project electrical and mechanical requirements, cost estimates, project savings, and overall life-cycle cost analysis.
• Conduct detailed site surveys of existing building systems and infrastructure related to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler works at HRA facilities.
• Prepare sketches, design drawings and detailed construction documents from inception to completion and review construction design drawings such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches, or specifications.
• Use existing equipment databases and system monitoring tools to trend equipment data and identify issues, anomalies, and re-tuning opportunities; develop energy-efficient building operations and maintenance (O&M) plans, preventative maintenance guidance, and retro-commissioning recommendations at HRA facilities to bring them into a state of good repair.
• Make recommendations about maintenance to facility maintenance teams and create equipment-specific maintenance plans for newly installed and retrofitted equipment, especially if that equipment needs a different maintenance approach because of its technology, vendor-specific requirements, and/or impact on operations.
• Lead energy efficiency projects from kick-off to close-out, managing timelines, budgets, vendor supervision, project document maintenance, project inspections, and substantial completion punch lists.
• Review third-party energy audits and perform engineering calculations to verify estimated cost savings and emissions reductions.
• Provide oversight of retro-commissioning (RCx) projects, performing field verifications and maintaining comprehensive engineering documentation.
• Manage demand response program by coordinating with facility operators to ensure event readiness, and monitor performance and resolve issues, etc.

Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

ENERGY CONSERVATION SPECIALIST - 22430

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate 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; or

2. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two (2) years in length, in a construction trade with an emphasis on energy efficiency for buildings and two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or

3. Four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for every 30 semester credits of undergraduate education in any of the fields described in “1” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have either: a) A Bachelor of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or b) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in building science, energy management, or engineering from an accredited college or university; or c) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above. d) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, one (1) additional year of experience as described in “4” above; or To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II, one (1) additional year of experience as described in “3” above.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to prepare engineering design drawings.
• Experience in commissioning mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with technical project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close-out.
• Interpret relevant Building Code to non-technical staff.
• Familiarity with NYC mechanical and energy codes, as well as ASHRAE guidelines for high-performance buildings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) as well as Adobe and Revu Bluebeam
• Proficiency in managing cross-departmental collaborations and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication and presentation skills.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.