Lead Energy Engineer & Project Leader

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and sick time

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. is seeking an Energy Engineer III to lead complex energy projects, including energy audits, modeling, and commissioning across diverse assets. You will mentor junior staff and ensure quality and consistency in analyses, reports, and client deliverables.

The role requires deep knowledge of building systems, strong leadership, and the ability to guide clients through energy and sustainability initiatives. Travel about 20–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience in energy efficiency, commissioning, building systems analysis, and/or energy consulting; or Master’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong experience conducting building system analyses, energy audits, and energy modeling.
• Proven experience managing technical projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits across multiple asset types, including multifamily, office, industrial, healthcare, and retail.
• Perform and oversee whole-building energy modeling using industry-standard software.
• Lead commissioning and retro-commissioning investigations, testing, and implementation support.
• Evaluate energy conservation measures and renewable energy opportunities for technical and financial feasibility.
• Develop and standardize best practices for technical analyses, audit reports, modeling workflows, and project delivery.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, client deliverables, and engineering recommendations.
• Manage project teams, including associates, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and quality control.
• Mentor junior engineers and support training, development, and technical growth across the team.
• Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and development of technical staff.
• Support client communications, project reviews, and issue resolution throughout project delivery.
• Maintain utilization targets and uphold company policies, procedures, and values.

Skills

HVAC systems

Energy modeling

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Incentives knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

eQuest

EnergyPro

TRACE

EnergyPlus

Job description

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. is seeking an Energy Engineer III to lead complex energy projects, including energy audits, modeling, and commissioning across diverse assets. You will mentor junior staff and ensure quality and consistency in analyses, reports, and client deliverables.

The role requires deep knowledge of building systems, strong leadership, and the ability to guide clients through energy and sustainability initiatives. Travel about 20–25% is expected.