Multifamily Energy Engineer: Retrofit Lead (Hybrid NYC)

Bright Power; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Power, based in New York, NY, is seeking an Energy Engineer for its Retrofit Consulting team. The role focuses on execution of multifamily retrofit projects, from scope through commissioning, with construction oversight, testing, and incentive procurement.

The position offers a hybrid schedule commutable to the NYC office at 17 State St, with growth toward a Senior Energy Engineer role, emphasizing technical depth over people management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or a related discipline + 4–5 years in energy efficiency, OR Master’s + 2–3 years.
• Hands‑on experience with building systems (HVAC, domestic hot water, steam/hydronic, electrical, controls), ideally in multifamily buildings.
• Demonstrated implementation experience — construction/installation coordination, commissioning, and/or incentive procurement — with enough independence to run projects under light oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable coordinating with contractors, clients, and program administrators.
• Able to work a hybrid schedule commutable to our NYC office (17 State St).

Responsibilities

• Run construction oversight as part of the owner’s-representative team on multifamily retrofit projects — coordinating contractors, reviewing installations, and managing scope, schedule, and quality in the field.
• Lead commissioning (Cx) and retro‑commissioning (RCx), including functional performance testing, verifying that installed systems perform as designed.
• Own incentive and rebate procurement — preparing applications and documentation for NYSERDA, Con Edison, and utility programs, and coordinating with program administrators.
• Drive scoping and design development — building‑systems assessments, Basis of Design, equipment selection, and contractor RFP packages for electrification and efficiency measures.
• Perform energy analysis, modeling, and ASHRAE LevelI/II audits to quantify savings and inform measures.
• Contribute to LL97 decarbonization and capital planning for multifamily portfolios.

Skills

Building systems

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field

Master’s in Engineering or related field

Equivalent building-science background

Tools

eQUEST

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

OpenStudio/EnergyPlus

MS Office

Job description

Bright Power, based in New York, NY, is seeking an Energy Engineer for its Retrofit Consulting team. The role focuses on execution of multifamily retrofit projects, from scope through commissioning, with construction oversight, testing, and incentive procurement.

The position offers a hybrid schedule commutable to the NYC office at 17 State St, with growth toward a Senior Energy Engineer role, emphasizing technical depth over people management.