Senior Energy & Decarbonization Lead – Client-Facing

Swinter; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is expanding its commissioning and energy services in Massachusetts. We seek a senior technical leader who can independently represent SWA with clients, lead new construction commissioning work, and grow our Boston-area practice.

This role blends deep building-systems expertise with clear communication and initiative to deliver defined, successful projects. The annual salary range is $110,000 - $150,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or other relevant engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience working with HVAC systems in large multi-family and/or commercial buildings.
• Demonstrated experience with new construction commissioning, with responsibility for projects through both design and construction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, control diagrams, and trend data and make sound technical decisions.
• Experience developing scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and proposals for consulting projects.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage scope, schedules, budgets, teams, deliverables, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical and client-facing lead for commissioning and decarbonization projects in Massachusetts, clearly communicating SWA's capabilities, recommending practical paths forward, and aligning teams on decisions and next steps.
• Lead project scoping, fee development, proposal writing, staffing plans, and go/no-go recommendations for commissioning and energy opportunities.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, deliverables, and client expectations across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining technical quality and financial performance.
• Lead new construction and existing building commissioning projects from design through occupancy and warranty, including review of the Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design; design and submittal reviews; commissioning plans and specifications; construction observations; functional performance testing; issue resolution; and final reporting.
• Lead building and portfolio level existing building evaluations to provide recommendations that reduce operational carbon and improve indoor air quality, maintainability, and operational effectiveness.
• Translate complex technical findings into concise, useful recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the growth and technical development of junior staff through mentorship, training, and collaborative project work.
• Represent SWA through participation in industry groups, technical committees, professional associations, and external training or educational initiatives.

Skills

HVAC systems

Project management

Client-facing

Engineering drawings

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Equivalent work experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is expanding its commissioning and energy services in Massachusetts. We seek a senior technical leader who can independently represent SWA with clients, lead new construction commissioning work, and grow our Boston-area practice.

This role blends deep building-systems expertise with clear communication and initiative to deliver defined, successful projects. The annual salary range is $110,000 - $150,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule.