Support Engineer

Engineering-Economics,-Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 12

Vacation + sick time

Eight paid holidays + two floating

Job summary

EEI, a leading employee-owned facility and energy consulting firm, seeks a new graduate to join as a Support Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. You will perform project engineering duties, investigate issues, draft reports, and support commissioning activities for diverse clients, including Fortune 500 partners and government agencies.

Key tasks include project reporting, submittal reviews, and field observations, with typical travel of 0–10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or equivalent is required.
• Must be graduating or have graduated within the last 12 months.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles is expected.
• Strong technical writing skills are needed.
• Ability to communicate with clients, project leadership, and trades.

Responsibilities

• Compile project reporting including meeting minutes, site observations, and issue resolution status.
• Review submittals for equipment within project scope.
• Assist Project Manager on assigned projects and other duties as requested.
• Advise Project Manager of potential problems and their effect on the project.
• Draft project commissioning plans and test forms; manage issue tracking.

Skills

Engineering principles

Technical writing

Communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering

Graduating or recent graduate within 12 months

Job description

Description

About the Position

At EEI, we believe in doing things the right way, with excellence, integrity, and genuine care for our people. As an employee-owned company, our People First culture is rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success.

Are you a new graduate ready to turn your education into an exciting career? Join a team delivering innovative, performance-focused solutions that maximize building performance while supporting trusted partnerships with Fortune 500 organizations, national healthcare networks, prestigious universities, and leading government agencies.

As the Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing project engineering duties on EEI projects. This role investigates engineering issues and supports others in identifying potential solutions, drafts written reports and engineering calculations for various EEI projects, in accordance with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and related specifications and codes.

Hourly Range: $33.45 – $47.26

The above salary range is based on the local labor market and subject to change based on location.

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: May or June 2027; depending on your university's semester schedule. Must be graduating or have graduated within the last 12 months.

Essential Responsibilities

Project Management

• Compile project reporting including meeting minutes, site observations, functional testing results, and issue resolution status.
• Perform submittal reviews for equipment within project scope
• Assist Project Manager on assigned projects and other duties as requested.
• Advise Project Manager of potential problems and their effect on the project.

Quality Control and Documentation

• Draft project specific commissioning plan
• Review project scope and populate commissioning tracking platform
• Develop Equipment Pre-Functional, Functional and Readiness Test forms
• Develop and maintain project issue tracking log

Field Support

• Complete project site visits and document observations.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and report field issues.

Testing and Safety Compliance

• Document start-up of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems.
• Participate in the testing of systems through all modes of operation, testing for contact document compliance, documenting performance observations, and report issues.

Reporting

• Review HVAC balancing procedures and reports.
• Compile commissioning final reports, system manuals, and Current Facility Requirements
• Participate in contractor training of building users and maintenance staff on the use of building systems.

Assessments

• Assist with property condition assessments.
• Assist in facility condition assessments and ventilation studies
• Assist with Energy Assessments and Benchmarking
• Assist in other activities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or an equivalent degree.
• Must be graduating or have graduated within the last 12 months.
• Understanding of engineering principles.
• Possess technical writing skills.
• Ability to communicate with client, project leadership and trades.
• Experience working independently and cross-collaboratively between multiple teams.
• Must possess organizational skills necessary to complete tasks as assigned.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an EIT (Engineer in Training)or bachelor's degree in architectural engineering preferred.

Working Conditions

Typical Travel: Minimal: 0%–10%

Work Environment: Hybrid to Phoenix, AZ

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, work on a computer, and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be provided

Reports to: Area Manager

Partners with: Team Leaders, Project Managers, and technical staff

About EEI

EEI is a recognized leader in facility and energy consulting. We deliver innovative, performance-focused solutions that maximize building performance, extend system lifecycles, and reduce utility costs. This dedication has earned us trusted partnerships with Fortune 500 organizations, national healthcare networks, prestigious universities, and leading government agencies.

Nationally recognized for building commissioning and building performance, EEI also provides facility assessments, master planning, energy audits, and technical program management, supported by specialty teams serving healthcare, data center, and mission-critical facilities.

Our reputation is built by the people who lead our work every day. That’s why our values aren’t just words, they are lived out daily in how we make decisions, build trusted relationships, and deliver quality. As an employee-owned company, we share success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reflecting our commitment to building something meaningful together. And as EEI rapidly grows, we’re looking for talented people who want meaningful work, a supportive team, and room to grow.

Learn more at https://eeibuildingperformance.com

Benefits

Taking care of our people is our highest priority. We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people are supported through meaningful connection, genuine care, and real opportunities to grow. That’s why we provide the benefits, tools, and resources our team needs to thrive and do their best work.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer funded
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life insurance
• Voluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Profit-sharing + discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vesting
• Vacation + sick time
• Eight (8) paid + two (2) floating holidays
• Parental Leave
• Milestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)
• Remote first company
• Paid certifications, seminars, and conferences
• Professional development opportunities

PEOPLE + BUILDING + PERFORMANCE

EEI is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to an inclusive culture. EEI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information

EEI participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.