Sustainability Engineer

Engtal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal, a leading engineering consulting firm specializing in MEP engineering, energy modeling, and high-performance building design, seeks a Sustainability Engineer to support landmark projects across healthcare, higher education, commercial, aviation, civic, and mission-critical markets.

You will perform whole-building energy modeling, decarbonization analyses, and support LEED/WELL certifications while collaborating with architects and engineers to advance energy and water efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7+ years of energy modeling and sustainability consulting experience in an MEP or engineering firm.
• Proficiency with IES-VE preferred; experience with EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder, OpenStudio, eQuest, EnergyPro, or CBECC also considered.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of high-performance building systems and energy codes; LEED/WELL knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform whole-building energy modeling using IES-VE or alternatives.
• Conduct energy efficiency, decarbonization, electrification, and Net Zero analyses.
• Support LEED, WELL, and other green building certification efforts.
• Collaborate with architects and MEP engineers to develop energy and water efficiency strategies.
• Present sustainability topics internally and to clients.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Client-facing

Presentation

Tools

IES-VE

EnergyPlus

DesignBuilder

OpenStudio

eQuest

EnergyPro

CBECC

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Join a leading engineering consulting firm specializing in MEP engineering, commissioning, and high-performance building design. We're seeking a Sustainability Engineer to support landmark projects across healthcare, higher education, commercial, aviation, civic, and mission critical markets.

Responsibilities

• Perform whole-building energy modeling using IES-VE (or EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, DesignBuilder, or eQuest with a willingness to learn IES-VE)
• Conduct energy efficiency, decarbonization, electrification, renewable energy, and Net Zero analyses
• Support LEED, WELL, LBC, RESET, and other green building certification efforts
• Perform life cycle cost analyses, energy audits, and incentive/rebate evaluations
• Collaborate with architects, owners, and MEP engineers to develop energy and water efficiency strategies
• Provide technical guidance on sustainability initiatives, energy codes, and industry best practices
• Present sustainability topics internally and externally through training sessions and client meetings

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in energy modeling and sustainability consulting within an MEP consulting or engineering firm
• Proficiency with IES-VE preferred (EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder, OpenStudio, eQuest, EnergyPro, or CBECC also considered)
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of high-performance building systems, energy codes, and sustainability strategies
• Knowledge of LEED and WELL design principles (LEED AP and/or WELL AP preferred or working toward accreditation)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and client-facing skills