Technical Services Manager

Harris Energy Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Energy Solutions, LLC is seeking a Technical Services Manager to support client facilities across Upstate New York, focusing on energy-efficient operations in St. Lawrence, Syracuse, Marcy, Utica, Binghamton, Elmira and Albany.

The role requires hands-on engineering and strong communication with clients and contractors. You will lead technical investigations, develop cost analyses, and prepare detailed reports, while ensuring compliance with state and federal energy programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 3+ years in facility management/energy engineering (degree requirement waived with 10+ years of technical experience).
• Strong HVAC/controls background with experience on large scale boiler/chiller/HVAC systems.
• Solid knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems; ability to recommend and implement advanced control strategies.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills; writing sample required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work in St. Lawrence, Syracuse, Marcy, Utica, Binghamton, Elmira, and Albany, NY; must have driver’s license and vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement energy conservation opportunities across client facilities.
• Develop cost and payback analyses for energy initiatives.
• Create detailed technical reports and present findings to clients.
• Evaluate data and communicate results effectively.
• Interact with facility contractors and demonstrate technical capabilities.
• Troubleshoot system issues affecting operation and energy efficiency.
• Assist clients with energy efficiency program requirements and rebates.

Skills

HVAC/Controls

BAS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Writing skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Multiple Locations Across Upstate New York

100% On‑Site | Multiple Locations Across Upstate New York

About Us

Harris Energy Solutions, LLC (HES) is a nationwide Energy Consulting Services firm. HES offers a full suite of consulting services, including Building Energy Modeling, Renewable Energy Consulting, Master Planning, Energy Audit, Building Commissioning, and Building Retro-Commissioning. We pride ourselves on the work we perform and the services we provide. HES is hiring a Technical Services Manager to join our team and support our clients across upstate New York.

Position Overview

The Technical Services Manager will primarily be responsible for supporting our Clients in New York State, predominantly in the following areas: St. Lawrence, Syracuse, Marcy, Utica, Binghamton, Elmira, and Albany, NY. This individual shall be responsible for technical support of client facilities, with an emphasis on energy‑efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Identify and implement energy conservation opportunities, and help facilitate the implementation of projects, initiatives, and programs that reduce energy consumption and demand.
• Develop cost and payback analyses for identified initiatives.
• Develop detailed technical reports and participate in Client presentations of findings.
• Data evaluation and interpretation.
• Participate in meetings with facility service contractors and demonstrate appropriate level of technical capabilities.
• Troubleshoot system operational issues that impact system operation and energy efficiency.
• Utilize effective management skills and communication to deliver results.
• Capable of developing technical reports that can be effectively communicated.
• Technical Operations and Maintenance assistance.
• Assist our Clients in meeting the requirements mandated by State and Federal energy efficiency programs.
• Assist our Clients in researching applicable utility rebate programs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in facility management and/or energy engineering. Degree requirement waived with 10 years of technical experience in operations and maintenance of high scale power plant equipment.
• Must have a strong HVAC and/or controls background and experience working on large scale centralized boiler plants, chiller plants and HVAC systems.
• Must possess an excellent working knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) and have the capability to perform investigations of Energy Management Control Systems / Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems and to recommend and implement advanced control strategies.
• Strong problem solving, communication and collaborative team building skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and writing skills (a recent writing sample is required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must be willing to work in the St. Lawrence, Syracuse, Marcy, Utica, Binghamton, Elmira, and Albany, NY areas and located within reasonable commuting distance; driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential requirements for this position.

Preferred:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000 + depending on experience

Schedule:

Work Location:

• 100% on-site supporting client facilities across several locations in the following New York State areas: St. Lawrence, Syracuse, Marcy, Utica, Binghamton, Elmira, and Albany, NY.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.