Energy Engineer I– Boston
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Boston, MA
Hiring Rate: $70,000-85,000 per year, dependent on experience and education
Benefits: Generous benefits package.
Work Location: Hybrid; 3 days home and 2 days in-office. *This role includes on-site client or field visits as needed. Employees are permitted to work from home before or after site visits, depending on scheduling and operational needs.
Position Overview and Responsibilities
New Ecology, Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Energy Engineer. The successful candidate may work out of NEI’s Boston office. This position is part of our growing Decarbonization Division. The Decarbonization Engineering team works with building owners and developers to provide services that reduce carbon emissions and improve building performance, operation, resiliency, and resident health and comfort. Services include benchmarking building energy performance, assessing existing conditions and developing scopes of work for improvement, estimating savings and cost, predicting compliance with regulations, assisting with implementation tasks and more.
The Energy Engineer will provide technical and construction management support to decarbonization projects in the New England region. Work will require travel to client sites primarily in Massachusetts, and skills such as written and oral communications, comprehension of utility data and use thereof, building systems and energy auditing processes. This person will work with the team on program planning and ensuring services and results are delivered in compliance with utility programs. and client expectations. A typical work day may include: meet and interact with facilities managers and contractors on site to conduct energy audits, explore opportunities for upgrades of existing mechanical systems, prepare scopes of work for installation of efficiency upgrades, seek and evaluate competitive bids, conduct post-installation site inspections and verify work is done to specifications. New Ecology will be rolling out an emerging service in New England to help owners plan for decarbonization over time, and this person will assist in that effort. We are seeking a candidate with a mechanical engineering or related degree and experience with HVAC systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to New Ecology, Inc.’s Senior Energy Engineer, the candidate will also collaborate extensively with project managers and other technical staff, as well as client’s staff. Specific tasks will include:
• Conducting ASHRAE energy audits, including site assessments of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and building enclosures;
• Preparing and delivering written audit reports;
• Analyzing energy usage and calculating savings using spreadsheet or energy modeling tools;
• Developing recommendations for energy efficient upgrades to building envelopes, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, appliances, on-site power generation, and other energy and water systems;
• Estimating implementation costs and conducting cost-benefit analysis of upgrades; and
• Conducting quality control inspections of completed projects, including preparation of site visit reports to document project conditions with supporting photo descriptions.
New Ecology typically seeks to hire multidisciplinary, lifelong learners who naturally seek deeper and deeper understanding of how buildings operate, how finances, markets, construction and regulations affect building ownership and tenants, and how this understanding can be used to persuade owners and operators to adopt greener practices and invest in water and energy efficiency upgrades.
Required Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field;
• Experience in evaluation of building mechanical systems and other building systems, HVAC design, and energy efficiency consulting work;
• Understanding of building science, energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy systems, climate change and a curiosity to continually learn more;
• Strong interest in improving building performance to reduce energy use and enhance occupant comfort;
• Physical ability to inspect all aspects of buildings, including accessing basements and roofs, working outside, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to handle and carry equipment up to 40 pounds;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver’s license.
The ideal candidate will also have:
• Professional designations such as CEM, BPI Multifamily;
• Demonstrated knowledge of residential construction and building systems;
• Experience in construction or home performance contracting;
• Experience facilitating bidding and pre-construction meetings with general contractors and subcontractors to review project goals, coordinate roles and responsibilities, and address questions regarding implementation of high-performance construction and retrofit projects;
• Ability to manage time effectively and within project budget constraints;
• Ability to be responsible for projects and deliverables;
• Strong writing skills and experience writing reports for clients;
• Knowledge of utility rebate programs;
• Experience auditing multifamily, and public buildings.
Schedule:
Full-time, Exempt (40 hours per week, M-F, 9 am-5 pm). Regular travel to job sites and meetings throughout the New England area. Occasional travel to our Mid-Atlantic offices and other job sites.
Travel: Candidate will ideally have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation, as routine local and regional travel to meet with clients, partners, and to visit job sites within the region is expected. All staff make occasional overnight trips to professional conferences and to New Ecology’s headquarters in Boston, MA.
Compensation: $66,000-$85,000 , based on experience and education.
New Ecology has an internal compensation system with established ranges across salary grades. The full potential range for occupants of this role as classified and based in the Boston, MA office is $66,000-110,000. Candidates are typically hired within the half of that range based on experience and qualifications (up to $85,000), with strong opportunities for performance-based advancement.
Benefits: 403(b) plan, and matching; Medical coverage; Dental coverage; Vision coverage; 100% employer paid Life insurance; Paid time off; Parental leave; and more. Professional development is a priority and we provide financial assistance for training and certifications.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this position at Energy Engineer.
About New Ecology:
New Ecology (www.newecology.org) works where the climate and housing crises converge. We deliver building performance solutions that lower energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve health outcomes for low-income communities. Our work protects and preserves affordable housing, creates good jobs in the green economy, and builds community wealth in underserved neighborhoods.
New Ecology is a nonprofit headquartered in Boston, MA with offices in Baltimore, MD and Wilmington, DE serving a range of projects and stakeholders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
New Ecology, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.