Energy Engineer

Energy Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary:

Salas O’Brien is looking to fill an Energy Engineer position to support our energy and decarbonization work on a project and portfolio level. Job tasks include identification, cost-benefit analysis, and further development of energy efficiency, sustainability and decarbonization initiatives to meet carbon reduction goals in the built environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate energy performance and carbon reduction assessments.
• Conduct ASHRAE Level II & III Energy Audits.
• Perform retro-commissioning in commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings.
• Develop clean energy project including scope development, energy savings calculations and cost estimating.
• Conduct technical energy efficiency measure savings calculations and economic analyses.
• Conduct building energy simulation and thermal load analysis.
• Present project results to various stakeholders including client executives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in energy auditing, retro-commissioning and energy analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Demonstrated experience in energy auditing, retro-commissioning and decarbonization.
• Experience with large commercial buildings including healthcare, higher education and K-12 schools.
• Strong analytical, technical, writing and presentation skills.

Location: New York City

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, project experience and qualifications.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here (https://salasobrien.com/benefits/).

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Experience

Required

• 3 - 5 years: A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in energy auditing, retro-commissioning and energy analysis.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering

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