Energy Engineer

New Ecology, Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Energy Engineer working out of NEI’s office in Boston, MA. This position is part of our growing Decarbonization Team (Team) that 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 the Team provides 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 services to decarbonization projects in the Northeast, primarily Massachusetts, but may be called upon to work on projects outside of this region. Travel is required. Strong written and oral communications, comprehension of utility data and use thereof, knowledge of building systems and ASHRAE energy auditing and calculation processes are required. The Energy Engineer will work collaboratively with the Team on program planning and ensuring services and results are delivered in compliance with utility program requirements and client expectations.

A typical work day may include: conducting an historic energy analysis, meeting with facilities managers and contractors on site to conduct energy audits, explore opportunities for upgrades of existing building envelopes and mechanical systems, prepare comprehensive, final reports that include scopes of work for installation of efficiency upgrades. We are seeking a candidate with a mechanical engineering or related degree and experience with HVAC systems.

New Ecology is an innovative, nationally-recognized, non-profit corporation. We provide diverse and comprehensive energy efficiency and green building services intended to improve individual buildings, build the capacity of key building industry stakeholders and positively impact communities. We typically serve owners of multifamily housing (with an emphasis on affordable housing), those that develop, build and operate buildings, and community driven efforts to address climate change through building directed activities.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Reporting to a New Ecology Senior Energy Engineer, the Energy Engineer will also collaborate extensively with project managers and other technical staff, as well as client’s staff. Specific tasks will include:

• Conducting ASHRAE Level 1 and 2 energy audits, including site assessments of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and building enclosures;
• 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
• Preparing written audit reports and delivering summaries to clients in on-line meetings.

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

Qualifications

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, building enclosures, and energy efficiency consulting work;
• Understanding of building science, energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy systems, climate change and a curiosity to continually learn more;
• Ability to interpret local building codes, project drawings and specifications;
• Strong interest in improving building performance to reduce energy use and greenhouse gasses and enhance occupant comfort;
• Physical ability to inspect all aspects of buildings, including accessing basements and…