Energy Engineer - Entry; D.C. Job Northern Kentucky USA,Engineering

Department:

Building Operations Decarbonization & Efficiency (BODE)

Work Authorization:

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steven Winter Associates (SWA) does not sponsor employment-based visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.) for this position, now or in the future.

Why Steven Winter Associates?

At SWA, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining an employee-owned team committed to making buildings healthier, more sustainable, and lower-carbon.

Be part of a collaborative, and supportive environment where your ideas matter.

Work on real projects, seeing the impact of your work in the field and in communities.

Learn from experienced building science professionals.

Why This Role Matters:

SWA’s Building Operations, Decarbonization & Efficiency (BODE) team is dedicated to improving building performance through commissioning, energy auditing, retrofit implementation, research, and program/policy development services to multifamily, commercial, institutional, cultural/art center, and community buildings in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

The mission of this role is to drive operational efficiency and sustainability through the optimization of building systems, verification of best practices, and implementation of energy efficiency measures. Through performing systematic commissioning, and executing HVAC testing, this role supports high-performing, energy-efficient buildings that reduce consumption, lower costs, and advance SWA’s environmental stewardship goals.

The proposed annual salary range for this position is $65,000–$75,000 based on a 40-hour work week. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Commissioning of new construction, tenant interior, and retrofit projects.
Energy assessments, audits, building retuning and retro-commissioning.
Delivery of technical training and research projects.

Complete technical project work including:

Technical review/testing
Energy analysis and documentation
Performance analysis
Project management
Client communication
Business development/industry involvement

Who You Are:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial or environmental engineering or related science degree and coursework in thermodynamics.
Experience with building HVAC systems (through school or work experience)
Understand common HVAC systems and emerging high-performance alternatives.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Preferred Knowledge:

Energy Modeling (mid-level)
LEED Rating Systems.
Utility billing analysis and energy savings spreadsheet calculations.
ASHRAE standards and guidelines.
DC area construction codes, specifically: 2017 DC Energy Code, 2021 IECC, and ASHRAE 90.1-2022.
Building Energy Performance Standards and benchmarking with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
Green Bank financing requirements for the Washington, D.C. region.

Other duties:

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Application Process:

SWA is committed to inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

When performing field work, employees must be able to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, and work safely in typical construction-site environments. This position also requires close and distance vision, color…