Energy Engineer - Entry Level Job New York New York USA,Engineering

Location: New York

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) is not able to sponsor employment-based visas for this role (e.g., H-1B).

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:

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is seeking an Entry-level Energy Engineer with a strong passion for improving the built environment to support our Building Operations, Decarbonization, and Efficiency team (BODE) for our NYC office. The mission of this role is to drive operational efficiency and sustainability through implementation of energy conservation measures and building system optimization. By conducting energy audits, performing systematic commissioning and executing HVAC testing, this role ensures optimal building performance while reducing energy consumption and associated costs, ultimately contributing to SWA’s environmental stewardship goals and bottom-line performance.

By conducting energy audits, 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 to $75,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.

Responsibilities:

Perform project work for commissioning, energy auditing, and retro-commissioning of new construction and existing buildings.
Complete technical project work, including reviewing construction documents, submittals, and code requirements, developing testing plans, and inspecting installations.
Conduct terminal unit functional testing, record review comments, and document inspection findings in issues logs and memos.
Provide written technical and non-technical reports for program compliance and ownership review.
Work together with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including project managers, energy modelers, sustainability consultants, and accessibility consultants.
Support project teams by reviewing technical calculations for accuracy, assisting with application reviews, and communicating with program participants to ensure documentation aligns with guidelines.

Who You Are:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science degree.
0-2 years of relevant experience.
Experience with building HVAC systems.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Skills:

Energy auditing
Building commissioning
Energy modeling
Technical documentation
Energy data analysis
Construction document review
Ensuring energy code compliance

Familiarity with:

Utility billing analysis and energy savings spreadsheet calculations.
Energy Codes and / or ASHRAE standards.
NYC Local Laws related to energy and climate (Local Laws 84, 87, 95 and 97).

Application Process:

A cover letter is required for consideration. Applications without one will not be considered.

If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

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

Application review will be rolling. Qualified candidates will be invited for a 30-minute technical assessment to evaluate skills. Based on assessment results, selected candidates will be contacted for up to 2 rounds of interviews.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to type, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to climb stairs, use elevators and exterior construction hoists, and may be exposed to cold…