Energy Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

We are currently searching for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support our growing energy team. The role will help grow and deliver engineering design, energy efficiency, electrification, decarbonization, commissioning, renewable generation and other clean energy and energy-related projects throughout the U.S., but will be primarily focused in the Northeast U.S. We are looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions in solving problems for our clients.

Collaborating with our experienced professionals, you will support the development of projects; interact and work with clients and develop your technical capabilities.

As a Staff Energy Engineer, you will play a key role in the execution and delivery of projects with a primary focus on the HVAC and plumbing design of systems. These systems are identified through energy audits and aim to support facility‑ or enterprise‑wide decarbonization strategies. Your role will involve reviewing building and energy codes, performing load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, systems evaluation, and HVAC design and specifications.

Proficiency in using AutoCAD or Revit for project drawings is essential. You will also be involved in supporting the commissioning and construction management of energy efficiency projects to ensure systems meet the owner’s project requirements and comply with building codes.

In addition, you will gather information, evaluate, analyze, and support the visualization of energy use data. Your tasks will include completing energy efficiency, distributed generation, and alternative energy calculations, building and system modeling, and conducting technical and financial calculations. You will perform or oversee engineering analyses, modeling, and calculations to support the execution and delivery of feasibility studies, energy audits, sustainability plans, and detailed designs.

Field activities associated with clean energy projects such as energy audits, lighting inventories, implementation oversight, and measurement and verification are also part of your responsibilities.

Supporting business growth through the successful delivery of projects, developing technical approaches for scopes of work, and maintaining a commitment to client satisfaction are key aspects of this role. You will correspond with task managers, project managers, project teams, and clients to ensure smooth project execution. Additionally, you will provide technical and business mentorship to junior staff, manage project schedules, and oversee budgets to ensure timely and cost‑effective completion of projects.

This position requires a candidate with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a solid work ethic. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated and team‑oriented with the ability to work successfully both independently and within a team. A proven ability to mentor and support staff growth is highly valued. Flexibility in assignments and the initiative to take on new projects and challenges regularly are important traits for this role.

Dependability and a willingness to take ownership of tasks are key. The role involves a mix of office work, field assignments, and travel, appealing to those interested in diverse working environments.

The candidate should have knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to building/mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and other clean energy technologies with additional knowledge of building control systems and basic power and lighting systems being a plus. Proficiency in…