(Rochester) Energy Efficiency Engineer

Energy Infrastructure Partners • Rochester, NY

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

EIP Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC is seeking an Energy Engineer in Rochester to support engineering assessments and energy efficiency project development. The role examines building and equipment performance, identifies practical efficiency opportunities, develops defensible savings estimates, and prepares technical recommendations for internal and external stakeholders. It combines on-site assessments, technical analysis, and project follow-through.

The engineer collects facility and utility data, evaluates existing systems and operating practices, applies relevant engineering methodologies and technical reference materials, and collaborates with project teams and contractors to advance viable improvements. The position involves regular field travel in the Rochester area and is hybrid-based. EIP generally requires four days per week in the office when the employee is not traveling; specific in-office requirements depend on program needs. EIP does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant technical experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in building energy assessments, energy engineering, utility energy efficiency programs, or related facility engineering work.
• Working knowledge of commercial and institutional HVAC, controls, lighting, and other major energy-using systems and their operating characteristics.
• Ability to develop and review transparent engineering calculations and apply technical reference manuals, approved calculators, or utility program methods.
• Ability to collect and interpret site data, identify practical opportunities, and conduct facility visits safely and professionally.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with utility consumption data, equipment information, technical documents, and project tracking systems.
• Clear technical writing and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain findings and coordinate with customers, contractors, and program staff.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, document work accurately, and travel to facilities in the Rochester area as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting ASHRAE Level 1 or Level 2 assessments for commercial, institutional, or public facilities.
• Experience with custom savings calculations, building controls analysis, measurement and verification, or energy modeling.
• Engineer in Training, Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, Certified Energy Auditor, or another relevant credential.
• Experience working with owners and contractors to develop scopes, evaluate costs, and verify installed improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct facility site assessments, interview facility personnel, document equipment and operations, and safely inspect major energy-using systems.
• Review utility bills, interval data, equipment inventories, drawings, controls trends, operating schedules, and maintenance records; identify data gaps and validate assumptions.
• Evaluate HVAC and central plants, building controls, lighting, motors, pumps, domestic hot water, building envelopes, and other relevant systems for operational and capital improvements.
• Develop prescriptive and custom estimates of energy, demand, and cost savings using applicable Illinois technical reference manual methods, program tools, engineering analysis, and documented assumptions.
• Estimate project costs, available incentives, utility cost savings, and simple payback, accounting for interactions among recommended measures.
• Prepare concise reports and technical summaries describing existing conditions, recommended measures, savings methods, costs, and implementation considerations.
• Review calculations, source data, formulas, units, baselines, equipment specifications, and supporting documentation, and resolve discrepancies before submission.
• Discuss findings with customers and contractors, refine project scopes, answer technical questions, and support incentive or project documentation as assigned.
• Conduct follow-up visits or document reviews to confirm installed equipment and operating conditions and update savings estimates as needed.
• Maintain organized calculation files, site notes, review comments, and project records; track assignments and communicate schedule or technical risks promptly.
• Complete assessments and technical deliverables on schedule while supporting customer satisfaction and program performance goals.
• Share recurring technical issues and customer feedback and contribute to improved assessment methods, tools, and quality controls.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $85,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus tied to individual and company performance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior