Sr. Energy Engineer

Smith Engineering • New York City, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Smith Engineering is seeking a Sr. Energy Engineer to join our team in the New York Metro area. You will split your time between our Manhattan office and various customer sites. At Smith Engineering, our vision is to create a sustainable future by improving operations and increasing efficiency in critical facilities. For more than a dozen years, we have been a leader in central plant design and optimization, building a reputation for discovering and solving facility mysteries, and improving central plant operations. Our design, energy, controls and workforce training teams offers a joined-up service to industry-leading clients in the metro region, across the country and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering followed by 5-7 years of experience in the building energy efficiency industry (or related field).
• 5+ years of performing energy audits and Retro-Cx projects (Commissioning/Retro-Commissioning).
• Experience in energy conservation measure development, saving and incentive calculations.
• A clear understanding and experience in leveraging software tools and developing energy models for complex facilities is a requirement, including eQUEST, IESVE, or Trane Trace 700.
• Must be located within 50 miles of New York City.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), CEM, or Certified Building Commissioning Professional license preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Energy Audits including energy savings calculations utilizing Microsoft Excel, Trane Trace 700, IESVE, or eQUEST modeling software.
• Analyze utility bills to identify building energy consumption and potential opportunities for reduction.
• Perform feasibility, energy savings, and cost-benefit financial analyses for potential Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
• Perform field surveys and collect data as required for the preparation of equipment tables, field observations, energy calculations, and building control sequences.
• Evaluation, analysis, inspection, field testing, and troubleshooting, including but not limited to LL87 retro-commissioning, chiller testing, pump testing, pressure testing, flow testing, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in new and alternative energy options, especially related to construction and design, changes related to ASHRAE Standards, Certification Programs, and NYC/NYS Energy Code.
• Develop and/or commission energy management routines for automation systems throughout facilities.
• Develop and present findings in a professional manner to internal senior staff and customers.
• Work with vendors and contractors to obtain pricing on potential ECMs.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical flexible spending account (FSA).
• Transit and parking accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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