Clean Energy Specialist

Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension and full-time conversion based on performance and business needs.

About the role

Join one of the nation's leading energy utilities as they continue driving New York's clean energy transition. This role is ideal for an engineering professional with strong technical expertise in building systems, energy modeling, and project evaluation who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve energy performance and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive technical reviews of complex energy efficiency and demand management projects.
• Evaluate project specifications, engineering designs, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements, applicable energy codes, and industry standards.
• Prepare technical reports outlining findings, recommendations, and project eligibility.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, customers, and stakeholders to provide technical guidance and support incentive eligibility reviews.
• Participate in technical meetings with project teams, contractors, stakeholders, and engineering partners.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Excel-based energy savings calculation tools to support standardized project evaluations.
• Conduct site visits to verify equipment installations, assess operating conditions, and validate project performance.
• Research and evaluate emerging energy technologies, providing engineering assessments, risk/benefit analysis, and recommendations for future program implementation.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to resolve technical issues and support continuous program improvement.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance engineering workflows, efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
• Support additional engineering projects and technical assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience focused on energy efficiency, building systems, or demand-side management.
• Strong knowledge of energy codes and standards, including ASHRAE, IECC, and the New York State Technical Resource Manual (TRM).
• Experience performing technical reviews and energy analyses for commercial or industrial projects.
• Proficiency in energy modeling, bin analysis, engineering calculations, and building performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems, including:
  • HVAC systems (chillers, boilers, heat pumps, air handling units)
  • Building Automation/Management Systems (BAS/BMS)
  • Motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Building envelope systems
• Experience with project management, including coordinating project scope, schedules, deliverables, and multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more energy modeling platforms such as:
  • eQUEST
  • DOE-2
  • Trane TRACE 3D Plus
  • OpenStudio
  • TREAT
  • NEO
  • IES VE
  • Carrier HAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advanced Excel skills are highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Pay

$50.00 - $52.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EST. Overtime as needed.

Location

New York, NY (Hybrid - In Office as Needed)