Energy Engineer II

New Ecology, Inc. is seeking an Energy Engineer II with 3-5 years of experience to join their Decarbonization team in Boston, MA. The role involves reducing carbon emissions and enhancing building performance through energy audits, benchmarking, and developing improvement plans. The position requires travel to client sites and a background in mechanical engineering or HVAC systems. The candidate will mentor junior staff and support training on energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies.
New Ecology, Inc. is hiring an Energy Engineer II, with 3-5 years of experience, to join our Decarbonization team in Boston, MA. In this role, you’ll help building owners and developers reduce carbon emissions and improve building performance. Your work will include energy benchmarking, assessing building conditions, creating improvement plans, estimating costs and savings, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting implementation efforts.

The Energy Engineer II will support decarbonization projects in New England, with a focus on Massachusetts. You’ll conduct energy audits, work with contractors and facilities managers, develop scopes for efficiency upgrades, evaluate bids, and verify post-installation work. New Ecology will be rolling out an emerging service in New England to help owners plan for decarbonization over time, and this person will assist in that effort. The position requires travel to client sites and a background in mechanical engineering or HVAC systems.

New Ecology is an innovative, nationally-recognized, non-profit corporation. Our core work is providing energy efficiency and green building services that cost-effectively improve the performance, health and durability of buildings. Our clients are typically owners of multifamily housing (with an emphasis on affordable housing), and community-based projects such as municipal, educational and arts buildings. Projects include buildings that are being newly constructed, renovated, or are just seeking improved performance; see www.newecology.org for more details on NEI’s Mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to New Ecology, Inc.’s Director of Engineering/Senior Energy Engineer, the candidate will also collaborate extensively with project managers and other technical staff, as well as client’s staff. Specific tasks will include:
• Conducting ASHRAE energy audits, including site assessments of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and building enclosures;
• Preparing and delivering written audit reports;
• Analyzing energy usage and calculating savings using spreadsheet or energy modeling tools;
• Developing recommendations for energy efficient upgrades to building envelopes, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, appliances, on-site power generation, and other energy and water systems;
• Estimating implementation costs and conducting cost-benefit analysis of upgrades; and
• Conducting quality control inspections of completed projects, including preparation of site visit reports to document project conditions with supporting photo descriptions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and interns, fostering skill development in energy auditing and project management.
• Support training initiatives, including internal knowledge sharing on building science, decarbonization strategies, and efficiency technologies.

Qualifications:

New Ecology typically seeks to hire multidisciplinary, lifelong learners who naturally seek ever-deeper understanding of building and community sustainability and a desire to share and grow adoption of best practices to support New Ecology’s purpose and goals. A Director of Decarbonization in a nonprofit focused on affordable multifamily housing should possess a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of sustainability, affordable housing, and business development. Here's a detailed outline of qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field;
• 3-5 years of experience in energy efficiency, HVAC design, or energy auditing.
• Experience in evaluation of building mechanical systems and other building systems, HVAC design, and energy efficiency consulting work;
• Understanding of building science, energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy systems, climate change and a curiosity to continually learn more;
• Strong interest in improving building performance to reduce energy use and enhance occupant comfort;
• Physical ability to inspect all aspects of buildings, including accessing basements and roofs, working outside, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to handle and carry equipment up to 40 pounds;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver’s license.

The ideal candidate will also have:
• EIT or PE, preferred
• Certifications such as CEM, BPI Multifamily, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of residential construction and building systems;
• Experience in construction or home performance contracting;
• Experience facilitating bidding and pre-construction meetings with general contractors and subcontractors to review project goals, coordinate roles and responsibilities, and address questions regarding implementation of high-performance construction and retrofit projects;
• Ability to manage time effectively and within project budget constraints;
• Ability to be responsible for projects and deliverables;
• Strong writing skills and experience writing reports for clients;
• Knowledge of utility rebate programs;
• Experience auditing multifamily, and public buildings.

Schedule:

Full time, exempt. Regular travel to job sites and meetings throughout the New England area. Occasional travel to our Mid-Atlantic offices and other job sites.

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 (based on experience).

Compensation:

Competitive pay and generous benefits package. Professional development is a priority, and we provide financial assistance for training and certifications.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this position.

NEI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and looks forward to an inclusive hiring process. It encourages a broad range of applicants, including candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures, particularly candidates of color and LGBTQ candidates.