Energy Engineer
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
Salas O’Brien is looking to fill an entry-level Energy Engineer position to support our energy and decarbonization work on a project and portfolio level. Job tasks include supporting energy efficiency, sustainability and decarbonization initiatives to meet carbon reduction goals in the built environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support energy audit and carbon reduction assessments.
- Perform energy benchmarking and utility analysis.
- Assist project and senior engineers perform energy, decarbonization and retro-commissioning studies.
- Conduct energy calculations and economic analysis for low-carbon retrofit solutions.
- Conduct energy modeling using eQuest and IESVE software.
- Perform site visits and data collection to document existing conditions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 0 - 2 years of experience in engineering.
- EIT Certification preferred but not required with a willingness to obtain in 1-2 years.
- Interest in building decarbonization.
- College coursework focused on the built environment and building decarbonization.
- Should have basic knowledge of New York City climate and carbon-related local laws.
Location: New York City
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $70,000-$85,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, project experience and qualifications.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required 0 - 2 years of experience in engineering Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 0-2 years of engineering experience
- Experience conducting energy modeling using eQuest and IESVE
- College coursework or demonstrated experience focused on the built environment and building decarbonization
- Basic knowledge of New York City climate and carbon-related local laws
- EIT Certification or willingness to obtain within 1-2 years
What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
