Energy Engineer - Entry Level

About the Role:

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is looking for a dedicated professional to join our Building Operations, Decarbonization, and Efficiency team (BODE) in our D.C. office. This role is integral to our expanding team, offering commissioning, energy auditing, retrofit, and smart building services for multifamily, commercial, institutional, cultural/art center, and community center buildings in the D.C. Metropolitan area and beyond.

The proposed annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter and resume directed to Steven Winter Associates Recruiting.
• We encourage candidates with at least 75% of the required skills and a demonstrated willingness to learn to apply for this opportunity.
• Steven Winter Associates is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, SWA will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Process:

• All submitted applications will be reviewed starting in mid-March.
• Successful candidates from the application review stage will be invited to take a 30-minute technical assessment to evaluate their technical skills and aptitude. The technical assessment should be completed and returned by March 29th, 2024.
• Successful candidates from the technical assessment will be contacted starting the week of April 1st, 2024, to schedule interviews.
• There will be 2rounds of interviews for the successful candidate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform project work for commissioning, energy auditing, and retro-commissioning of new construction and existing buildings.
• Complete technical project work, including reviewing construction documents, submittals, and code requirements, developing testing plans, and inspecting installations.
• Conduct terminal unit functional testing, record review comments, and document inspection findings in issues logs and memos.
• Provide written technical and non-technical reports for program compliance and ownership review.
• Work together with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including project managers, energy modelers, sustainability consultants, and accessibility consultants.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, but changes to the role will be discussed if needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science degree (or working toward graduation prior to start).
• 0 – 2 years of relevant and consecutive work experience.
• Experience with building HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred knowledge:

• Utility billing analysis and energy savings spreadsheet calculations.
• D.C. Energy Codes and/or ASHRAE standards.
• BEPS (Building Energy Performance Standards)
• SkyFoundry’s SkySpark platform.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to type, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to climb stairs, use elevators and exterior construction hoists, and may be exposed to cold and hot interior and exterior temperatures for extended periods of time (when in the field).

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional overnight travel may be required (Less than 10%). Frequent local field visits in the Metro area will be necessary (approximately 40-50%). A valid and clean driving license is required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: This is a hybrid position: we work with our employees to find a balance that works for the employee, the team and the firm depending on the job requirements. Most of the duties will be performed in an office/home office environment. The remainder of the duties will be performed in the field which will involve trips to projects sites for observation and training.

EEO STATEMENT: SWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

DEI STATEMENT: SWA is a workplace where we are aware and welcoming of the ways in which we are all diverse as evidenced by a culture of listening and understanding. We endeavor to create a workplace where people feel empowered to act; a safe place where people are open to discussing different views; ongoing education opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion; and to build a culture of belonging and accountability.

ABOUT US: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) provides research, consulting, and advisory services to improve commercial, residential, and multifamily built environments for private and public-sector clients. We specialize in energy, sustainability, and accessibility consulting as well as certification, research & development, and compliance services. Our team of professionals has led the way since 1972 in the development of best practices to achieve high performance buildings.

For further information on Steven Winter Associates, please visit www.swinter.com.