Energy Engineer

Portal Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact—and that commitment applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. We live our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success, with a focus on building a sustainable future.

Building for the long term means our team members work on meaningful projects with a people-first approach to problem-solving. It also means limitless opportunities to grow your career while making a real difference—and you’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary

We are looking to fill a Energy Engineer position to lead and support our energy and decarbonization work on a project and portfolio level. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in a variety of market sectors, including healthcare, science & technology, education, commercial, institutional, and multifamily.

General Duties: 

• Identification, cost-benefit analysis, and further development of energy efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonization initiatives to meet carbon and utility spend reduction goals within the built environment.
• Technical leadership and oversight of decarbonization plan development through beneficial electrification, building improvement projects, and capital upgrades/investments.
• Management and mentorship of project teams to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and firm quality standards.
• Evaluating building energy performance and carbon reduction assessments.

• Conducting ASHRAE Level I, II, & III Energy Audits.
• Performing retro-commissioning in commercial, institutional, and multifamily buildings.
• Developing clean energy recommendations including technical scope development, energy savings calculations, economic analyses, and implementation cost estimates.
• Conducting advanced technical analyses, including energy simulations, thermal load profile development, and customized engineering calculations.
• Leading client communications, including scoping, progress updates, and presentation of results to client leadership & other stakeholders.
• Coordinating internal staff to ensure successful project delivery, including project planning and execution.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in energy auditing, retro-commissioning, and energy analysis.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and Professional Licensure (PE). (preferred) 
• Demonstrated experience with decarbonization strategies within the NYS built environment, including large commercial, healthcare, higher education, and K-12 school buildings.
• Familiarity with NYC energy conservation code and Local Laws, including 84, 87, 88, & 97.
• Energy industry related certifications such as CEM, CEA, BEAP, CMVP.
• Strong analytical, technical, writing, presentation, communication, and project management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) with company percentage match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and military leave.
• Opportunities for merit increases, performance bonuses, and stock options.

Compensation:  $110-150K depending on experience 

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm dedicated to creating lasting solutions for today’s pressing challenges. We provide integrated engineering and consulting services across diverse industries, including clean energy, healthcare, data centers, education, and more. Our technical expertise is matched by a collaborative culture where everyone—from engineers to support staff—plays a role in delivering excellence.

 Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.