What to Know: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is a proud employee-owned firm that’s been transforming the built environment for over 50 years. Our mission is to make buildings more energy-efficient, accessible, healthy, and resilient—not just with better structures, but assets to the communities they serve. Working with architects, developers, owners, and project teams, our team of consultants is always pushing boundaries, collaborating, and problem-solving to deliver solutions that benefit people and the planet.
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Why This Role Matters: This is a senior-level position based in NYC within SWA’s Building Operations, Decarbonization & Efficiency (BODE) team. The mission of this role is to drive operational efficiency and sustainability through implementation of energy conservation measures and building system optimization. By conducting energy audits, performing systematic commissioning and executing HVAC testing, this role ensures optimal building performance while reducing energy consumption and associated costs, ultimately contributing to SWA’s environmental stewardship goals and bottom-line performance. By conducting comprehensive energy and decarbonization assessments and providing systematic commissioning services. This senior-level position within our Building Operations, Decarbonization & Efficiency team provides solutions to our clients’ energy and carbon reductions goals.
The proposed annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $130,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.
The Details:
How to Apply:
A cover letter is requested for consideration outlining interest.
If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
SWA is committed to inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Process: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be invited to a 45 minute phone screen. Based on phone screen results, selected candidates will be asked to complete a 30-minute technical assessment to evaluate their skills. Selected candidates will proceed to up to 2 additional rounds of interviews, with the final round including a presentation.
Responsibilities:
Conduct decarbonization feasibility studies, advanced energy audits and assessments, retrofit implementation, and retro-commissioning for energy savings and performance improvements in existing buildings.
Lead and manage commissioning projects for both new construction and retrofits. Responsibilities include reviewing submittals and codes, developing testing plans, inspecting building system installations, conducting central plant testing, analyzing performance trends, and delivering clear technical and non-technical reports to ensure program compliance and support owner decision-making.
Lead the development and implementation of innovative energy systems and projects, ensuring they meet efficiency, cost, and environmental standards.
Provide innovative solutions to technical challenges.
Inspect retrofits/upgrades of building equipment with a focus on electrification and heat pump technologies.
Review construction documents and provide recommendations to improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency, constructability, and building operations.
Train and support entry and mid-level energy engineers.
Provide and/or facilitate technical training for building industry professionals.
Validate complex calculations, provide technical oversight on applications, and lead coordination with program administrators to ensure compliance and quality.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering field or related science degree.
5+ years of relevant experience working with HVAC systems in large multi-family or commercial buildings.
Experience conducting field inspections related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
Demonstrate deep expertise in HVAC systems and emerging high-performance technologies.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Skills:
Evaluate and optimize HVAC and mechanical systems in large multi-family or commercial buildings by testing performance.
Ability to execute comprehensive energy assessments, feasibility studies, retro-commissioning evaluations and analyses to identify efficiency opportunities and sustainable improvement strategies.
Perform building energy calculations to predict, analyze and optimize building energy consumption patterns for energy efficiency improvements.
Success leading and delivering multiple small to medium-sized projects through stakeholder engagement, and team coordination to ensure successful outcomes.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite.
Physical Requirements: 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 Requirements: Occasional overnight travel may be required (Less than 10%). Frequent local field visits in the Metro area will be necessary (approximately 40-50%).
Working Environment: Recent hires may be required to work in-office five days per week during onboarding, with potential for a flexible schedule after necessary training and supervisor approval; all team members are generally expected in the office at least three days per week, with flexibility based on job duties and site work.
Benefits & Perks: SWA invests in our people, and we’ve designed a benefits package tailored to meet the needs of our team to include medical, dental, vision, 401k (with match), commuter benefits, etc.
Company Principles: Be visionary. Foster camaraderie. Take ownership. Think holistically. Improve the built environment.
