Senior Energy Engineer (New York, USA)
BA Global Talent is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer (Hybrid) who is deeply passionate about energy performance and sustainability. This technical role focuses on real estate projects and requires a professional with practical expertise across the energy performance lifecycle.
Titles and years of experience are less important than genuine skill, dedication, and the ability to deliver real-world impact. This role offers long-term growth potential, leadership opportunities, and the chance to directly shape the sustainability performance of major projects.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct advanced energy modeling to optimize performance in building and real estate design projects.
- Provide strategic recommendations to improve energy efficiency and sustainability outcomes.
- Support monitoring and verification (M&V) and commissioning processes, as applicable.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure energy performance goals are met.
- Lead the energy auditing and commissioning processes for major renovation and new construction projects.
- Develop and refine advanced building energy models to optimize performance and support sustainability goals with innovative solutions.
- Collaborate closely with design and construction teams to ensure alignment with energy codes and green building standards.
- Conduct thorough site inspections, system testing, and performance verification.
- Prepare and present insightful reports and recommendations to optimize building systems.
- Serve as a mentor and potential leader within the energy engineering team.
- Work with analytics leads to support energy management and highly sustainable operations for portfolios worldwide through continuous and monitoring-based commissioning.
- Contribute to advancing lower-carbon, high-performance, and healthier real estate through innovation and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Science and Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in building systems commissioning and energy modeling.
- Proficiency with whole-building energy modeling software such as DesignBuilder, OpenStudio, IES-VE, EnergyPlus, and eQuest.
- Deep understanding of building energy conservation codes, ASHRAE standards, and LEED technical credits.
- Strong proficiency with EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder, and IESVE.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the energy performance lifecycle, including exploration and assessments, advanced modeling, testing and verification, M&V, and commissioning.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Certifications such as ASHRAE's HBDP, BEMP, BEAP, BCxP, or AEE's CEA, CEM, EBCP are a plus.
- Professional Engineer (PE) in New York State or willingness to obtain licensure within 12 months, is a plus.
Benefits:
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid, minimum 2 - 3 days onsite per week in NYC office.
- Full Benefits Package, including:
- 100% employer-paid premium health and dental coverage.
- 401k plan.
- Free gym membership.
- Free CitiBike subscription.
- Advanced short and long-term disability coverage.
- Additional perks promoting wellness and work-life balance.
Location: New York, USA
Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid (2 - 3 days on-site per week)
Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for job opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
BA Global Talent connects professionals across the Americas with meaningful opportunities at U.S. companies. We specialize in remote recruitment, HR operations, and workforce solutions, with a strong focus on transparency, support, and long-term success. At BA, you're never just a placement, you're part of a team that values growth, autonomy, and impact.
- Team
- Engineering, Architechture & Planning Roles
- Locations
- United States
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About BA Global Talent
BA Global Talent connects professionals across the Americas with meaningful opportunities at U.S. companies. We specialize in remote recruitment, HR operations, and workforce solutions, with a strong focus on transparency, support, and long-term success. At BA, you're never just a placement, you're part of a team that values growth, autonomy, and impact.