Energy Engineer - Senior

This is a senior-level position based in the Boston, MA area within SWA’s Building Operations, Decarbonization & Efficiency (BODE) team. In this role, you will drive sustainable value creation through innovative energy solutions for our clients with a focus on meeting local carbon emission mandates. You'll conduct comprehensive energy audits, decarbonization feasibility studies, and develop strategic retrofit solutions to deliver measurable reductions in energy costs and carbon emissions.

What You Will Do

Support commissioning and retro-commissioning projects and decarbonization assessments for multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, cultural/art center, and community buildings. Conduct functional testing of central plant equipment, controls, terminal units, and other energy-related building systems to verify operational performance and identify opportunities for optimization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will drive innovation and sustainability through technical solutions that address complex environmental challenges. You'll improve ROI on energy investments by evaluating building equipment retrofits and upgrades, with emphasis on electrification and heat pump technologies to optimize energy efficiency.

Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrate deep expertise in emerging high-performance technologies
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Proven experience with commissioning (Cx), retro-commissioning (RCx), decarbonization planning, and advanced energy audits
• Hands-on experience conducting field inspections and performance testing on HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in large multi-family or commercial buildings
• Ability to execute comprehensive energy assessments, feasibility studies, and calculations to predict, analyze, and optimize building energy consumption patterns
• Success leading and delivering multiple small to medium-sized projects through stakeholder engagement, client communication, and team coordination
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite for data analysis and technical reporting

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
• Comprehensive technical training programs for building professionals
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Employee-owned company with a commitment to inclusion and diversity