Accounts Payable, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, Auditing, Building Renovation, Commissioning, Commissioning - Engineering, Compensation Management, Consulting, Cost Analysis, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electrical Design, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Energy Engineering, Energy Modeling, Engineer in Training (EIT), Green Construction, HVAC, Information Technology & Information Systems, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified, Maintenance - Plumbing, Multi-Family Buildings, Needs Assessment, Passivhaus, Plumbing, Professional Engineer, Reengineering, Regulatory Requirements, Spreadsheets, Sustainability, Testing, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
Multi Family Sector Energy Commissioning Engineer
Full-Time: Exempt
Job Summary
The Multi-Family Sector Energy Commissioning Engineer supports multifamily residential projects by providing energy modeling, commissioning, and performance verification services that advance energy efficiency, sustainability, and high-performance building outcomes. This role collaborates with clients, owners, and design teams to analyze building energy consumption, evaluate HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, and recommend practical, cost-effective efficiency and decarbonization strategies. The Engineer leads and supports certification and compliance efforts for Passive House, ENERGY STAR Multifamily, LEED for Homes, WELL, and other green building programs, including inspections, testing, verification, and documentation. Responsibilities also include life-cycle cost analysis, energy audits, development of technical reports, and completion of energy and needs assessments, ensuring multifamily projects meet performance goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term operational efficiency targets.
Responsibilities
- Conducts energy models and simulations of new and renovated multifamily building projects.
- Performs multifamily building energy audits.
- Analyzes multifamily building energy consumption patterns.
- Utilizes Life Cycle Cost Analysis software tools.
- Ability to review multifamily building HVAC and electrical system designs and recommends feasible energy efficiency improvements.
- Develops spreadsheet energy analysis calculations.
- Completes USGBC LEED for Homes templates (minimally M/E/P, preferably all templates).
- Composes final reports.
- Participates in meetings with clients and design team members.
- Completes IPNA Energy and Need Assessments.
- Responsible for design direction for Passive House Projects as well as project site reviews and certifications.
- Responsible for the inspection, verification, and testing services associated with Energy Star Multifamily Projects.
- Provides mechanical, plumbing, electric, and energy related support services for the following project types:
- Passive House
- Multifamily LEED Certified
- Multifamily Energy Star
- International Well Building Institute Certified
- Green Building Standard Certified
- Enterprise Green Communities Certified
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent and five years of experience.
- Preferably has a Professional Engineering License (P.E.) or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) working toward P.E. Licensing.
- Experience with DOE 2- eQuest modeling software and other modeling software tools.
- Certified Energy Manager Certification preferred.
- USGBC LEED AP for Homes preferred.
- Modeling software tools experience.
- Familiarity with renewable energy, deep energy savings, and net zero energy strategies.
- Resnet HERS Rater preferred.
- AEE Energy Auditor Certification preferred.
- Measurement & Verification Professional Certification preferred (CMVP).
- BFI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) Certification preferred.
- LEED Green Rater preferred.
- Well Building Institute Consultant Certification preferred.
Location: Buffalo, New York
Travel: Up to 25-50%
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $72,500-$87,360 USD per year exempt. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
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