The Building Optimization Team is a dedicated team of energy staff within Citywide Services Operations. Citywide Services Operations is part of Department of Parks & Recreation’s Citywide Services Division at Randall’s Island Garage.

Major Responsibilities
- Working closely with this Parks’ team, and the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM), the responsibilities of the Energy Engineer are expected to include, but are not limited to: supporting the design & development of energy efficiency and/or clean energy projects, energy-efficient operations & maintenance, including building optimization, as well as commissioning and retro-commissioning, at agency facilities; supporting energy-efficient building operations and maintenance (O&M), preventative maintenance, energy audits, retro commissioning, & controlling installation efforts to city-owned and/or supervised buildings to bring them into a state of good repair, & supporting the unit’s and City’s mission. Specifically:
- Perform engineering calculations and energy modeling to verify estimated energy usage reductions, energy cost savings, and avoided emissions for proposed energy efficiency projects. Assess construction design information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches, or specifications. Review, provide comments, and make recommendations on design packages submitted by consultants for proposed energy efficiency projects. Evaluate designs or specifications submitted by contractors to ensure accuracy and quality. Perform M&V activities, including developing M&V plans, quantifying energy usage impacts post-implementation, performance and savings verification.
- Building operations: Use existing equipment and system monitoring databases to trend equipment data and identify issues, anomalies, and re-tuning opportunities. Make recommendations about maintenance to facility maintenance teams. Help create equipment-specific maintenance plans for newly installed and retrofitted equipment, especially if that equipment needs a different maintenance approach because of its technology, vendor-specific requirements, and/or impacts on operations.
- Energy audits and retro-commissioning: Review and analyze energy audits completed by third-party consultants and contractors to identify and verify energy conservation opportunities. Conduct testing and short-term diagnostic monitoring to evaluate and implement energy and cost-saving opportunities associated with system tune-ups and no cost to low-cost measures.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 633730.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 633730 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Randall’s Island, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 08/16/2024. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural technology; biology; building science; chemistry; construction management; energy management; engineering, engineering technology; environmental science; facilities management; physics; or a related field; or
2. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two (2) years in length, in a construction trade with an emphasis on energy efficiency for buildings and two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or
3. Four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for every 30 semester credits of undergraduate education in any of the fields described in “1” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above.

Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have either:

a) A Bachelor of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or

b) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in building science, energy management, or engineering from an accredited college or university; or

c) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above.

d) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, one (1) additional year of experience as described in “4” above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II, one (1) additional year of experience as described in “3” above.

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
Incumbents may be required to update existing and/or obtain additional professional industry-standard certification(s) and licenses.

1. At least two years of experience in energy management, commissioning, or mechanical or electrical engineering. 2. Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical design drawings. 3. Extensive experience in commissioning mechanical and electrical equipment. 4. Familiarity with technical project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close-out. 5. Familiarity with NYC mechanical and energy codes, as well as ASHRAE guidelines for high-performance buildings. 6. Candidates with a NYS Professional Engineer license, as well as Building Operator Certification-Level 1 certification, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), and/or Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) credential and/or experience creating and conducting Measurement and Verification Plans per the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) are preferred. 7. Good technical writing and verbal communication skills.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.