Associate Engineer, Building Optimization

Associate Engineer, Building Optimization DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies, what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day‑to‑day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including: Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees. Managing 56 public buildings. Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property. Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies. Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country. Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. When you work at DCAS, you’re not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It’s an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. The Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM) serves as the hub for emissions reduction and energy management for the city government portfolio. DEM develops the City’s annual utility energy budget; manages the City’s utility accounts; helps agency partners identify and pursue energy‑saving opportunities at their facilities; leads energy efficiency and distributed generation projects across the City’s portfolio; and helps implement operations and maintenance best practices. Broadly, DEM is tasked with leading the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from City government operations 40 percent by 2025, 50 percent by 2030, and 80 percent by 2050. Beyond these targets, the City has also pledged to install 100 MW of solar photovoltaic on City buildings by 2025. DEM works closely with agency partners to help them reduce emissions and improve energy management in their facilities, including providing project funding, delivery vehicles, technical expertise, staff resources, strategic planning support, and data analytics. The Associate Engineer, Building Optimization will work within DEM’s Operations Unit, under the guidance of the Senior Engineer, but in extremely close coordination with DEM’s other units. Responsibilities Project management: Support the Engineering team with the management of a portfolio of highly technical building controls projects that range in scope, delivery methods and budget. Tasks include providing support on project scoping, managing project budgets, identifying engineering recommendations for building optimization, and performing project inspections. Technical oversight: Provide technical expertise on relevant projects, including reviewing controls design drawings, project scope and costs, energy savings calculations, and ad hoc advanced technical support on other building controls‑related initiatives and innovative technologies. Performance management: Support the Engineering team in monitoring, reporting, and maintaining project‑level tracking of key performance metrics including controls project completion rates, budget variances, and greenhouse gas emission reductions. Stakeholder engagement: Facilitate routine correspondence with City agencies and building controls contractors (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls) to drive project management, set clear expectations, and build professional connections that improve program success. Program expansion: Support the Engineering team in further expanding an innovative City‑wide building optimization program centered around preventative maintenance and the use of advanced analytics to automate controls for operational and energy efficiencies. Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full‑time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full‑time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master’s degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics. Preferred Skills Experience in engineering, architecture, energy management, construction project management, or a related field; Thorough knowledge of building science and energy‑consuming building processes and equipment, including lighting systems, electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, building automation systems (BAS), and energy distribution systems (chilled water, steam, and hot water); Experience with technical project management operations, including project planning, scope development, implementation oversight, site inspections, and close‑out; Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software (e.g., Salesforce, Monday.com); Ability to read and interpret controls drawings, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams; Knowledge of energy savings calculations, greenhouse gas emissions calculation methodologies, and NYC Local Laws addressing green buildings and energy efficiency; Knowledge of and experience with ASHRAE and/or AEE procedures for commercial buildings, as well as NYC Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC); Credentials such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), and/or Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP); Strong communication skills (oral and written) and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; Strong quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 55‑a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate in your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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, see the U.S. Department of Education’s website at Residency Requirement New York City residency is not required for this position. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 on any legally protected status or 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr New-York-City-Department-of-Citywide-Administrative-Services