Energy Project Manager

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

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• Work is highly multidisciplinary — no two days are alike; involves tracking multiple projects across various stages simultaneously
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• Interface with external entities to understand, apply, and influence building energy codes and state/federal appliance standards
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• Support internal NYSERDA teams and outside groups seeking policy guidance on energy savings
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• Requires strong attention to detail , communication skills , and creative thinking to move beyond established approaches
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Key Focus Areas

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• HVAC and heat pumps identified as the most critical product category
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• Federal DOE-regulated appliances (dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) and Energy Star designations
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• New York State-level standards on devices not regulated federally — a standout area for NY
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Stakeholders

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• Manufacturers and trade groups, environmental/efficiency advocacy organizations, partner states, federal agencies (DOE), local authorities, contractors, designers, architects
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Candidate Profile

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• Experience: 3–6 years ideal sweet spot; up to 10 years considered if skill set is strong
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• Education: Degreed professional preferred; technical/science/engineering degree or hands-on construction/energy background valued — no single required field
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• Top 3 skills: Organizational, communicational, and technical
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• Location: East Coast schedule required; New York State (Capital Region or NYC area) preferred but not disqualifying; candidates with codes/standards experience from other states are acceptable
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• Candidates with HVAC, energy efficiency, building codes, or decarbonization experience considered even without direct appliance standards background
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Contract & Logistics

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• Duration: 3 years, 40 hours/week
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• Remote role with up to 10% travel , primarily within New York State (Albany, NYC, Syracuse, Buffalo); overnight trips possible; travel reimbursed per NYSERDA policy
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Worth Exploring

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• The emphasis on heat pumps and HVAC technical fluency as the single most valued domain expertise suggests candidates with that background should be prominently highlighted to hiring managers.
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• The team's preference for skill set over years of experience opens the candidate pool broadly — worth surfacing strong candidates outside the 3–6-year range if technical credentials are compelling.
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