Energy Engineer - Senior (Boston)

Job Description

Job Description

Work Authorization: Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steven Winter Associates (SWA) does not sponsor employment-based visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.) for this position, now or in the future.

Why Steven Winter Associates? At SWA, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining an employee-owned team committed to making buildings healthier, more sustainable, and lower-carbon.

• Be part of a collaborative, and supportive environment where your ideas matter.

• Work on real projects, seeing the impact of your work in the field and in communities.

• Learn from experienced building science professionals.

Why This Role Matters: SWA is expanding its commissioning and energy services in Massachusetts. We are seeking a senior technical leader who can independently represent SWA with clients, lead new construction commissioning work, and help shape and grow our Boston-area practice. This is not solely a project management role: the successful candidate will combine deep building-systems expertise with clear communication, sound judgment, and the initiative to turn opportunities into well-defined, successfully delivered projects.

The proposed annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.

• Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications should expect compensation toward the lower end of the range.
• Candidates with qualifications and experience beyond the requirements of the role may be considered for compensation above the posted range.

Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serve as a senior technical and client-facing lead for commissioning and decarbonization projects in Massachusetts, clearly communicating SWA's capabilities, recommending practical paths forward, and aligning teams on decisions and next steps.
• Lead project scoping, fee development, proposal writing, staffing plans, and go/no-go recommendations for commissioning and energy opportunities.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, deliverables, and client expectations across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining technical quality and financial performance.
• Lead new construction and existing building commissioning projects from design through occupancy and warranty, including review of the Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design; design and submittal reviews; commissioning plans and specifications; construction observations; functional performance testing; issue resolution; and final reporting.
• Lead building and portfolio level existing building evaluations to provide recommendations that reduce operational carbon and improve indoor air quality, maintainability, and operational effectiveness.
• Translate complex technical findings into concise, useful recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the growth and technical development of junior staff through mentorship, training, and collaborative project work.
• Represent SWA through participation in industry groups, technical committees, professional associations, and external training or educational initiatives.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or other relevant engineering field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience working with HVAC systems in large multi-family and/or commercial buildings.
• Demonstrated experience with new construction commissioning, with responsibility for projects through both design and construction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, control diagrams, and trend data and make sound technical decisions.
• Experience developing scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and proposals for consulting projects.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage scope, schedules, budgets, teams, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Interest in field work and comfort working in construction and occupied-building environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Experience with Massachusetts building and energy codes, utility programs, market participants, and project-delivery practices.
• Experience with existing-building commissioning, energy audits, decarbonization studies, energy modeling, or measurement and verification.
• Experience mentoring and training staff and reviewing technical work.
• Experience building or expanding a service offering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Commissioning or energy credential such as BCxP, CCP, CxA, CEM, or LEED AP.

Application Process:

• A cover letter is requested for consideration outlining interest.

• Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a 30-minute technical assessment to evaluate their skills. Based on the assessment results, selected candidates will proceed to up to 3 rounds of interviews, with the final round including a presentation.

• If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

• SWA is committed to inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to type, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to climb stairs, use elevators and exterior construction hoists, and may be exposed to cold and hot interior and exterior temperatures for extended periods of time (when in the field).

Travel Requirements : Occasional overnight travel may be required (Less than 25%). Frequent local field visits in the Boston Metro area will be necessary (approximately 40-50%).

• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

Working Environment: Recent hires may be required to work in-office five days per week during onboarding, with potential for a flexible schedule after necessary training and supervisor approval; all team members are expected in the office at least three days per week, with flexibility based on site work.

EEO Statement: SWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

DEI Statement: SWA is a workplace where we are aware and welcoming of the ways in which we are all diverse as evidenced by a culture of listening and understanding. We endeavor to create a workplace where people feel empowered to act; a safe place where people are open to discussing different views; ongoing education opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion; and to build a culture of belonging and accountability.

What to Know: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is a proud employee-owned firm that’s been transforming the built environment for over 50 years. Our mission is to make buildings more sustainable, energy-efficient, accessible, healthy, and resilient, not just with better structures, but to the communities they serve. Working with architects, engineers, developers, owners, and project teams, our team of consultants is always pushing boundaries, collaborating, and problem-solving to deliver solutions that benefit people and the planet.

Join us and become part of a company where your work helps shape a better built environment—and where your voice matters. For further information on Steven Winter Associates, please visit