About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

This entry-level Energy Engineer role supports portfolio- and project-level energy, sustainability, and decarbonization work for a confidential client in the engineering sector. You will assist senior engineers with energy audits, benchmarking, modeling, retrofit analysis, and data collection to help clients meet carbon-reduction goals for the built environment.

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What You’ll Do

• Support energy audit and carbon-reduction assessments for buildings and portfolios
• Perform energy benchmarking and utility-use analysis to identify savings opportunities
• Assist project and senior engineers on energy, decarbonization, and retro-commissioning studies
• Conduct energy calculations and life-cycle/economic analyses for low-carbon retrofit solutions
• Build and run energy models using eQuest and IESVE (or similar tools)
• Perform site visits and collect field data to document existing conditions and baseline performance

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 0–2 years of engineering experience (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)
• Familiarity or coursework in building systems, energy efficiency, and building decarbonization
• Basic knowledge of New York City climate and carbon-related local laws and requirements preferred
• EIT certification preferred but not required — willingness to pursue EIT within 1–2 years is a plus
• Proactive communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and in teams
• Experience or coursework with energy modeling tools (eQuest, IESVE) and Excel-based analysis is highly valued

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $70,000–$85,000 USD per year (actual pay determined by skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Eligible for performance-based bonuses
• 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 and training

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Location & Work Authorization

• Location: Manhattan, NY (on-site or hybrid as defined by the confidential client)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

If you require a disability-related accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify Careertakes so we can coordinate with the confidential client to provide a reasonable accommodation.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.