Energy / Field Engineer

Position Overview

Smith Engineering is seeking an Energy/Field Engineer to join our team in the New York Metro area. Location: New York Metro area. You will split your time between our Manhattan office and various customer sites, with a heavy emphasis on on-site field operations (approximately 90% of the role). At Smith Engineering, our vision is to create a sustainable future by improving operations and increasing efficiency in critical facilities. For more than a dozen years, we have been a leader in central plant design and optimization, building a reputation for discovering and solving facility challenges and improving central plant operations. We are looking for a high-energy, hands-on engineer to serve as the "boots on the ground" for our most complex energy optimization projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Testing and Data Collection: Perform physical checkouts of building subsystems, including inserting probes and meters into ducts and pipes to measure temperature, pressure, and flow.
• System Performance Evaluation: Assist in redefining "as-intended" performance standards for complex facilities and conduct testing to ensure systems meet these new efficiency benchmarks.
• Documentation and Reporting: Diligently fill out testing forms, collect equipment data, and maintain organized logs of field observations for the senior engineering team.
• Logistics and Coordination: Manage the transport, delivery, and setup of specialized testing equipment at various customer sites across the NYC metro area.
• On-Site Client Relations: Interact professionally with Chief Engineers, facility managers, and contractors while working at command centers and mechanical plants.
• Cross-Functional Learning: Collaborate with the design and energy teams to translate field findings into long-term energy conservation measures (ECMs).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (SUNY Maritime graduates are highly encouraged to apply) with 0-3 years of experience in the building energy or HVAC industry. (Willing to train the right entry-level candidate.)
• Hands-on aptitude with a genuine love for working with your hands and a "blue-collar" work ethic.
• Physical discipline: Comfortable in a physically demanding plant environment, capable of navigating mechanical rooms, and willing to travel between sites.
• Academic discipline: A proven track record of diligence and reliability.
• Effective communication skills: An extroverted personality comfortable with meeting new people and presenting observations to internal senior staff.
• Must be located within 50 miles of New York City and comfortable with 90% field-based work.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical flexible spending account (FSA).
• Transit and parking accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.