Assistant Project Engineer

Join Our Mission-Driven Team!

We are an energy services company reinventing the way energy is used in buildings. We engineer energy upgrades, implement them, and track savings to ensure lasting impact. Our clients include many Fortune 500 companies, and our services span:

  • Engineering — Benchmarking, ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 audits, retro-commissioning
  • Energy project implementation
  • Ongoing data analytics, fault detection, and diagnosis (FDD)

 

About the Role

We are seeking a driven, full-time Assistant Project Engineer who is ready to take on big responsibilities in a small, passionate team. In this role, you will work on projects ranging from $50,000 to $5 million, managing energy upgrades from start to finish — including lighting, HVAC, controls, building envelope improvements, and compliance audits (ASHRAE Level I and II).

Much of our work is on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area. Some travel (20%–30%) may be required.

 

Responsibilities

Project Engineering and Management Support

  • Conduct site visits to assess and document existing building conditions
  • Collaborate with engineers to design high-value energy-saving measures
  • Develop project reports, including audit reports, scopes of work and bid packages
  • Assist with subcontractor bid evaluations and selections
  • Help manage project budgets, schedules, and on-site execution
  • Support client communications, ensuring satisfaction and successful outcomes
  • Bridge between field realities and engineering design to meet or exceed energy saving goals
  • Collect, review and run calculations based on large data sets

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field, preferably engineering related (EE, ME, CE)
  • Prior professional work experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer-focused and professional demeanor
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Project
  • Willingness and ability to travel regionally and nationally
  • Clean DMV record

 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work on-site in commercial buildings, sometimes in tight, enclosed, or elevated spaces (e.g., mechanical rooms, rooftops, crawlspaces)
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per day)
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

 

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

  • Engineering background (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related fields)
  • Experience conducting compliance audits (ASHRAE Level I or II)
  • Familiarity with energy efficiency technologies and retro-commissioning (RCx)
  • Experience with control system programming or building automation systems
  • Knowledge of facilities maintenance practices and standards
  • Strong data entry and calculation skills, especially for energy modeling
  • Coding experience
  • Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and in various indoor/outdoor conditions

 

What We Offer

  • Meaningful, mission-driven work
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

 

If you’re interested in joining our team and would like to apply, please send your resume to info@ecocosminc.com