Careers

We are actively seeking a highly motivated technical professional to assist with project management on a variety of exciting Local Law 11 projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify new work opportunities and inform Client Services of potential projects with new or current clients.
• Provide overall administrative and technical management support on new facade/roofing opportunities from proposal preparation through final acceptance by client.
• Establish project objectives, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy; provide coordination of project designs with other disciplines.
• Examine building exterior envelopes, develop work scopes and provide budget projections.
• Experience in FISP Inspections/Building Envelope Inspection
• Prepare construction documents and details to address all deficiencies in accordance with DOB and LPC requirements/guidelines.
• Conduct contractor bid solicitations/reviews.
• Perform construction observation and special inspections, issue site visit reports, and establish on-going dialogue with LPC, if applicable
• Create and maintain project schedules, issue change orders, review payment applications and oversee completion of project close-out.
• Actively monitor project budgets to ensure profitability, and develop/maintain client relationships.

Education and Experience:

• 4-Year Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in designing and administering Local Law 11 inspection, repair/roofing projects

Job Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated mastery in: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction observation, client relationship, interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization and leadership skills, as well as ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.
• Applicants must be well versed in all facets of building exterior envelope, weatherproofing, masonry repair, historic preservation, landmarks and roofing projects, as well as FISP inspections and reports.
• A QEWI Certification is preferred

Safari Engineering is looking to fill a Commissioning Engineer position on our new-construction commissioning and retro-commissioning team. The role will lead and/or support a wide range of commissioning projects from design to completion including design review, construction inspections, functional testing, and project close out.

Responsibilities include:

• Commissioning Oversight:
  • Perform Commissioning Design Drawing & Specification Reviews
  • Provide testing and validation oversight of electrical and mechanical infrastructure
  • Review design documents
  • Lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT)
  • Manage third-party commissioning vendors in the performance of pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing
  • Test mechanical and HVAC&R systems including chilled water plants, AHUs/RTUs/DOAS units, boilers, thermal storage systems, building management & automation systems, fire protection systems, plumbing equipment and systems, and other commercial and industrial heating and cooling systems
  • Monitor, review, and execute all facets of Commissioning related projects
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Review component submittal packages
  • Develop pre-functional checklists and functional test procedures
  • Prepare and issue construction field reports
  • Develop and maintain commissioning documentation
  • Collect data for and conduct energy audits
  • Perform field surveys and measurements
• Energy Efficiency and Auditing:
  • Conduct energy audits through observation, inspection, and submetering at job sites
  • Analyze utility bills to identify building energy consumption and potential opportunities for reduction
  • Perform feasibility, energy savings, and cost-benefit financial analyses
  • Analyze building energy consumption
• Project Management:
  • Manage the project commissioning vendor whose primary scope is to identify issues, determine criticality, propose solutions, and document their findings
  • Escalate critical issues to appropriate stakeholders
  • Take ownership of project successes
  • Work with vendors and contractors
  • Develop construction cost estimates
• Technical Expertise:
  • Review equipment submittals and controls sequences of operation
  • Execute and witness performance functional testing
  • Develop and/or commission energy management routines
  • Perform engineering analysis and energy savings calculations
  • Perform ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Energy Audits

Required skills include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Energy Management
• 2+ years of related experience
• PE License and CBCP certification is preferred 
• Business acumen and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask, set priorities, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communications (written and verbal) skills

Principal Accountabilities:

• Perform energy data analysis, synthesize results, and summarize trends including market forecast data
• Utilize and integrate computational and analytical methods and tools to analyze energy consumption, building performance, and carbon emission trends for buildings and portfolios
• Support with company initiatives for NYC Local Laws pertaining to energy and carbon emissions reduction efforts with specific focus on NYC Local Law 97 and Local Law 87
• Lead energy benchmarking efforts across all markets, including but not limited to NYC Local Law 84/133
• Oversee data collection and maintenance of utility, client, building, and weather data
• Implement protocols for organization and quality assurance of company-wide data sets and analysis tools
• Provide strategic and technical insight into energy and carbon savings, potential market gaps, and other market growth opportunities
• Keep abreast of changes in Federal, State, and City policy and other changes in the industry and identify how company data sets support industry and policy changes to drive market growth

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with significant expertise in Excel is a must
• Bachelor’s degree in energy management or other relevant quantitative field
• Previous experience with NYC Local Law 87, 97, 84, 11 is preferred
• Understanding of energy efficiency concepts and building energy use
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning
• Proven ability to work independently and within in a team environment, and to proactively identify problems and solutions