Job Description

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services seeks a dynamic and experienced Energy Engineer within the Bureau of Facilities Planning & Administrative Services - Office of Facilities Planning and Space Management.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Leading energy-efficient controls efforts at DOHMH, including serving as a central touchpoint for stakeholders: The person will oversee cost-effective controls interventions across DOHMH's portfolio. The person will serve as a central touchpoint for stakeholders on controls upgrades/enhancements, including the Facilities Planning Group, Operations Group (plant operations and facilities management), IT, and controls contractors.

Supervising design of DOHMH's new building automation network architecture:

The person will oversee design of DOHMH's new building automation network architecture to support operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third-party integration devices connected through BACNET.

Effectively operating and using controls systems, including performing trending:

The person will monitor the alarm status of all BAS specific to sites and respond accordingly. In addition, the person will perform data trending and use data analysis software to identify areas of improvement for the mechanical systems. Furthermore, the person will optimize sequences of operations for various type of large HVAC equipment to ensure that this equipment run as efficiently as possible and permit self-diagnosing of abnormal conditions.

Evaluating the operational condition of a variety of BAS throughout DOHMH's portfolio: The person will prepare condition assessment survey reports for the existing building automation systems.

In addition, the person will work closely with Agency Stationary Engineers regarding potential BAS software and hardware changes, including operational improvements and installation of building automation system components.

Providing oversight of the controls service contracts: The person will ensure that contract service providers are delivering effective services regarding installation, commissioning, programming, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of controls systems.

Identifying operational efficiency improvements to reduce equipment wear and tear and create energy and emissions savings:

The person will take snapshots of large energy-consuming HVAC equipment and compare them on a periodic basis to see where opportunities exist to reduce equipment run times, reduce GPM flow rates, CFM airflows, and/or operating pressures when feasible. Overseeing controls procurement and design:

The person will review plans, construction contract specifications, and codes to determine project requirements and their compliance with DOHMH standard specs for new projects. The person will also select materials, including DDC modules, field sensing and control devices, dampers, and valves, to meet project requirements, specifications, codes and DOHMH standards.

Preferred Skills: ;

Vocational or associate degree in electronics, control systems, mechanical systems, computer technology, or similar field preferred.

Experience in the HVAC controls industry including DDC Systems commissioning, software integration operation, and calibration.

Full understanding of the preventative maintenance and service of additional building automation management systems including but not limited to Tridium (Niagara AX and Niagara 4), Distech, Johnson Controls, Carrier, Andover, Allerton, Trane, and Automated Logic.

Knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment operation such as chillers, air handlers, roof top units, pumps, boilers, and how their control systems can be enhanced to improve energy efficiency.

Familiarity with technical project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close-out.

Knowledge of energy costs and billing, energy savings calculation methodologies, and emissions calculations methodologies.

Commitment to customer service and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects.

Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware and software. Network/IT experience highly desired

May operate a motor vehicle.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural technology; biology; building science; chemistry; construction

management; energy management; engineering, engineering technology; environmental science; facilities management; physics; or a related field; or

2. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two (2) years in length, in a construction trade with an emphasis on energy efficiency for buildings and two (2)

years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or

3. Four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting,

analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for every 30 semester credits of undergraduate education in any of the fields described in “1” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for a master’s degree in any of the fields

described in “1” above.

Special Note

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, candidates other than Professional

Engineers or Registered Architects must have either:

a) A Bachelor of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or

b) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in building science, energy management, or engineering from an

accredited college or university; or

c) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above.

d) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, one (1) additional year of experience as described in “4” above; or

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, candidates other than Professional

Engineers or Registered Architects must have, after meeting the requirements for

Assignment Level II, one (1) additional year of experience as described in “3” above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.