Work that matters
Every filing, audit and model we deliver helps a real building cut energy use, cost and emissions. Our clients range from single buildings to national portfolios in all 50 states.
How we work
We are remote-friendly across the U.S. Founded in Houston, Texas in 2015, we are a woman-owned small business with a small team of engineers, energy managers and analysts. Our work follows a yearly rhythm, with filing season peaking in the spring.
What we offer
Competitive pay, with details shared in the interview. You will work closely with licensed engineers, own your projects from start to finish and build expertise in a fast-growing field.
Open positions
Mechanical Engineer (PE)
Be the licensed engineer behind our compliance and certification work. You will review and sign third-party data verifications and ENERGY STAR applications, lead ASHRAE energy audits, build compliance plans for building performance standards, and develop energy models for new and existing buildings.
What you will do
- Review benchmarking data and sign or stamp third-party data verifications and ENERGY STAR certification applications as the licensed professional of record.
- Lead ASHRAE Level 1, 2 and 3 energy audits, including site walkthroughs of HVAC, controls, lighting, domestic hot water and envelope.
- Develop building performance standard (BPS) compliance plans, such as for NYC Local Law 97, Boston BERDO, Energize Denver and Washington CBPS, with emissions projections and costed measure packages.
- Build and review whole-building energy models for new construction, code compliance, LEED and the 179D tax deduction.
- Write clear, defensible reports that owners and city reviewers can act on.
- Quality-check analyst work and mentor junior team members.
- Work directly with owners, property managers and program help desks to resolve technical questions.
What you bring
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license, mechanical discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in building energy engineering, HVAC design, commissioning or energy auditing for commercial or multifamily buildings.
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE Standard 211 audits, ASHRAE 90.1 and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
- Hands-on experience with an energy modeling tool such as eQUEST, EnergyPlus/OpenStudio, IES VE or Trane TRACE.
- Strong technical writing and the judgment to stand behind your stamp.
Nice to have
- PE licenses in additional states (for example New York, Massachusetts, California, Colorado or Washington), or willingness to obtain them by comity.
- CEM, BEMP or LEED AP credentials.
- Experience with NYC LL97 reports, Boston BERDO verification or 179D certifications.
- Ability to travel for site visits.
Energy Analyst / Benchmarking Specialist
Keep our clients’ buildings compliant. You will manage utility data and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager accounts for portfolios across the country and prepare the annual benchmarking filings that city and state laws require.
What you will do
- Set up and maintain properties, meters and use details in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
- Request and collect utility data from owners, utilities and aggregated whole-building data programs.
- Check data quality: find gaps, overlaps, estimated reads, unit errors and outliers, and fix them before filing.
- Prepare and submit annual filings for programs such as NYC LL84, Boston BERDO, Energize Denver, Chicago, Washington DC, Seattle, California AB 802, Washington CBPS, Colorado BPS and Maryland BEPS.
- Track program deadlines and keep clients updated on status.
- Prepare ENERGY STAR certification applications and verification packages for PE review.
- Support energy audits and modeling projects with data analysis.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years of experience with energy data, utility bills or building operations.
- Strong Excel skills and close attention to detail.
- Comfortable managing many buildings and deadlines at once, especially during the spring filing season.
- Clear written communication with clients.
Nice to have
- Hands-on ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager experience.
- Familiarity with specific benchmarking or BPS laws.
- Progress toward a credential such as CEM or EBCP.
- Python, SQL or other data tools.
Marketing Lead
Help building owners find us before their deadlines do. You will own our marketing across search, email, paid ads and video, and turn our team’s technical knowledge of benchmarking and building performance laws into clear, useful content.
What you will do
- Own SEO and content strategy for energyfave.com: city and state law guides, deadline reminders, service pages and blog posts.
- Plan and run email campaigns to building owners and property managers ahead of filing deadlines.
- Manage Google Ads campaigns, budgets, keywords and landing pages, and report on cost per lead.
- Grow our YouTube channel with short explainers and how-to videos.
- Keep the WordPress site current and work with our engineers to make sure every claim is accurate.
- Track results in Google Analytics and Search Console and report what is working.
What you bring
- 4+ years of B2B marketing experience with measurable SEO and lead-generation results.
- Hands-on experience running Google Ads campaigns.
- Experience with an email marketing platform and list management.
- Excellent writing and editing skills; able to explain technical topics in plain language.
- Comfortable working in WordPress.
Nice to have
- Experience marketing to real estate, energy, AEC or professional services audiences.
- Video scripting and editing skills.
- CRM experience (for example HubSpot).
- Technical SEO and structured data knowledge.
Accountant
Keep our books accurate and our cash moving. You will run accounts receivable and payable, invoice clients for projects across many cities, and close the month in QuickBooks.
What you will do
- Prepare and send client invoices for project, milestone and recurring work, and follow up on past-due accounts.
- Process vendor bills and payments and keep vendor records current.
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
- Lead month-end close and prepare monthly financial statements.
- Maintain the chart of accounts, classes and job costing in QuickBooks Online.
- Support year-end tax preparation with our outside CPA.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
- Strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting.
- Accuracy, discretion and good follow-through.
Nice to have
- Experience at a professional services or engineering firm.
- CPA license or progress toward one.
- Experience with project-based billing and job costing.
Payroll Specialist (Part-time)
Make sure everyone on our distributed team is paid correctly and on time. You will run payroll, handle contractor payments and 1099s, and keep us compliant with payroll rules in multiple states.
What you will do
- Process regular payroll, including new hires, changes, deductions and terminations.
- Register and maintain state withholding and unemployment accounts as the team grows into new states.
- Reconcile payroll and review payroll tax filings.
- Collect W-9s and prepare and file 1099-NEC forms for independent contractors.
- Support year-end W-2 processing.
- Keep payroll records accurate and confidential.
What you bring
- 2+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll.
- Experience with a payroll platform such as Gusto, ADP or QuickBooks Payroll.
- Knowledge of 1099 contractor reporting.
- High attention to detail and strict confidentiality.
Nice to have
- FPC or CPP certification.
- Experience supporting a remote workforce.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks Online.
How to apply
Click Apply on any role, or email info@energyfave.com with the role in the subject line. Send your resume and a short note about why the role fits you. We read every application and will reply if there is a match.
Don’t see your role? Send us your resume anyway. We are always glad to hear from people who care about building performance.
Energy Fave is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.