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Altanova

Building Energy Performance Director

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $240K/yr

You'll collaborate directly with architects, design engineers, contractors, and building operators ... Familiarity with rating systems such as ENERGY STAR MFNC, ZERH, LEED, Energize Green Communities ...

Crusoe

Sustainability Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$240 - $285/hr

This is a high-impact role that combines deep technical expertise in green building with strategic ... Help shape communications on sustainability for diverse audiences including executives, engineering ...

legence

Mechanical Engineer

Paducah, KY · On-site

Are you a passionate Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next big step in your career? At CMTA ... LEED AP, CEM, or other green building certifications * Experience with plumbing and fire protection ...

legence

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Arlington, VA

$120K - $158K/yr

Are you a passionate Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next big step in your career? At CMTA ... LEED AP, CEM, or other green building certifications * Experience with plumbing and fire protection ...

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How much do green building engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for green building engineer in New York is $35.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.88 and $39.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a green building engineer?

Green Building Engineers are professionals who design, construct, and maintain buildings in ways that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability. They focus on energy efficiency, water conservation, the use of sustainable materials, and improving indoor environmental quality. Their work often involves integrating renewable energy systems, optimizing building systems, and ensuring compliance with green building standards such as LEED or BREEAM. Green Building Engineers collaborate with architects, construction teams, and environmental consultants to create environmentally responsible and resource-efficient buildings. This role is essential in helping reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a green building engineer?

Green Building Engineers require expertise in sustainable design principles, energy modeling, and environmental regulations, often supported by a degree in engineering or environmental science and relevant certifications like LEED AP. Familiarity with building information modeling (BIM) software, energy analysis tools, and green building rating systems is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are soft skills that help drive project success and stakeholder engagement. These competencies ensure the delivery of environmentally responsible, cost-effective, and compliant building solutions.

What are some common challenges faced by green building engineers when integrating sustainable technologies into existing structures?

Green Building Engineers often encounter challenges when retrofitting sustainable technologies into older buildings, such as outdated infrastructure, limited space for new systems, and budget constraints. These professionals must carefully assess the building’s existing conditions, work closely with architects and facility managers, and develop innovative solutions that comply with sustainability standards while minimizing disruption to occupants. Collaboration and creative problem-solving are essential in overcoming these hurdles and ensuring the successful implementation of green upgrades.

What is the difference between Green Building Engineer vs Sustainable Design Engineer?

AspectGreen Building EngineerSustainable Design Engineer
CertificationsLEED AP, WELL APLEED AP, WELL AP
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, building projectsDesign studios, architectural firms
Industry UsageConstruction, real estate developmentArchitecture, urban planning

Green Building Engineers focus on implementing sustainable practices during construction and building operation, ensuring compliance with green standards. Sustainable Design Engineers primarily work on creating eco-friendly building concepts during the planning and design phases. While both roles emphasize sustainability and share certifications like LEED, Green Building Engineers are more involved in on-site implementation, whereas Sustainable Design Engineers concentrate on initial design strategies.

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Infographic showing various Green Building Engineer job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,612 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Instructor (HVAC, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Green Construction)

Solar One

Long Island City, NY • On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver Solar One training programs related to green construction, building operations, solar PV, and HVAC to workforce development clients.

  • Serve as the primary instructor for offsite programs, including workshops and community solar workforce development initiatives in New York and New Jersey.

  • Track and record classroom activities, including attendance, grades, and student feedback in Salesforce.

Job description

Job Title: Instructor (Workforce Training)
Type: Full-time (Onsite NYC-based)
Start: September 2026
About Solar One
Solar One is a 501c(3) organization that empowers communities in the New York City metro area to thrive in the face of the challenges brought on by climate change, and to embrace a world that is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive.
Originally founded in 2004 to manage Stuyvesant Cove Park, a two-acre native plant park and a small environmental education center, Solar One has grown into an award-winning organization with a thriving array of programs. Solar One's mission is to design and deliver innovative education, training, and technical assistance that fosters sustainability and resiliency in diverse urban environments. We empower learning that changes the way people think about energy, sustainability, and resilience by engaging and educating a diverse set of stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Job Summary
Solar One's Green Workforce program trains students in hard skills that align with the broader clean energy sector, including green construction, green building operations and maintenance, building electrification, HVAC, solar PV, and more. Solar One is seeking an Independent Contract who will be responsible for delivering Solar One's workforce development courses focused on energy efficiency, renewables, construction, and the building trades. Training is delivered in hands-on, interactive formats in our classrooms and hands-on training lab, as well as offsite at partner locations throughout New York City and parts of New Jersey. The Instructor will report to the Manager of Green Workforce Training.
The Instructor would first learn and co-teach with existing staff, and eventually lead workforce development programs for adults. Teaching is delivered in-person while computer-based work can be done at home or at our office space in Long Island City, Queens.
Primary job responsibilities include:
  • Deliver Solar One training programs to our workforce development clients. Programs include but are not limited to green construction (introductory carpentry, electrical and plumbing), green building operations and maintenance, solar PV installation, and HVAC maintenance and repair. There will be times that client-facing responsibilities are expected of the Instructor, and they should be relied upon to positively represent Solar One in the field.
  • Being the primary instructor for offsite programming, including but not limited to: NYPA environmental workshops the New York metro area and potentially across the State; New Jersey BPU community solar workforce development programs across New Jersey State; and offsite fee-for-service programs at partner locations throughout New York City. It is also expected that this role will be willing to travel within both New York and New Jersey for additional future programs, if awarded.
  • Tracking and recording activities in the classroom, including attendance, grades, and qualitative student feedback in Salesforce.
  • The right candidate for this role will be willing and able to adapt to a changing schedule, which may include an unplanned need for a substitute instructor at an existing program.

Qualifications and Skills
Successful candidates for this role should be able to demonstrate the following:
  • At least three or more years of field and/or teaching experience in two or more of the following areas: green construction (introductory carpentry, electrical and plumbing), green building operations and maintenance, solar PV installation, or HVAC maintenance and repair.
  • The ability to learn new curriculum and material in a primarily independent environment. This includes ongoing research in the subject matter areas listed above, with a willingness to further educate themselves about technological and sector updates.
  • Strong background and content knowledge in the broader clean energy sector (in the field, as an educator, or both), with at least eight years or more or experience in two or more of the areas below:
  • Construction basics: carpentry, electrical and plumbing
  • Energy efficiency building maintenance (HVAC and boiler experience highly desirable)
  • Multifamily residential and commercial energy auditing
  • Electrical retrofitting
  • Solar PV
  • A strong aptitude to continually learn new material and curriculum, with a willingness to independently upskill to remain fluent in the current technological trends and training methodology.
  • Industry-recognized certifications extremely desirable, such as BPI, GPRO, BPI, NABCEP, LEED, or related.
  • Interest and passion in teaching about sustainability, energy efficiency, and renewable technologies to underserved communities who have been historically marginalized by the effects of climate change.
  • Ability to work independently and problem solve in an unsupervised setting. The right candidate will be able to think on their feet and use quality judgement and integrity to make informed decisions.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products. Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn how to use Salesforce for tracking student data.
  • Verbal communication, strong writing skills, project and time management, attention to detail, adaptability.
  • Demonstrated success in communicating with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain strong partnerships. Must be a team player who works well in a collaborative environment.

Pay and Benefits
This position is full-time / Exempt
Paying $75,000-95,000 per year (salary based on experience)
Solar One's full-time employment benefits include:
  • Health care and well-being programs, including medical, dental, vision, EAP
  • 4 weeks of paid time off that increases with tenure
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) retirement savings

Solar One is an equal opportunity employer. Solar One strives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of renewable energy and resilience and people in a rapidly changing world. Solar One recruits and employs through a lens of equity and encourages people of all races, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law to apply.

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