HVAC Project Engineer (Energy Force)

Saving the World! Help Wanted…

Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.

Celebrating 5 years on Inc. 5000 America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. Recognized in Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2025.

We are an energetic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!

Location: On-site (Based in Shelton, CT), Hybrid, or Remote

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to fill the role of HVAC Project Engineer position with our Energy Force team. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and scoping the installation of HVAC equipment across multiple sites. This role demands a strong background in commercial HVAC systems, exceptional planning abilities, and a commitment to delivering quality service.

Why this Role is Important:

Budderfly installs a variety of advanced technologies to save energy on our customers' sites. Ensuring that these technologies are installed effectively and without issue is vital to the success of the organization. This role is for a key player among the impactful team which is tasked with ensuring that these technologies are installed with the utmost quality while ensuring optimal customer satisfaction. They will do this by planning installation site work, the details of replacements, and developing project cost estimates as a part of our Energy Force team. The successful candidate will have a background in project engineering functions within the HVAC field.

Join our team and play a crucial role in delivering top-notch HVAC solutions, ensuring comfort and efficiency for our customers!

Key Responsibilities

- Site Estimation and Planning:

- Assist with conducting detailed site assessments to estimate the requirements for HVAC equipment installation.

- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to develop installation plans and timelines.

- Evaluate site conditions

- Project Scoping

- Develops detailed project installation plan which includes the replacement HVAC unit and ancillary items such as gas piping, electrical, and ductwork modifications that may be needed

- Develops ancillary quotes from internal and external parties to produce entire project cost estimate

- Quality Assurance:

- Ensure all installations meet industry standards and company quality guidelines.

- Conduct quarterly (estimated) site inspections to monitor site conditions and plan for any issues that may arise during the installation process.

- Travel Requirements

- Willingness to travel up to 25% (estimated) to various job sites across the region to better understand site conditions and project scopes

- Works within the company Work Order Management system to ensure work orders are sent to all Energy Force technicians

- Reviews installation surveys to ensure all required scope completion from technicians

- Provide excellent and timely customer service through phone, email, and chat

- Ensure utmost customer satisfaction (internal and external to Budderfly) throughout the Budderfly and Energy Force work order systems

- Works to improve customer satisfaction throughout the Energy Force installation process

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial HVAC installation and management.

- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, installation techniques, and relevant regulations.

- Excellent communication, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

- Proven ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

- Experience with project management software.

- Familiarity with safety regulations and protocols in the HVAC industry.

- Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

- Coordinating multiple daily tasks concurrently.

- Demonstrated experience in customer phone service.

- Able to work as a team player and independently.

- Creative problem solver with ability to multi-task.

- Passion for energy savings.

- Maintaining positive relationships with customers.

- Enjoys continuous learning, as supported by your organization, both technically and professionally.

- Work across organization Teams.

Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer:

- Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment

- Competitive pay

- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance

- Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.

Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career web page as a result of your disability.