Do work that helps buildings use less energy.
1st Green Choice is a small, woman-owned team helping building owners across the country measure their energy use and meet local requirements. We’re growing — and we’d love to meet people who care about doing careful work and treating clients well.
Small team, real ownership
No layers, no busywork. You’ll see the difference your work makes every week.
Get it right
Clients trust us with deadlines that carry fines. We check our work and fix problems before anyone else sees them.
Keep people posted
Clear, friendly updates — so no client ever has to wonder where their project stands.
Make an impact
Every building we help measure its energy use is a step toward lower emissions in its city.
Grow together
We share what we learn, cover for each other in busy season, and invest in each person’s growth.
Built for a good working life
Our busiest months are spring, when most reporting deadlines land. We plan ahead so the rush is organized — and the rest of the year is calmer.
- Flexible scheduleFocus on results, not hours at a desk
- Remote-friendlyWork from where you do your best work
- Learn the whole fieldTraining on building energy laws across the U.S.
- Room to growTake on more as the company grows
- Meaningful workHelp cities reach their climate goals
- Supportive teamSmall, friendly and collaborative
Find your place on the team
Click a role to see the details. Pay ranges are listed for every position.
Mechanical Engineer (PE)
Be the licensed engineering voice behind our building energy work — reviewing data, leading assessments and guiding clients on what their buildings need.
Mechanical Engineer (PE)
You'll work across a portfolio of commercial and multifamily buildings in many cities and states, helping owners understand their energy performance and meet local requirements. You'll have real ownership, direct client contact, and the support of a small team that values careful, clear work.
What you'll do
- Review building energy and water data for accuracy and sign off where a licensed professional is required
- Lead building energy assessments and audits, including occasional site visits
- Translate technical findings into practical recommendations clients can act on
- Help clients understand building performance requirements and plan ahead
- Support and mentor project managers on technical questions
What you'll bring
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (mechanical or related discipline)
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, architectural or energy engineering
- 5+ years in building energy, MEP design, commissioning or energy auditing
- Solid understanding of HVAC systems and building energy use
- Clear, friendly written and verbal communication
Nice to have
- Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
- CEM, BEMP, CxA or LEED AP credential
- Licenses in more than one state
Project Manager
Keep many client projects moving at once — on time, well organized, and with clients who always know where things stand.
Project Manager
You'll own a portfolio of client projects from kickoff to completion. You're the person who keeps the plan, gathers what's needed, coordinates with our engineers, and makes every client feel well taken care of.
What you'll do
- Manage a portfolio of client projects with firm deadlines across many locations
- Collect data and documents from clients and third parties, and follow up until everything is in
- Coordinate with engineers and keep work moving through quality checks
- Keep clients updated through our client portal and by email
- Track deadlines, priorities and changing requirements
- Spot ways to make our process faster and smoother
What you'll bring
- 3+ years of project management, ideally in real estate, energy, engineering or professional services
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Confident, friendly client communication
- Comfortable with spreadsheets and learning new software
Nice to have
- Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager or utility data
- PMP or similar certification
- Background in sustainability, engineering or property management
Accounting Specialist
Keep our books accurate and our cash flow healthy as we grow.
Accounting Specialist
You'll own day-to-day accounting for a growing services business — invoicing, payments, reconciliations and monthly reporting — and work closely with leadership and our outside CPA.
What you'll do
- Prepare and send client invoices and track payments across several payment methods
- Reconcile bank and payment-processor accounts every month
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Run the month-end close and simple monthly reports
- Support payroll, contractor payments and tax-time requests from our CPA
What you'll bring
- 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Strong QuickBooks Online (or Xero) and Excel skills
- Careful, reliable and comfortable working independently
Nice to have
- Experience reconciling Stripe or PayPal
- Accounting degree or progress toward one
Simple, respectful and quick
Apply
Send your résumé and a few lines about you. It takes about three minutes.
Intro call
A 20-minute conversation to get to know each other.
Team interview
Meet the people you’d work with and talk through real examples.
Offer
We move quickly and always let you know where you stand.
Let’s talk
Don’t see the perfect role? Choose “General application” — we’d still like to hear from you.
1st Green Choice is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. If you need an accommodation to apply, email [email protected] or call (713) 471-3213.