Building Certification Assoc., Mechanical Systems Specialist

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time 10 days per year + CTO

Sick time 5 days per year with STO

403(b) employer matching after 1 year

Insurance premium covered 75%

Birthday off

Job summary

Phius is seeking a Building Certification Associate, Mechanical Systems Specialist to join the Building Certification Team in Chicago or remotely. You will verify energy models and drawings for compliance with Phius standards, while supporting certification protocols and database updates.

The role reports to a Building Certification Manager and requires independent work to meet targets. Ideal candidates have a strong background in passive/high-performance buildings, plus hands-on modeling

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience working in passive building or a related high-performance building field.
• Energy modeling experience.
• Proficiency with software generally: Microsoft Office, Google Docs and internet best practices.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Master of Science Degree in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in passive building or a related high-performance building field.
• Proficiency with WUFI Passive, WUFI Pro, THERM, EnergyPlus or OpenStudio, IES VE and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing building energy models for compliance with Phius and best practices.
• Reviewing architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings for compliance with Phius standards and best practices.
• Communicating/responding to project-specific inquiries from Phius-certified passive building professionals.
• Research projects and certification protocol development.
• Database updates and general programmatic updates.

Skills

Energy modeling

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Master of Science in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

WUFI Passive

WUFI Pro

THERM

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

Python

Job description

Company

Phius

Location

Chicago or Remote

Position

Building Certification Associate, Mechanical Systems Specialist

Type

Full-Time

About Phius

Phius is a 501(c)(3) organization leading the way in passive building standards for climate-specific and cost-optimized performance. We advance high-performance building through certification, training, and research, contributing to a more sustainable built environment. Phius is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Position Overview

As demand for passive building grows, Phius is in search of a qualified individual to join the Phius Building Certification Team. The position will report to a Building Certification Manager, but will be expected to work independently to achieve goals and targets. Key responsibilities are listed, but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing building energy models for compliance with Phius and best practices
• Reviewing architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings for compliance with Phius standards and best practices
• Communicating/responding to project-specific inquiries from Phius-certified passive building professionals
• Research projects and certification protocol development
• Database updates and general programmatic updates

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
• 3+ years of experience working in passive building or a related high-performance building field
• Energy modeling experience
• Proficiency with software generally: Microsoft Office, Google Docs and internet best practices
• Communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
• 5+ years of experience working in passive building or a related high-performance building field
• Proficiency with WUFI Passive, WUFI Pro, THERM, EnergyPlus or OpenStudio, IES VE and/or Python

Compensation

• Starting Salary: $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience
• Vacation time: 10 days per year + birthday + additional day of CTO awarded per year of service
• Sick time off: 5 days per year with up to 40 hours of unused STO rollover per year
• 403(b) (non-profit version of 401(k)): Employee contribution available upon sign-up and 10% employer matching after 1 year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance: Phius covers 75% of the insurance premium