Building Performance Consultant

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Building Performance Consultant to advance high performance design through energy modeling, develop analytical tools, and translate results into clear visuals for design teams and clients.

You will collaborate with architects and engineers, apply tools such as EnergyPlus or OpenStudio, and integrate building systems knowledge with codes and standards. A BS in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering is required, along with hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering from an accredited program or commensurate degree/experience with building systems.
• Advanced understanding of building systems across disciplines and proficiency in at least one discipline (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, controls, or envelope).
• Experience with high performance design concepts including daylighting, embodied energy, and life cycle assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support high performance design through analysis of design strategies and performance modeling.
• Develop and optimize analytical tools and processes for timely, design-relevant insights.
• Translate modeling results into clear visualizations for design teams, partners and clients.

Skills

Energy modeling

Building systems knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering

Tools

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

CAD/BIM

Job description

As a Building Performance Consultant in our Chicago office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why We Need You:

In this role, you will support the high performance design process through analysis of high performance design strategies and concepts, primarily through performance modeling; develop and optimize analytical tools and processes to provide timely, design-relevant insight to internal design teams, partners and clients. You will interpret and utilize information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to translate complex modeling results and building system strategies into clear, understandable visualizations that communicate design alternatives, performance impacts, and opportunities for optimization.

Expertise of our most successful Building Performance Consultant:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering (or another engineering discipline) from an accredited program; or commensurate degree and experience with building systems.
• Advanced understanding of building systems across disciplines and proven experience in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope systems.
• Advanced understanding of major tenets of high performance design including renewable and alternative energy strategies, daylighting, embodied energy, indoor environmental quality, material composition, water efficiency, life cycle assessment, and built environment planning.
• Ability to use at least one modern building system simulation tool, including EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, IES-VE, or similar, for consulting and analysis. Strong understanding and application of simulation tools for the appropriate systems and technologies.
• Experience in computer operation for building system analysis and engineering calculation programs.
• Proficiency in use of CAD/BIM software as necessary for building performance analysis and consulting.
• Understanding of applicable rating systems, design codes and standards, and ability to interpret them.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Industry certification or license applicable to building system design and performance including but not limited to LEED AP, ASHRAE HPDP, ASHRAE BEMP, ASHRAE BEAP, Green Globes Professional, or AEE CEM.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) or the ability to obtain the Professional Engineering license (PE) in one or more states.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn application programming language (C++, Ruby, Python, Visual Basic, etc.).
• Understanding of applicable rating systems, design codes and standards, and ability to interpret them.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.