Building Performance Consultant I

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $70,000 - $82,000

Profit-sharing bonus

Employer-paid medical insurance

Employer-paid vision and dental

Employer-paid disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off: 15 days + 11 holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

Company Building Evolution Corporation in Worcester, MA seeks a skilled engineer to advance high-performance building projects. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field and entails energy modeling, lifecycle cost analyses, and on-site inspections.

You will prepare reports detailing energy measures for new and existing facilities. The successful candidate will perform energy modeling using OpenStudio/EnergyPlus, evaluate enclosure and mechanical systems, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or similar.
• Technical understanding of high-performance building of Mechanical and Enclosure systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform energy modeling for commercial and residential buildings using OpenStudio/EnergyPlus per ASHRAE standards.
• Develop energy savings and lifecycle cost analyses of building energy measures.
• Perform on-site inspections and testing of enclosure/mechanical systems during assessment.
• Write reports detailing building components and energy efficiency measures.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or similar

Tools

OpenStudio/EnergyPlus

WUFI Passive

THERM modeling

SketchUp

Job description

Company Building Evolution Corporation

Location Worcester MA

At Building Evolution, we’re innovators shaping the future of high- performance buildings. We deliver market-leading technical expertise, analysis, and guidance that help our clients achieve smarter, more efficient buildings.

We’re a team of passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to client service and continuous learning. At Building Evolution, we foster deep collaboration. We teach, we explore, and we grow together, proactively generating solutions that make a real impact for building owners and operators, for building users, and for the broader community of stakeholders.

Building Evolution is looking for a team member with the following qualification:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or similar.
• Technical understanding of high-performance building of Mechanical and Enclosure systems.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Certified Passive House Consultant (Phius). Experience to include: WUFI Passive (and/or METr), THERM modeling, develop building geometry from plans in SketchUp, and submitting Phius projects for Design and Final Certification.
• Energy Modeling. Perform advanced energy modeling analysis for commercial and residential buildings primarily using OpenStudio/Energy Plus in accordance with ASHRAE Standards.
• Perform energy savings and lifecycle cost analyses of energy saving measures related to the building enclosure, lighting, HVAC, plug loads, and building energy management systems.
• Perform excel based calculations utilizing engineering principles.
• Technical design review of Mechanical and Enclosure design.
• Develop and write reports that detail building components as well as describe energy efficiency measures to improve design and control for new and existing facilities.
• Performing on-site inspections and testing involving visual observation and diagnostic testing of building performance issues, enclosure/mechanical system failures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based file management tools.

We Offer a Competitive And Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,000, commensurate with experience.
• Profit-sharing bonus plan (eligible after 3rd quarter of employment)
• 75% employer-paid medical insurance
• 100% employer-paid vision and dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off: growing from 15 days PTO + 11 company holidays
• Employee referral program

Ready to Build the Future with Us?

If you think that you are a good candidate that will be a good addition to the team, and you are excited about this position,