Energy Analyst

SOCOTEC US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking an Energy Analyst to join our Energy Modeling group within the Energy & Sustainability Division in New York. This role supports Energy Project Managers on local, national, and international sustainability projects, engaging with major real estate developers and design firms.

You will receive training on hygrothermal analyses, energy code issues, and MEP-envelope interactions. Responsibilities include U-values, dewpoint, WUFI, CFD, and detailed reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering, or Physics; architecture issues experience required.
• Experience with architectural details is the essential qualification
• US project experience with envelope U-value calculations is a plus
• Experience with THERM, COMCheck, WUFI, or CFD is a plus
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics is a plus
• Experience with Passive House (PHI or PHIUS) is a plus
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Basic AutoCAD and Revit skills
• Computer programming knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations of U-value for various building assemblies (walls, thermal bridges, fenestration, roofs, etc), spanning the entire range of construction in multiple climate zones – after training.
• Perform dewpoint analyses – after training.
• Perform hygrothermal transfer (WUFI modeling) – after training.
• Perform CFD analyses, if activating in this area – after training.
• Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity
• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with job related management teams
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed
• Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from beginning through completion
• Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings
• Maintain established utilization levels

Skills

Architectural details

Analytical abilities

Written and verbal communication

Passive House knowledge

Heat transfer / thermodynamics

Programming knowledge

Envelope U-value calculations (US)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering, or Physics

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

THERM

COMCheck

WUFI

CFD

Job description

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

As part of our growth, we are currently looking for a motivated Energy Analyst with 0-5 years of experience to join our Energy Modeling group within our Energy & Sustainability Division. The Energy Analyst will support Energy Project Managers and will be involved in high-profile sustainability projects – locally, nationally, and internationally - with the opportunity to work with major real estate developers, award-winning design firms, and top tier construction companies. The Energy Architect will also be a technically proficient team player integrated into a team of talented SOCOTEC professionals who have completed over 350 LEED projects worldwide, at the forefront of energy and materials innovation, and have been actively involved in the U.S. Green Building Council since its inception. Our project types are broad, including offices, multi-family residential (mid & high-rise), assembly, natatoriums, and art galleries and project sizes typically range from 100k to 2 million square feet.

This position will report to the Senior Energy Analyst within our Energy Division.

You will exchange information about techniques and methods, broadly collaborate with other SOCOTEC groups from concept through construction and manage client contact. You will also be trained on hygrothermal analyses of the building envelope, on Energy Code issues, and interaction between MEP and envelopes.

Other general responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform calculations of U-value for various building assemblies (walls, thermal bridges, fenestration, roofs, etc), spanning the entire range of construction in multiple climate zones – after training.
• Perform dewpoint analyses – after training.
• Perform hygrothermal transfer (WUFI modeling) – after training.
• Perform CFD analyses, if activating in this area – after training.
• Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity
• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with job related management teams
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed
• Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from beginning through completion
• Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings
• Maintain established utilization levels

Please note that this is a technical consulting position, NOT a design position.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering, or Physics degree is acceptable but experience with architectural issues is required;
• Experience with architectural details is the essential qualification
• US project experience with envelope U-value calculations is a plus
• Experience with THERM, COMCheck, WUFI, or CFD is a plus
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics is a plus
• Experience with Passive House (PHI or PHIUS) is a plus
• Excellent analytical abilities;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft software, particularly Excel;
• Basic AutoCAD and Revit skills;
• Computer programming knowledge is a plus as SOCOTEC often utilizes and develops custom analysis tools

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time, 4 days in office with one hybrid/ remote day

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.