Energy Analyst - Building Envelope & Modeling (Hybrid)

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

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.