Energy Architect: High-Impact Building Modeling & Analysis

SOCOTEC, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking an Energy Architect to join our Energy Modeling group in the Energy & Sustainability Division.

You will support Energy Project Managers, work on high-profile sustainability projects, and interact with major developers and design firms across local, national, and international scopes. The role emphasizes technical analysis of building envelopes, energy code interactions, and hygrothermal assessments, with training on WUFI, THERM, and CFD as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (or related field); experience with architectural issues required.
• Experience with architectural details is essential.
• US project experience with envelope U-value calculations is a plus.
• Knowledge of heat transfer or thermodynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform building envelope U-value calculations across walls, glazing, roofs in multiple climate zones.
• Conduct hygrothermal transfer modeling (WUFI) and CFD analyses as applicable.
• Document and maintain well written reports on project activities for clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with SOCOTEC groups from concept through construction and support project managers.

Skills

Energy modeling

Analytical skills

Written communication

Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Programming knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering, or Physics (acceptable)

Tools

THERM

COMCheck

WUFI

CFD

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking an Energy Architect to join our Energy Modeling group in the Energy & Sustainability Division.

You will support Energy Project Managers, work on high-profile sustainability projects, and interact with major developers and design firms across local, national, and international scopes. The role emphasizes technical analysis of building envelopes, energy code interactions, and hygrothermal assessments, with training on WUFI, THERM, and CFD as needed.