Energy Architect (THERM) New York

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 a provider of specialty consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries, focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. The firm is expanding based on our reputation for technical expertise and excellent client service.

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

Job Description

As part of our growth, we are currently looking for a motivated Energy Architect with 3-5+ years of experience to join our Energy Modeling group within our Energy & Sustainability Division. The Energy Architect 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 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

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

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

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.