Energy Design Lead: Passive House & Decarbonization Expert

SupportFinity™

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance/benefits
Professional growth & CE support
Collaborative studio environment

Job summary

West Work is seeking an Energy Designer to work on both residential renovation and new construction projects in Boston. The role emphasizes deep energy retrofits, energy modeling, and high-performance assemblies to improve occupant health and durability.

You will collaborate with Project Managers to integrate sustainability through feasibility, design, and construction phases. For new construction, the position may lead Passive House feasibility studies and support or lead Phius project

Qualifications

  • NAAB-accredited Architecture degree or professional Mechanical Engineering degree.
  • 5–8 years of experience in architecture, building science, or sustainability consulting.
  • CPHC certification or willingness to complete within 6 months.
  • Knowledge of energy modeling software and BIM tools.

Responsibilities

  • Guide energy code pathways for multifamily buildings.
  • Develop decarbonization studies and benchmark utility data.
  • Document building envelope and energy strategies.
  • Lead Passive House/EP Green Communities/LEED certifications.
  • Manage Mass Save documentation and funding applications.
  • Draft energy model reports and analyze results.
  • Collaborate with design teams across feasibility to construction.

Skills

Energy modeling
Building science
Decarbonization studies
Client communication
Team collaboration
Project leadership

Education

NAAB-accredited Architecture
Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

WUFI Passive
WUFI Pro
THERM
SketchUp Pro
Revit
AutoCAD
Rhino
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Excel
eQuest
EC3 Tool
Tally

Job description

West Work is seeking an Energy Designer to work on both residential renovation and new construction projects in Boston. The role emphasizes deep energy retrofits, energy modeling, and high-performance assemblies to improve occupant health and durability.

You will collaborate with Project Managers to integrate sustainability through feasibility, design, and construction phases. For new construction, the position may lead Passive House feasibility studies and support or lead Phius project

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