Energy-Efficient Building Performance Consultant II

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional development

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is seeking a Building Performance Consultant II in Madison to advance energy-efficient design through advanced performance modeling and tool development.

You will interpret basis of design data, engage with project partners, and deliver timely insights to design teams and clients. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary knowledge across HVAC, electrical systems, and building envelope, with proficiency in industry-standard simulation tools and CAD/BIM software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering from an accredited program.
• Advanced understanding of building systems across disciplines and proven experience in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope systems.
• Advanced understanding of high performance design tenets including renewable and alternative energy strategies, daylighting, embodied energy, indoor environmental quality, material composition, water efficiency, life cycle assessment, and built environment planning.
• Ability to use at least one building system simulation tool, including EnergyPlus, IES-VE, TRNSYS, DOE-2 (eQuest), TRACE, CFD, or Radiance, for consulting and analysis. Strong understanding and application of simulation tools for the appropriate systems and technologies.
• Experience in computer operation for building system analysis and engineering calculation programs.
• Proficiency in use of CAD/BIM software as necessary for building performance analysis and consulting.
• Understanding of applicable rating systems, design codes and standards, and ability to interpret them.

Responsibilities

• Support the high performance design process through analysis and performance modeling.
• Develop and optimize analytical tools and processes to provide timely, design-relevant insight to internal design teams, partners and clients.
• Interpret and utilize information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients to deliver effective energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical systems

Building envelope

Lighting design

Energy modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering

Tools

EnergyPlus

IES-VE

TRNSYS

DOE-2/eQuest

Radiance

Job description

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is seeking a Building Performance Consultant II in Madison to advance energy-efficient design through advanced performance modeling and tool development.

You will interpret basis of design data, engage with project partners, and deliver timely insights to design teams and clients. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary knowledge across HVAC, electrical systems, and building envelope, with proficiency in industry-standard simulation tools and CAD/BIM software.