Energy Modeling Specialist — Hybrid/Remote

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking an Energy Analyst with 0-2 years experience to join our Energy Modeling group in the Energy & Sustainability Division. The Analyst will support Energy Project Managers on high-profile green projects locally, nationally, and internationally, collaborating with major real estate developers and top design firms.

This technical consulting position in Fort Lauderdale offers a hybrid/remote work option, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to LEED projects and energy

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering, or Physics; Architectural degree may be acceptable but familiarity with MEP design is required.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and HVAC equipment.
• Experience with building energy modeling using DOE-2, eQuest or EnergyPlus preferred.
• Familiarity with building design drawings and construction.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft software, particularly Excel.
• Basic AutoCAD and Revit skills.
• THERM, WUFI, CFD knowledge is a plus.
• Computer programming knowledge is a plus as SOCOTEC often utilizes and develops custom analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Learn modeling procedures of SOCOTEC
• Model buildings using eQuest, DOE-2 and/or EnergyPlus
• Train in areas related to modeling (e.g., on architectural issues if the main experience is HVAC)
• 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
• If desired by the Energy Analyst and acceptable to their Energy Project Manager(s), a hybrid work option is available. Remote work would be balanced with the necessary training and mentorship for the position and video communication for meetings would be expected.

Skills

Heat transfer & thermodynamics

Analytical abilities

Written & verbal communication

HVAC equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering, or Physics; Architectural degree may be acceptable but familiarity with MEP design is required

Tools

DOE-2

eQuest

EnergyPlus

Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

THERM

WUFI

CFD

Programming knowledge

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking an Energy Analyst with 0-2 years experience to join our Energy Modeling group in the Energy & Sustainability Division. The Analyst will support Energy Project Managers on high-profile green projects locally, nationally, and internationally, collaborating with major real estate developers and top design firms.

This technical consulting position in Fort Lauderdale offers a hybrid/remote work option, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to LEED projects and energy