Entry-Level Building Performance Consultant — Energy Efficiency

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Tampa is seeking a Building Performance Consultant I to help clients achieve energy‑efficient building solutions. You will evaluate building designs, simulate performance, and educate project teams on innovative technologies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architects, engineers, and clients to advance high‑performance design across healthcare, science, and technology facilities in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering from an accredited program; or commensurate degree and experience with building systems.
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope systems.
• Fundamental understanding of major tenets of high‑performance design 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.
• Experience in computer operation for building system analysis and engineering calculation programs.
• Ability to learn CAD/BIM software as necessary for building performance analysis and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate building and system design strategies to improve energy performance.
• Use building simulation tools to inform design and compare performance to accepted standards.
• Educate clients, architects and engineers on new technologies and innovative solutions.

Skills

HVAC design

Building performance

Strong communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

EnergyPlus

IES-VE

TRNSYS

DOE-2/eQuest

TRACE

CFD

Radiance

CAD/BIM

Job description

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Tampa is seeking a Building Performance Consultant I to help clients achieve energy‑efficient building solutions. You will evaluate building designs, simulate performance, and educate project teams on innovative technologies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architects, engineers, and clients to advance high‑performance design across healthcare, science, and technology facilities in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.