HVAC Energy Code Compliance Specialist (Florida Energy Gauge)

IES Residential; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Residential is seeking an experienced Energy Code Compliance Specialist to prepare Florida Energy Gauge documentation for new residential projects. You will run Manual J/S/D calculations alongside EnergyGauge modeling and ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation requirements.

You will coordinate with HVAC designers, review plans, and submit complete audit-ready files for permitting and plan review.

Qualifications

• 2+ years using Florida Energy Gauge for residential projects.
• Hands-on experience with Manual J, S, and D calculations.
• Familiarity with Florida Building Code energy provisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Florida Energy Gauge compliance reports for residential projects.
• Coordinate J, S, D data with EnergyGauge inputs.
• Review plans to extract envelope, glazing, insulation data.
• Ensure compliance with Florida Building Code Energy Conservation.
• Generate documentation for permits and plan review.
• Maintain organized audit-ready project files.
• Stay updated on code, energy cycles, and EnergyGauge updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation management

Effective communication

Plan reading

Tools

EnergyGauge USA

Manual J

Manual S

Manual D

Wrightsoft

Elite RHVAC

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Energy Code Compliance Specialist to prepare and manage Florida Energy Gauge (EnergyGauge USA) compliance documentation for new residential projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience running Manual J/S/D load calculations alongside EnergyGauge modeling, understands the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation requirements, and can work closely with HVAC designers and to ensure projects meet or exceed compliance thresholds.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Energy Code Compliance Specialist to prepare and manage Florida Energy Gauge (EnergyGauge USA) compliance documentation for new residential projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience running Manual J/S/D load calculations alongside EnergyGauge modeling, understands the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation requirements, and can work closely with HVAC designers and to ensure projects meet or exceed compliance thresholds.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Florida Energy Gauge (EnergyGauge USA / EnergyGauge Summit) compliance reports for residential projects, ensuring accuracy of building envelope, HVAC, and duct system inputs
• Coordinate with HVAC designers to align Manual J, Manual S, and Manual D data with EnergyGauge modeling inputs
• Review architectural plans and specifications to extract relevant envelope, glazing, insulation, and mechanical system data for accurate energy modeling
• Ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and Energy Conservation edition, as adopted by the state
• Generate and submit required documentation for permitting and plan review
• Maintain organized job files with complete, audit-ready compliance documentation
• Stay current on Florida Building Code updates, energy code cycles, and EnergyGauge software updates

Specific Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience using Florida Energy Gauge (EnergyGauge USA) for residential projects
• Working knowledge of Manual J, Manual S, and Manual D calculations
• Familiarity with the Florida Building Code and Form R405/R406 requirements
• Strong understanding of building envelope components and their impact on energy modeling
• Proficiency reading residential construction plans and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills for managing multiple project files simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for builder and code official interactions

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC design or mechanical contracting background
• Experience with load calculation software (Wrightsoft, Elite RHVAC, or similar)
• Familiarity with builder relationships and