Remote Building Performance Lead & Energy Modeling Expert

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Career development

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Building Performance Analyst to join a forward-thinking architectural and engineering consultancy. Based remotely, you will lead energy modeling, daylighting, and CFD studies to optimize design and occupant comfort across projects.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers worldwide, advancing sustainable design from concept through post-occupancy evaluation, and mentoring junior analysts while ensuring adherence to Green Star SA and

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in building performance analysis and energy modeling.
• Expert proficiency in energy simulation software (EnergyPlus, IESVE) and daylighting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the building performance analysis process, including energy modeling, daylight simulation, thermal comfort analysis, and CFD.
• Develop and implement performance targets and metrics for projects.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate performance considerations from concept through construction documentation.
• Interpret simulation results and provide actionable recommendations to optimize building design.
• Conduct post-occupancy evaluations to assess actual building performance against design goals.

Skills

Energy modeling

CFD

EnergyPlus

Building science

Education

MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EnergyPlus

IESVE

DesignBuilder

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Building Performance Analyst to join a forward-thinking architectural and engineering consultancy. Based remotely, you will lead energy modeling, daylighting, and CFD studies to optimize design and occupant comfort across projects.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers worldwide, advancing sustainable design from concept through post-occupancy evaluation, and mentoring junior analysts while ensuring adherence to Green Star SA and