Senior Energy Specialist (Part-Time)

Bensonwood Design Group; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Dental insurance

Voluntary Short-term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A design and construction firm located in Walpole is seeking a Senior Energy Specialist to join the Preconstruction team on a part-time basis. This position serves as the senior expert on building performance and involves supporting project managers and architects with energy analysis and MEP/HVAC design. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in construction or design. The role offers various benefits and requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in construction or design-build office.
• Knowledge of LEED, WELL and energy rating systems.
• Experience with energy ratings for the certification of homes to energy efficiency standards.
• Proficiency in 3D BIM software (Revit, Cadwork, or equal)

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and architects with energy analysis.
• Maintain expertise on building performance research.
• Communicate energy performance standards.
• Energy Code Research & ResCheck/ComCheck code compliance reports.
• Manual J calculations (heating system load and mechanical system sizing).
• Energy load modeling for system and product comparisons and PV sizing.
• Thermal/moisture analysis and building science consultation.
• Represent the company at conferences and trade shows.
• Give presentations at conferences, and to clients, partners, and public on Bensonwood’s high performance standards and projects of interest.

Skills

Building performance analysis

Energy efficiency standards

3D B.I.M. software proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Revit

Cadwork

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

WrightSoft

Job description

Bensonwood seeks a Senior Energy Specialist to join the Preconstruction team in a part-time role and serve as the senior expert on building performance within the company, and act as a point of contact for information on energy and building science during the sales, design, and build processes.

Support project managers, architects, and engineers with energy analysis and MEP / HVAC design through all stages of product and project development, as well as R&D efforts throughout the company. Consult with partners, clients and sub‑contractors to recommend high performance systems and assemblies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate energy performance standards and expectations internally and externally
• Maintain updated expertise on building performance research
• MEP Schematic Plans
• MEP 3D modeling
• Energy Code Research & ResCheck/ComCheck code compliance reports
• Manual J calculations (heating system load and mechanical system sizing)
• Energy load modeling for system and product comparisons and PV sizing
• Thermal/moisture analysis and building science consultation
• Represent the company at conferences and trade shows
• Give presentations at conferences, and to clients, partners, and public on Bensonwood’s high performance standards and projects of interest

Qualified Candidates

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, in Environmental, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Sustainability Management, Urban Planning or related subjects.
• 5+ years of experience in construction, architectural, engineering or design‑build office
• Knowledge of LEED, WELL and other Sustainability, Resiliency and Equity rating systems.
• Experience with energy ratings for the certification of homes to energy efficiency standards
• Proficiency in 3D B.I.M. software (Revit, Cadwork, or equal), Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), WrightSoft

Additional Attributes of Success

• Positive, can‑do team player with strong problem‑solving skills
• Comfort giving polished, professional presentations
• High attention to detail with the ability to:
• Complete assignments accurately
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong belief in customer service and satisfaction
• Ability and flexibility to take on other responsibilities as assigned

Compensation and exact title for this position will be based on skill level and experience.

All candidates should have legal work status in the United States. Bensonwood is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Dental insurance
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Profit Sharing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.