Building Performance Consultant II

FAC Services

$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering, or a related field
  • Advanced understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and at least one specific discipline experience
  • In-depth knowledge of high performance design tenets like renewable energy, indoor environmental quality, and life cycle assessment
  • Proficient in at least one building system simulation tool (e.g., EnergyPlus, DOE-2)
  • Experience with CAD/BIM software for performance analysis
  • Familiarity with applicable rating systems, design codes, and standards
  • Industry certification (e.g., LEED AP, ASHRAE) or ability to earn Professional Engineering license (PE)

Responsibilities

  • Support high performance design processes through detailed performance modeling
  • Develop and optimize analytical tools for timely insights to design teams and clients
  • Interpret information from basis of design, user feedback, and field surveys
  • Conduct code research and apply findings to projects
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to enhance building performance design

Benefits

  • Flexible, collaborative work environment focusing on well-being
  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and development programs
  • Engagement in high-impact, interdisciplinary projects
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Performance-based year-end bonuses and customizable perks
Full Job Description
As a Building Performance Consultant II in our Madison office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why We Need You:

In this role, you will support the high performance design process through analysis of high performance design strategies and concepts, primarily through performance modeling; develop and optimize analytical tools and processes to provide timely, design-relevant insight to internal design teams, partners and clients. You will interpret and utilize information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.

Expertise of our most successful Building Performance Consultant II:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering (or another engineering discipline) from an accredited program; or commensurate degree and experience with building systems.
  • Advanced understanding of building systems across disciplines and proven experience in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope systems.
  • Advanced 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. Strong understanding and application of simulation tools for the appropriate systems and technologies.
  • Experience in computer operation for building system analysis and engineering calculation programs.
  • Proficiency in use of CAD/BIM software as necessary for building performance analysis and consulting.
  • Understanding of applicable rating systems, design codes and standards, and ability to interpret them.

Effective skills to help you flourish:
  • Industry certification or license applicable to building system design and performance including but not limited to LEED AP, ASHRAE HPDP, ASHRAE BEMP, ASHRAE BEAP, Green Globes Professional, or AEE CEM.
  • Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) or the ability to obtain the Professional Engineering license (PE) in one or more states.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn application programming language (C++, Ruby, Python, Visual Basic, etc.).
  • Understanding of applicable rating systems, design codes and standards, and ability to interpret them.
  • Strong spoken and written communications skills.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Effective working individually and within team environments.

When you work here, you can expect:
  • A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters-because your best work happens when you're supported.
  • Real opportunities to grow-through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
  • To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
  • A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs-whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we'll continue to invest in.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

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