As part of our growth, we are currently looking for a motivated Energy Project Manager with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience to join our Energy Modeling group within our Energy & Sustainability Services Division. The Energy PM will be involved in high-profile sustainability projects - focusing on Massachusetts projects, with the potential to work on national and international projects also. The Energy PM will also be a technically proficient team player able to provide detailed review of project work and will be integrated into a team of talented SOCOTEC professionals. The Energy PM will be client-oriented, and eager to recognize and expand business opportunities.
Other general responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- As the first step in energy modeling, examine both field conditions and design documents, representing relevant details appropriately in the energy model;
- Perform advanced energy modeling analysis for high rise commercial and residential buildings primarily using the DOE 2.2 or Energy Plus in accordance with ASHRAE Standards;
- Model building HVAC systems including chilled water, hot water, DX, rooftop units, as well as constant air and variable air volume systems;
- Assemble documentation on modeling methods, assumptions and results;
- Execute energy auditing, benchmarking, data gathering, as well as measurement & verification;
- Perform energy savings and lifecycle cost analyses of energy saving measures related to building envelope, lighting, HVAC, plug loads, and building energy management systems;
- Perform excel based calculations utilizing engineering principles;
- Develop and write reports that detail building components as well as describe energy efficiency measures to improve design and control for new and existing facilities;
- Perform quality checks and quality assurance for tasks performed by team members; and
- Provide feedback to project teams on cost effective ways of improving building energy performance and sustainability.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.
The candidate we are seeking will have the following qualifications, skill sets, and experience:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering, Physics or Architecture;
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience; we encourage other mid-career level candidates with similar qualifications to apply.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) accreditation is highly desirable either upon joining or planned in the near future.
- Minimum of three years experience, in a consulting environment, in energy analysis for US based projects. (University course experience does not meet the requirement)
- Thorough knowledge and experience with the New York State and NY City Energy Code
- Thorough knowledge and experience with the Passive House International (PHI) and/or Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) certification systems and relevant tools (PHPP, WUFI Passive, etc) is desirable.
- Thorough knowledge and experience with the HERS Index Home Energy Rating System is desirable.
- Strong verbal communication and writing skills.
- Proven project management skills
- Proven ability to engage well with external stakeholders (e.g. clients and design partners)
- Thorough knowledge of energy efficiency in large and complex buildings
- Thorough knowledge of energy. modeling software, DOE 2.2 or Energy Plus. Primary knowledge of IES may be acceptable, if complemented by knowledge of DOE 2.2. Note: Experience only with Train/Trace, Carrier/HAP, and/or eQuest is insufficient.
- The Energy Modeling group performs significant architectural energy modeling using THERM, WUFI and CFD software. Knowledge of architectural detailing and of the software platforms are a plus but not required. We will provide training otherwise.
- Proficient in Microsoft software, particularly Excel;
- Basic AutoCAD and Revit skills;
- Computer programming knowledge is a plus as SOCOTEC often utilizes and develops custom analysis tools
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Job Type: Full-Time
