AECOM

Senior Building Performance Consultant

AECOM$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, or related field
  • 6+ years in the building industry, including 4+ years in energy modelling
  • Proficiency with IES-VE
  • End-to-end experience in building energy modelling with QA/QC
  • Familiarity with green building certifications (LEED, Zero Carbon, Passive House)

Responsibilities

  • Lead whole-building performance modelling and analysis
  • Support clients in achieving net-zero and decarbonization goals
  • Perform high-level energy analysis for campuses and building portfolios
  • Review mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings for sustainability
  • Prepare and present technical results and recommendations to clients
  • Produce detailed reports on energy modelling results and strategies
  • Mentor junior staff and support knowledge-sharing

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence
  • Voluntary benefits and perks
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources and employee assistance program
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Building Performance Consultant to join the Canada Buildings and Places (B+P) group. This multidisciplinary team provides high-performance design leadership and consulting on sustainable buildings and communities, with projects ranging from net-zero buildings to large-scale eco-city planning.

This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to contribute to innovative and impactful projects.

The ideal candidate has a background in Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in the green building sector and strong expertise in building energy simulation.

They are a collaborative team player, able to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments while delivering high-quality analysis under tight deadlines.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Lead whole-building performance modelling and analysis, including design option evaluations, ASHRAE 90.1 / NECB / TGS energy modelling, daylight simulations, parametric modelling, and embodied carbon analysis
  • Support clients in achieving net-zero and decarbonization goals through advanced modelling and strategy development
  • Perform high-level energy analysis for campuses and building portfolios using energy planning tools and AI-driven analytics
  • Review mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings and specifications against sustainability and performance targets
  • Prepare and present technical results and recommendations to clients and project teams
  • Produce detailed reports outlining energy modelling results, certification pathways, and design strategies
  • Conduct research and technical analysis to support project delivery
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide performance-driven design feedback
  • Support sustainability strategies, energy planning, and resiliency initiatives
  • Contribute to green building certification submissions
  • Manage complex projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery
  • Mentor junior staff and support knowledge-sharing in energy modelling and sustainable design


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, or related field
  • 6+ years in the building industry, including 4+ years in energy modelling
  • Proficiency with IES-VE

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong experience delivering end-to-end building energy modelling (incl. QA/QC)
  • Proficiency with tools such as EnergyPlus, eQuest, DesignBuilder, OpenStudio, Trane Trace
  • Experience with parametric modelling (e.g., Grasshopper, Dynamo)
  • Knowledge of energy codes and standards (ASHRAE 90.1, NECB, SB-10)
  • Experience with energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1-3), decarbonization strategies, and net-zero design
  • Familiarity with green building certifications (LEED, Zero Carbon, Passive House)
  • Experience with LCA, embodied carbon, and LCCA (e.g., Athena, OneClick LCA)
  • Exposure to tools such as RETScreen, Ladybug, WUFI, Insight 360, Therm
  • Experience across sectors (institutional, transit, industrial, etc.)
  • Site audits, data collection, and M&V experience

Credentials (Assets):
  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • P.Eng. designation
  • Certifications such as LEED AP, CEM, BEMP, WELL AP
  • Bilingual (French and English)

Core Skills:
  • Project management and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


Additional Information
  • Relocation is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.


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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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51,000 employees
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$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$13.3 billion
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