Building Performance Engineer

Key Responsibilities  

- Build, calibrate, and interpret EnergyPlus, IES VE, or eQUEST models for commercial, higher-education, and healthcare facilities.  

- Translate utility data into actionable insights, spotting hidden inefficiencies and proposing cost-effective energy conservation measures (ECMs).  

- Quantify daylighting, thermal comfort, and HVAC interactions to verify WELL and LEED v4/v5 credit compliance.  

- Lead ASHRAE Level I-III energy audits—then craft persuasive reports that win executive buy-in.  

- Conduct measurement & verification (IPMVP Option C) to confirm predicted savings post-occupancy.  

- Advise design teams on envelope optimization, heat-recovery ventilation, and low-carbon material choices that drive Net Zero Energy outcomes.  

- Present findings to stakeholders through compelling visualizations and succinct storytelling.  

- Mentor junior analysts, instilling rigorous QA/QC processes across distributed teams.  

Qualifications  

- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Building Science.  

- 4+ years focused on building performance analysis within A/E, ESCO, or sustainability consulting environments.  

- Proficiency in at least one major simulation platform (EnergyPlus/OpenStudio, IES VE, or eQUEST) and familiarity with Ladybug/Honeybee, Trane TRACE, or Sefaira.  

- Demonstrated success guiding projects through LEED, WELL, or Living Building Challenge certification.  

- Solid grasp of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, and heat-transfer principles.  

- Skilled in Python, Excel, or Tableau for data wrangling and visualization.  

- Strong written and verbal communication—able to translate kilowatt-hours into plain English and ROI.  

Preferred Extras  

- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Professional Engineer (PE).  

- Experience with embodied carbon assessments, LCCA, or renewable energy feasibility studies.  

- Working knowledge of Revit for geometry extraction.