Sustainability Design Engineer

National Building Design Engineering firm looking for Sustainability Leader to drive initiatives with functional knowledge of energy modeling and building controls - can sit in Boston, MA, Charleston, SC or Northfield, MN

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Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a Full-Service Engineering company that specializes in providing design and engineering services for all aspects of building and utility infrastructure construction. Our retention rates are incredible and have extremely long term partnerships and client relationships.

Our team is looking for an Sustainability Design Engineer to join our leadership team, someone who wants to continue building our team our client base with potential to become an owner.

Our team is currently focused on higher education, healthcare, science and technology, data center and mission critical.

Why join us?

• Excellent work environment
• Training and professional development
• Competitive salary
• Outstanding health & dental insurance
• Exceptional 401K retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation

Job Details

We are looking for an individual with a deep understanding of building science with functional knowledge of energy modeling and building controls. They will be responsible for driving sustainability initiatives from project conception through completion, ensuring that all projects meet the highest standards of technical excellence while achieving client-specific energy and sustainability goals. They will regularly interface with the project team, including individual discipline leads, as well as the architect, owner and other project stakeholders to guide the energy and sustainability aspects of design. This position will harness the range of our MEP building design expertise and amplify firmwide sustainability knowledge to serve theses clients well and have RMF known as the go-to firm for these efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Technical leadership in HVAC design optimization, energy modeling, and decarbonization analysis, collaborating with other AEC leaders
• Stay up to date of emerging technologies or design strategies and deliver innovative solutions to client energy goals
• Support a team of energy modeling experts and building energy auditors following ASHRAE standards - lifecycle cost and economic viability analysis
• Understand sustainability certification programs such as LEED, Living Building Challenge and Passive House
• Analyze local, state and federal ordinances (Boston's Building Emissions Reductions and Disclosure, New York City's Local Law 97)
• Stay current with building codes and sustainable design practices
• Guide and mentor team on sustainable design practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, or related field
• Experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus in energy modeling, simulation, and sustainable design
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards related to energy efficiency
• Experience with energy modeling software such as IESVE or similar tools
• Basic understanding of building automation system controls strategy and design principles
• Leadership, organizational skills

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