Buro Happold is looking for a senior building performance consultant to join our expanding team. You will be part of an integrated Sustainability and Analytics Team, working closely with our MEP engineers and designers. We work across scales including high performance buildings, campus, and cities. Our current portfolio includes high-aspirational projects featuring net-zero energy and carbon projects, Living Building Challenge certified projects, and LEED Platinum certified projects.
Key Objectives:
As a senior building performance consultant, you will work across a range of projects, working as an integrated part of multiple project teams. You will work under the guidance of project leaders to meet the analytical needs of the project (loads models, early-stage optioneering models, LEED energy model, high-performance analysis, and renewable energy studies) and will be mentored by associates of our energy modeling team. As part of this role, you will perform Job Leader responsibilities which include ensuring technical quality, timely delivery, financial performance and client satisfaction in all matters relating to project analytics.
Required Skills:
Experience with energy modeling inputs, including model geometry creation and HVAC system modeling.
Strong proficiency with IES Virtual Environment and/or EnergyPlus/OpenStudio
Experience with ASHRAE 90.1 compliance energy modeling and ASHRAE 209
Experience with Title 24 code requirements and EnergyPro/CBECC-Com compliance modeling
Experience in visual scripting interfaces such as Grasshopper and Dynamo, and environmental Rhino plugins such as Honeybee, Ladybug, etc.
Experience in the analysis of passive design strategies to inform early phase decisions
Experience in quantifying and graphically reporting of energy conservation measures
Experience in the analysis of renewable energy technologies such as geothermal and photovoltaics
Strong communication and organization skills
Ability to understand client goals and communicate analysis results with architects
Ability to operate independently, organize resources, and delivery to timelines
Experience of modeling commonly designed mechanical systems
Experience in presenting analytical information in a clear and concise manner
Experience with project management including successfully managing the technical quality of deliverables, schedule, internal coordination, and financial performance associated with project analytics scope
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge of energy audits and energy benchmarking of buildings
Experience with sustainability rating systems used in the industry
Completion of LEED energy model submittals
An ability to apply analytical skills across a range of scale (Buildings, Campus, Cities)
An ability to use a variety of tools beyond common software to analyze complex problems
Knowledge of daylight modeling or CFD analysis
Genuine inner drive to automate workflows and developed energy modelling tools
Qualifications:
Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a professional, fast-paced environment within the AEC Industry
BA or BS degree required, architectural or engineering degree preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, research and analytical skills
Creative thinking, high attention to detail and appreciation of good design
BEMP, PE, LEED AP preferred
What we offer:
Salary range of $85,000 to $105,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
Generous benefits package
Annual discretionary bonus
Generous PTO (4-5 weeks depending on position) in addition to 10 paid holidays
401k with company match
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Hybrid working & summer hours
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Global network of experts
Learning and development opportunities
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