[Bldg-sim] Energy Modeling position

[Shillpa Singh]

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Job Opening in New York
Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, or Hourly

YRG is seeking a Building Energy / Daylight Modeler to support our green 
building consulting work. The ideal candidate should have energy and 
building science knowledge and an ability to support development of energy 
and daylight models for building optimization as part of the integrated 
design process. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with, and 
ready to learn related building performance standards and provide design 
guidance to project teams. Knowledge of and experience with the LEED green 
building rating systems is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with a background in energy or mechanical 
engineering and a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The 
candidate should have knowledge of at least one LEED-compliant energy 
modeling software package (e.g. eQuest) and knowledge of, or a willingness 
to learn the IES VE software package. An eagerness to learn new software and 
resources as they are developed is also desired. The ideal candidate will 
have strong analytical and modeling skills, as well as strong communication 
skills, and be both willing and able to support project teams in all aspects 
of building design.

Additional preferred technical knowledge and experience could include:

    *      Daylight design, including glare, contrast, light levels, 
lighting controls, etc.
    *      RemDesign energy modeling for residential applications
    *      ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 55, and ASHRAE 62.1
    *      HVAC system operation and maintenance
    *      Energy efficient mechanical systems and controls, including 
building management/automation systems
    *      Implementation of energy efficiency strategies for existing 
buildings
    *      Interior and site lighting calculations and specifications
    *      Carbon footprint and baseline analysis
    *      Life cycle analysis
    *      Renewable energy technologies and analytical models
    *      Building commissioning and retro-commissioning
    *      Direct experience with the LEED-EB Rating System
    *      Conduct walk-through audits of existing facilities,
    *      Cost-benefit analyses
    *      LEED rating system requirements and protocols

Lastly, the successful candidate should exhibit strong time management, 
organizational, and presentation skills; be flexible to changes in deadlines 
and work focus; and be highly self-motivated. This position will require 
working independently as well as closely with other staff members and 
members of multiple client project teams.



SALARY

Salary is commensurate with experience.



CONTACT

If interested, please send a resume to Josh Radoff at 
jradoff at yrgsustainability.com




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