Senior Energy ModelerBig Ladder Software LLC - Denver, COBig
Ladder Software seeks to hire an experienced energy modeler to help us
develop the next wave of innovative building energy modeling software
tools.
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About Us
Founded
in 2009, Big Ladder Software is a Denver-based company dedicated to
providing software and services for the building energy modeling
industry. The company name reflects our mission to â??help our clients
reach new heightsâ??. We are a team of mechanical engineers and
programmers with a unique combination of expertise in building science,
computer-based simulation, and software development. We are part of the
development teams for the state-of-the-art EnergyPlus simulation engine
and the California Simulation Engine. We also develop and maintain
several of our own open-source software tools for building energy
modeling. We provide training workshops, commercial support, and
consulting services to mechanical, architectural, and design engineering
firms across the US. Over the past several years, the company has
experienced steady growth and achieved significant success and
recognition in the industry.
About YouYou are a
hybrid--part energy modeler, part programmer. Perhaps you got your start
at a mechanical or architectural engineering firm, or maybe a software
startup or national lab. Whatever path led you to energy modeling, you
discovered that the software developers had the best tools and
techniques to make your work easier. Even though you may not have heard
it before, the mantra â??model like a programmerâ?? sounds like your perfect
jam. Today you find yourself pushing the limits of your energy modeling
tools on a daily basis, and it frustrates you to no end. You think
there MUST be better ways to do software for building energy modeling.
What if you could put your hybrid superpowers to good use and help
elevate the next generation of energy modeling tools for everyone? What
if you could enjoy the challenge of interesting, creative work, while
also having a meaningful impact on the planet? What if you could play a
major role in a small, but growing, dynamic team of mechanical
engineers, scientists, and programmers? Sound like you?
ResponsibilitiesThis job is a full-time position at our headquarters in downtown Denver. If hired, responsibilities would include:
- Researching and developing new software tools and services for energy modeling
- Programming
new capabilities in Ruby to extend our Modelkit framework for
automating the generation and management of EnergyPlus models
- Developing,
testing, and maintaining a collection of commercial, residential, and
military prototype building models using our Modelkit framework
- Performing
large-scale energy analyses of commercial and residential buildings
using Modelkit and EnergyPlus to simulate multiple building types across
multiple climates zones
- Applying building energy codes and standards to EnergyPlus models
- Conducting research on energy modeling topics and software tools
- Authoring conference papers, white papers, and blog posts on energy modeling topics.
Minimum QualificationsTo be considered for the job, you should be able to demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:
- Minimum two years professional experience using EnergyPlus
- Minimum two years experience programming with scripting languages (e.g., Ruby, Python)
- Knowledge and understanding of building science and HVAC systems
- Knowledge of building energy codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, Title 24)
- Excellent communication and people skills.
Preferred QualificationsThe following qualifications are not required but will help your application stand out from the crowd:
- Understanding of object-oriented software architecture and software design
- Experience working with the PNNL/DOE prototype models for EnergyPlus
- Experience or exposure to MEP design work
- Experience with version control systems (preferably Git)
- Experience with open-source software development.
BenefitsWe offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Company healthcare plan with $200/month employer contribution
- 401(k) tax-deferred retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
- Employer-paid life insurance/long-term disability plan
- Employer-paid RTD EcoPass transit pass
- 21 days non-expiring PTO per year
- Flexible work hours; flexibility to occasionally work remotely
- Healthy work-life balance
- Interesting, meaningful, and diverse projects
- Opportunity to have a significant impact on projects and direction of the company
- Work in the historic Market Center building located downtown near Union Station.
Additional Information- Please provide a cover letter describing why you think this job might be a good fit for you
- Must be willing to relocate to metro-Denver area to work from our downtown office
- We require background checks for all applicants
- We do not provide visa sponsorship.