Sustainability Energy Modeler
HLW is an organization of architects, interior designers, workplace strategists, sustainability experts and thought leaders working with vibrant global organizations. Our offices in New York, New Jersey, California, London, Connecticut, Florida, and Illinois are strategically located to serve our clients globally. Collaborating with our clients we are building a future that will respond to how buildings - inside and out - perform to support the rapid decarbonization of the built environment while maximizing health and wellness of the users. Our designs tell our clients’ stories. Be a part of a global, collaborative culture that fosters creativity and innovation. For more about our culture and thought leadership, visit our website.
Position Summary
Our Santa Monica, CA office is searching for a Sustainability Energy Modeler to join our global Sustainability team, BEYOND. This person will be the in-house professional for energy and carbon modeling, guidelines, and applications. This position is an opportunity for a motivated individual to work hand-in-hand with design teams on both new construction and commercial interiors to influence how projects are designed in order to decarbonize both operational and embodied carbon. This work will include project certifications, CalGreen compliance, AIA 2030 reporting, and custom solutions and will also support the development and expansion of the BEYOND team’s building analytics goals.
Reporting Structure
Position reports to the Global Director of Sustainability and Wellness.
Job Responsibilities
- General Responsibilities: HLW Knowledge & Understanding
- Perform within expectations of hours and fee set out in project contract.
- Understand and responsibly track and report hours.
- Work with internal team to help accomplish goals of the HLW Sustainability Action Plan.
- Work with all HLW offices to report operational carbon within the DDx, as part of HLW’s commitment to AIA 2030.
- Participate in the HLW internal sustainability team, BEYOND Alliance.
- Project Related – All Phases
- Perform energy simulations, basic calculations, energy efficiency calculations, and whole life and embodied carbon calculations.
- Perform high performance building modeling and evaluation including but not limited to ASHRAE 90.1 energy modeling, NYCECC compliance modeling, and CalGreen modeling.
- Evaluate energy conservation measures and provide innovative sustainability and energy efficiency solutions.
- Apply energy models for sustainability rating systems such as LEED, BREEAM, Zero Carbon, and CORE.
- Review drawings, equipment submittals, architectural specifications against high performance goals and sustainability certification criteria.
- Present professional recommendations internally and externally; graphically and in written form.
- Anticipate carbon and energy industry trends in various geographical locations and help develop project tools and support staff to continue to decarbonize our projects.
- Role Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in energy modeling and energy consulting or equivalent education/training but candidates with more experience are strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related discipline.
- EIT certification and/or ASHRAE BEMP certification preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of eQUEST, Energy Plus, Cove.Tool, One Click LCA, or similar tools.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of ASHRAE Standard 90.1.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of building systems.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Superb organization and time-management skills.
- LEED AP with specialty (ID+C or BD+C) accreditation preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in sustainability, technologies, and consistent high performance.
- Strong understanding of mechanical system design, construction documents, and ability to interpret design intent put forth in working drawings.
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, vacation, paid time off, flexible spending, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition assistance, reimbursement for professional licensing/certification exam fees, continuing education programs, 401(k) and commuter benefits.
The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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