Building Performance Analyst
About The Position
Populous is seeking an early-career Building Performance Analyst to help advance building decarbonization and climate resilience. The analyst will use analytical and simulation tools to evaluate building performance and inform high-performance, low-carbon, and climate-responsive design solutions. The role collaborates closely with architects, designers, sustainability specialists, and building services engineers. It is suited to someone with strong technical fundamentals, analytical curiosity, and a willingness to learn and grow. Candidates with strong fundamentals are welcome even without experience in Populous’s specialized project sectors. Travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Building Science, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–4 years of relevant experience, which may include academic research, internships, or professional practice.
- Strong understanding of building physics, heat transfer, and thermal comfort.
- Foundational knowledge of HVAC systems, building envelopes, and passive design.
- Experience with building energy modeling or environmental simulation tools.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret technical data and communicate practical recommendations.
- Familiarity with architectural drawings and building design processes.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to apply building science fundamentals to real-world design challenges.
- Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to explore new tools, methods, and solutions.
- Ability to translate technical analysis into clear, practical recommendations for design teams.
- Effective collaboration with architects, engineers, and other disciplines.
- Commitment to accuracy, quality, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Nice To Haves
- A specialized master's degree is highly valued.
- Experience with IES-VE, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, ClimateStudio, or similar tools; IES-VE is preferred.
- Experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug Tools, Honeybee, Revit, or SketchUp.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 55, IECC, California Title 24, or IgCC.
- Knowledge of daylighting, natural ventilation, and thermal comfort analysis.
- Understanding of operational carbon, electrification, and climate resilience.
- Familiarity with LEED (v5), ILFI, WELL, or similar sustainability frameworks.
- Experience with Python, parametric modeling, or data visualization.
Responsibilities
- Conduct building energy, carbon, and environmental performance analyses.
- Develop and maintain building energy models using industry-standard simulation tools.
- Evaluate passive design strategies, building envelopes, and energy systems.
- Analyze energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and storage opportunities.
- Assess thermal comfort, climate-responsive design, and resilience strategies.
- Evaluate energy code requirements and building performance targets.
- Support cost-benefit analyses of energy and carbon reduction measures.
- Collaborate with design teams to identify and evaluate performance improvements.
- Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and results.
- Prepare technical reports, graphics, and presentations to communicate findings.
- Contribute to internal research, modeling workflows, and best practices.
Benefits
- Professional and personal development programs
- Summer hours
- Hybrid schedule
- Paid architect licensure and certification exams
- Wedding pay
- Charitable match program
- Market-leading wellness, health, and welfare benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k)
- FSA/HSA
- Paid time off
- Continuing education benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
