Design Staff with Energy Analysis Specialty
About The Position
Atelier Ten is seeking a full-time Design Staff member specializing in Energy Analysis to join its energy analysis practice. The role collaborates on projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, producing technical deliverables, performing whole-building energy modeling, developing HVAC engineering strategies, and consulting on building and planning projects. It is an integral role within an interdisciplinary environmental design consulting group, working with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to advance sustainable, high-performance buildings. The posting states that the position is in an office and is not remote; it identifies both San Francisco and New York City in its location descriptions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or Sustainable Building Design.
- 2–5 years of professional experience in building energy analysis or high-performance HVAC design at the commercial building scale.
- Experience with specialized building energy simulation software; IES-VE and/or eQUEST are preferred.
- Ability to develop and articulate engineering problems related to HVAC system design, building envelope performance, passive conditioning strategies, building energy use, and carbon emissions.
- Experience with or understanding of HVAC and plumbing systems design for commercial buildings.
- Experience applying ASHRAE Standards 55, 62.1, 90.1, and 189 to new and/or existing building projects.
- Experience with green building rating systems such as LEED, WELL, or Living Building Challenge, and energy code compliance such as IECC or 90.1 at various design stages.
- Experience gathering and documenting energy model inputs and outputs, interpreting results, and documenting analyses in written and graphical formats.
- Verbal and written fluency in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Curiosity, proactivity, self-motivation, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, an open mind, and willingness to learn across multiple projects.
- Interest in improving processes and building tools, and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
Nice To Haves
- PE or EIT credential in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
- Training in statistics, data analytics, advanced algorithms, or coding.
- BEMP, LEED AP specialty, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, or similar credential.
- Experience with EnergyPlus and/or Grasshopper.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply internal methodologies aligned with ASHRAE 90.1 and other industry standards for new and existing building and planning projects across locations and climate zones.
- Develop shoe-box and whole-building energy models using IES-VE, EnergyPlus, and/or eQUEST to support energy analysis and design optioneering.
- Support senior staff with sustainability assessments, energy and thermal comfort analysis, energy benchmarking, climate impact mitigation strategies, and life-cycle cost analysis.
- Collaborate with architects and design team members to recommend improvements to energy performance and carbon emissions.
- Simulate buildings and support calculations of carbon emissions, annual costs, and life-cycle costs.
- Attend site visits and project meetings, and present analyses to stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain in-house databases, spreadsheet tools, methods, and standards.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible/hybrid work schedule.
- Emphasis on work-life balance.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Paid life and disability insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Annual professional development funds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
