Energy Model Developer

Ekotrope•Boston, MA

4h•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ekotrope provides software solutions for energy-efficient building design and verification. We develop innovative tools that empower construction professionals to create sustainable and cost-effective buildings. Our mission is to empower people with technology and insights to drive informed decisions that move our built environment towards sustainability. Our company values are very important to us, and we are striving to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Alignment with our Vision, Mission & Values
Strong software development experience. Java fluency is preferred (our stack is mostly Java), but other object oriented programming can suffice.
Significant understanding of principles of heat transfer and building science
Strong verbal and written communication skills, both technical and interpersonal
Passion for growth and learning
At least a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, with coursework in thermodynamics
Ability to come into our Downtown Boston office (19 Kingston St) ~1 day per week.

Responsibilities

Software development to support energy-related software improvements, including: Enhancement and maintenance of the Ekotrope energy simulation engine, both for Ekotrope RATER and Ekotrope CODE.
Implementing new codes and standards into the Ekotrope Rating tool, e.g. state energy code paths, ENERGY STAR or DOE Efficient New Homes programs.
Maintaining and updating currently supported codes and standards, like the RESNET Standards or IECC Energy Codes.
Have eye-level collaborative discussions with our other energy model developers to find the best paths forward to improve our calculations.
Provide energy modeling support to other members of the company and answer some energy modeling questions from our customers.
Incorporate AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and explore new approaches to problem-solving. Share ideas and feedback to help improve both the product and the development process.