Energy Modeling Specialist/Engineer
About The Position
STV’s Buildings Division is seeking an Energy Modeling Specialist/Engineer, preferably with a mechanical engineering background, to join its New York City office. This role is suited to an experienced engineer with strong energy modeling capabilities, project leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients while mentoring junior technical staff. The successful candidate will support HVAC design calculations, whole-building energy modeling, energy code compliance, and sustainable building design. The role provides technical leadership, guides project teams, and delivers energy simulation and compliance solutions. Work includes developing and reviewing energy models, evaluating building performance, supporting project delivery, preparing technical documentation, and communicating findings to clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Seven years of relevant energy modeling experience with commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, or government facilities.
- Proficiency with IES VE.
- Experience developing proposed and baseline models for ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, and other applicable compliance requirements.
- Ability to perform whole-building energy simulations, daylighting and thermal comfort analyses, and ventilation and airflow studies.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC system design, load calculations, system selection, equipment sizing, psychrometrics, heat transfer, and building-envelope performance.
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, building and mechanical codes, energy codes, and applicable local and state requirements.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and prepare reports, calculations, modeling narratives, and compliance documentation.
- Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering is strongly desired.
- Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) certification is preferred.
- Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics and experience with ANSYS Fluent.
Responsibilities
- Lead energy modeling strategies and deliver whole-building simulations and HVAC system analyses using IES VE and other applicable tools.
- Develop proposed and baseline energy models in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Work with mechanical and architectural teams to develop analysis models that inform early design choices.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver energy-efficient solutions that meet client and project requirements.
- Support project leadership activities, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and quality control.
- Evaluate energy conservation measures and perform life cycle cost analyses to optimize building energy performance.
- Verify compliance with energy codes, local laws, ASHRAE requirements, and LEED standards.
- Review model inputs, assumptions, methodologies, and results for technical accuracy and consistency.
- Prepare technical reports, modeling narratives, compliance documentation, calculation packages, and presentations.
- Communicate technical findings to clients, agencies, and project stakeholders and support client relationships.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior staff.
- Stay current with building technologies, codes, electrification, decarbonization strategies, and industry best practices.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional licensure and society memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
