Intermediate Sustainability Engineer

SOM • New York, NY

1d • $72,000 - $82,000

About The Position

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things. Success at SOM Means Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm. Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge. Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work. Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm. Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential. Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work. Position Responsibilities Collaborates with the MEP engineering studio and other design studios in delivering/documenting green building technologies and strategies for their projects. Performs Analysis of day lighting and solar radiation for building and master planning projects. Performs energy simulations to assess overall building energy performance. Understand the basics of heat transfer and how it impacts envelope design. Performs basic calculation to assess applicability of renewable technologies and relative energy yields. Remains current on issues related to sustainable and green building design, US Green Building activities and various versions of the LEED Green Building Rating System. Remains current on the development of new sustainability rating systems. Remains current on energy savings and renewable technologies. Performs graphic tasks as required. Prepares sustainability presentations and written reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering, environmental engineering or other related field is required; Master’s Degree in architecture, engineering, environmental engineering or other related field is preferred.
• Professional licensure process is in progress; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities in sustainable design and/or mechanical system design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable and green building design and/or construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of the LEED Green Building Rating System and/or other green building rating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent research materials and sustainable strategies for building design, construction and operation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and commitment to work within the integrated design team structure.
• Demonstrated experience with building simulation tools such as EnergyPlus, Radiance, Diva, Ecotect, Virtual Environment, and/or computational fluid dynamics software programs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, PowerPoint, Excel, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• BIM experience preferable (Revit Digital Projects and Rhino).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the MEP engineering studio and other design studios in delivering/documenting green building technologies and strategies for their projects.
• Performs Analysis of day lighting and solar radiation for building and master planning projects.
• Performs energy simulations to assess overall building energy performance.
• Understand the basics of heat transfer and how it impacts envelope design.
• Performs basic calculation to assess applicability of renewable technologies and relative energy yields.
• Remains current on issues related to sustainable and green building design, US Green Building activities and various versions of the LEED Green Building Rating System.
• Remains current on the development of new sustainability rating systems.
• Remains current on energy savings and renewable technologies.
• Performs graphic tasks as required.
• Prepares sustainability presentations and written reports.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
• Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
• Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level