New Buildings Energy Performance Consultant

Resource Innovations•Salt Lake City, UT

17h•$50,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Resource Innovations is seeking a New Buildings Energy Performance Consultant to join our growing team in Salt Lake City, UT. As a New Building Energy Performance Consultant with Resource Innovations, you will support electric and natural gas utility programs by engaging with market actors such as architects, planners, energy modelers, raters, builders, owners, and commercial real estate organizations to promote and facilitate energy efficiency in new construction of commercial buildings. The successful candidate will leverage their industry knowledge and technical expertise to develop strong relationships and deliver exceptional customer service. Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Requirements

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering is required
2+ years of experience with energy efficiency building practices
Solid understanding of building systems (particularly lighting and HVAC) and/or sustainability practices is necessary
Extensive familiarity with state building codes and energy codes for commercial and multi-family new construction. (examples: Utah’s IECC 2021, Washington WAC 51-11C)
Extensive familiarity with reading architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction drawings
Demonstrated proficiency with building simulation software (e.g. REM/Rate, NEO, eQUEST, EnergyPro, Trane Trace, etc.)
Familiarity with Net Zero Strategies
Familiarity with Energy Use Intensity Metrics
Knowledge of Grid-Interactive Efficient Building (GEB) capabilities and initiatives
Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Knowledge and experience with building science, systems and markets
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems is a plus
Must be able to travel locally and domestically up to 20% of the time
Preferred Certifications: HERS Rater, BPI Building Analyst, LEED AP and NGBS

Responsibilities

Builds and maintains relationships with market actors such as architects, engineers, planners, energy modelers, raters, builders, owners, and commercial real estate organizations to promote high performance building strategies and technologies.
Maintains a pipeline of projects and leads; sees projects through to completion.
Supports design, implementation, and continuous improvement of new construction utility offerings under the direction of Resource Innovations Leadership and Client Program Managers.
Responsible to build and maintain a pipeline of projects planning to participate in utility programs such that energy efficiency targets and goals are achieved.
Collaborates with program management, software, outreach, data analysis, customer service, and partner teams.
Independently audits complex buildings, evaluates building systems, and identifies energy efficiency and sustainability opportunities.
Builds and reviews energy efficiency models using industry standard software (REM/Rate, NEO, eQUEST, EnergyPro, Trane Trace, etc.).
Supports onsite and virtual measurements and verification of “as built” results after new buildings have been commissioned.
Supports business development initiatives by serving as a new construction subject matter expert.
Other duties as assigned.