Senior Building Performance Engineer

BuroHappold Engineering•Los Angeles, CA

50d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Buro Happold is looking for a senior building performance analyst to join our expanding team in our Los Angeles office. You will be part of our Building Performance Team encompassing energy and whole-life carbon analysis. You will work closely with our MEP engineers, and sustainability and energy advisory experts. We work across all scales including high performance buildings, campus, and cities. Our current portfolio includes high-aspirational projects featuring net-zero energy and carbon projects, Living Building Challenge certified projects, LEED Platinum certified projects, and calibrated modeling for performance based decarbonization upgrades.Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.â¯From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it'll be anything but ordinary. Your next role:As a senior building performance analyst, you will work across a range of projects, working as an integrated part of multiple project teams. You will work under the guidance of project leaders to meet the analytical needs of the project (loads models, early-stage optioneering models, LEED energy model, high-performance analysis, renewable energy studies, district scale modeling, and more) and will be mentored by associates of our energy modeling team. As part of this role, you will perform Job Leader responsibilities which include ensuring technical quality, timely delivery, financial performance and client satisfaction in all matters relating to project analytics.

Requirements

Experience with energy modeling inputs, including model geometry creation and HVAC system modeling.
Experience with Title 24, Part 6 code requirements and IESVE/CBECC-Com/EnergyPro compliance modeling
Strong proficiency with IES Virtual Environment
Experience with ASHRAE 90.1 compliance energy modeling and ASHRAE 209
Experience in visual scripting interfaces such as Grasshopper and Dynamo, and environmental Rhino plugins such as Honeybee, Ladybug, etc.
Experience in the analysis of passive design strategies to inform early phase decisions
Experience in quantifying and graphically reporting of energy conservation measures
Experience in the analysis of renewable energy technologies such as geothermal and photovoltaics
Strong communication and organization skills
Ability to understand client goals and communicate analysis results with architects
Ability to operate independently, organize resources, and delivery to timelines
Experience of modeling commonly designed mechanical systems
Experience in presenting analytical information in a clear and concise manner
Experience with project management including successfully managing the technical quality of deliverables, schedule, internal coordination, and financial performance associated with project analytics scope
Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a professional, fast-paced environment within the AEC Industry
BA or BS degree required, architectural or engineering degree preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, research and analytical skills
Creative thinking, high attention to detail and appreciation of good design

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of energy audits and energy benchmarking of buildings
Completion of Title 24, Part 6 permit documentation submittals, prescriptive and performance
Experience with sustainability rating systems used in the industry
Experience with EnergyPlus/OpenStudio or other whole building energy modeling software
Completion of LEED energy model submittals
An ability to apply analytical skills across a range of scale (Buildings, Campus, Cities)
An ability to use a variety of tools beyond common software to analyze complex problems
Knowledge of daylight modeling or CFD analysis
Genuine inner drive to automate workflows and developed energy modelling tools
BEMP, PE, LEED AP preferred

Responsibilities

ensuring technical quality
timely delivery
financial performance
client satisfaction in all matters relating to project analytics

Benefits

Salary range of $90,000 to $125,000.
This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
Generous benefits package
Annual discretionary bonus
Generous PTO (4-5 weeks depending on position) in addition to 10 paid holidays
401k with company match
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Hybrid working & summer hours
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Global network of experts
Learning and development opportunities
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