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Energy and Building Performance Engineer
Madison office location
Seventhwave is seeking candidates with a desire to apply both reason and creativity towards the creation of a sustainable energy society. We are a private non-profit organization that is mission-driven, independent, and objective. We seek practical solution paths among a world of competing interests to create a more energy efficient and healthy built environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
? Work with clients to envision more energy efficient buildings.
? Evaluate comfort and quality impacts of design options.
? Use energy modeling software to inform design decisions.
? Clearly communicate results in written, graphical, and presentation formats.
? Manage several projects simultaneously.
? Drive innovation in internal tools, process, and practice.
Join Seventhwave and be part of:
? An independent nonprofit seeking solutions to energy challenges ? A passionate, dedicated and talented staff ? National, regional and local initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint ? Award-winning programs that make a difference
Minimum Requirements:
? A bachelor?s degree in engineering, architecture or equivalent professional experience
? Minimum two to four years relevant professional experience ? Fundamental knowledge of building energy systems, energy analysis, thermal science, and building design and construction.
? Proficiency with energy modeling software such as eQUEST, TRNSYS, TRACE, EnergyPlus or other similar software
? Knowledge of relevant building energy codes, green building rating systems, and ASHRAE standards
? Proficiency with basic computer software such as MS Office, Autodesk ? Ability to work in a team environment ? Excellent communications skills
Desirable Experience:
? Extensive experience with OpenStudio
? Experience in 3D modeling software such as Rhinoceros, Sketchup, or Revit
? Experience in daylight analysis and simulation
? Knowledge of indoor environmental considerations such as IAQ, thermal comfort, lighting and glare ? Ability to communicate ideas through sketching and layout of storyboard concepts to non-technical audiences
? Programming/scripting languages such as Python
? Lighting and lighting controls design experience
? Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Scott Schuetter, PE | Senior Engineer
Seventhwave
608.210.7149 | seventhwave.org
