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Job Opening in New York
Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, or Hourly
YRG is seeking a Building Energy / Daylight Modeler to support our green
building consulting work. The ideal candidate should have energy and
building science knowledge and an ability to support development of energy
and daylight models for building optimization as part of the integrated
design process. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with, and
ready to learn related building performance standards and provide design
guidance to project teams. Knowledge of and experience with the LEED green
building rating systems is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with a background in energy or mechanical
engineering and a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The
candidate should have knowledge of at least one LEED-compliant energy
modeling software package (e.g. eQuest) and knowledge of, or a willingness
to learn the IES VE software package. An eagerness to learn new software and
resources as they are developed is also desired. The ideal candidate will
have strong analytical and modeling skills, as well as strong communication
skills, and be both willing and able to support project teams in all aspects
of building design.
Additional preferred technical knowledge and experience could include:
* Daylight design, including glare, contrast, light levels,
lighting controls, etc.
* RemDesign energy modeling for residential applications
* ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 55, and ASHRAE 62.1
* HVAC system operation and maintenance
* Energy efficient mechanical systems and controls, including
building management/automation systems
* Implementation of energy efficiency strategies for existing
buildings
* Interior and site lighting calculations and specifications
* Carbon footprint and baseline analysis
* Life cycle analysis
* Renewable energy technologies and analytical models
* Building commissioning and retro-commissioning
* Direct experience with the LEED-EB Rating System
* Conduct walk-through audits of existing facilities,
* Cost-benefit analyses
* LEED rating system requirements and protocols
Lastly, the successful candidate should exhibit strong time management,
organizational, and presentation skills; be flexible to changes in deadlines
and work focus; and be highly self-motivated. This position will require
working independently as well as closely with other staff members and
members of multiple client project teams.
SALARY
Salary is commensurate with experience.
CONTACT
If interested, please send a resume to Josh Radoff at
jradoff at yrgsustainability.com
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