The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) seeks candidates for
the following position. Please note that we are looking for multiple
candidates and you can either work remotely from home or on-site in
Washington D.C.
See the job posting at:
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=63&%23EnModRev%23EnModRe
v#EnModRev.
Please forward resume and letter of interest with salary requirements
and title of position to jobs at usgbc.org or fax to 202-478-5046 attn:
Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this
opportunity. No phone calls please.
Energy Model Reviewer, LEED Certification
The Green Building Certification Institute
assembling a dynamic, integrated team of green building specialists to
provide technical expertise for LEED certification and the advancement
of the LEED Rating Systems. The LEED Certification Reviewer serves as a
primary technical subject matter expert for the evaluation of projects
pursuing LEED Certification. This individual draws on cross-cutting
knowledge of, and direct experience with, the suite of LEED Rating
Systems to serve as a resource and problem-solver for technical issues
pertaining to LEED. The position may be performed in Washington, DC or
remotely.
Specific Responsibilities Include
Primary responsibilities
* Review project documentation for prerequisites and credits for
compliance with LEED requirements
* Provide expert review of EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy
Performance, and related credits
* Educate the LEED marketplace through comments and technical
advice to project teams
* Perform quality control (QC) review of work performed by other
GBCI LEED Certification Reviewers and external review teams
* Provide technical support as needed to the LEED Customer
Service team
* Contribute to the continued development and increased
technical knowledge of fellow LEED Certification Reviewers through
collaborative teamwork
Secondary responsibilities
* Assist in developing, reviewing, and refining LEED programs,
policies and plans, as well as specific LEED credit language and
reference materials
* Assist in conceiving and developing improvements to LEED and
the certification review process based on personal knowledge and vision,
or user feedback
* Liaise with USGBC Technical Development team, LEED Technical
Advisory Groups, USGBC Resource Development team, USGBC Education team,
GBCI Credentialing team, and other internal and external groups as
needed
* Maintain currency of expertise by staying abreast of new and
developing industry issues and trends
* (For senior candidates) Assist with mentoring other team
members and provide other limited team management duties as needed
* Other duties as assigned
Education and Training Requirements/Preferences
* Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in mechanical or
energy engineering or equivalent
* Professional engineer license preferred
* CEM certification preferred
* LEED AP required upon hire; with specialty preferred (BD+C,
ID+C)
* LEED Certification Reviewer certificate preferred (required
after hire)
Experience Requirements
* Minimum 2, 5, 7, 10 years direct professional experience
(depending on level) in mechanical system design, energy modeling,
commissioning and energy auditing
* Direct experience with at least 10 energy models for
commercial projects by consulting on, creating or reviewing compliance
with ASHRAE Std. 90.1, California's Title-24 or equivalent local code
* Experience with a variety of high-performance building
projects, including LEED projects
* Direct experience using energy modeling programs for
commercial buildings (eQuest, EnergyPro, Trace, HAP, Visual DOE, etc.)
and understanding of their input and output summary documentation
* Ability to read, understand and interpret building floor
plans, sections, site plans, construction specifications, mechanical
schedules, commissioning reports and operational policies
* Detailed technical understanding of and experience with common
environmental building codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE
62.1, ASHRAE 55, California Title 24, IPMVP Vol. III, IESNA RP-33,
ASHRAE 189, IECC)
Other Required Skills and Qualifications
* Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving
skills
* Energetic, detail-oriented and able to prioritize
* Experience serving in technical consultative role
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including
technical writing
* Excellent ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues
in manner that is easily understood
* Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
* Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for
delivering high quality work
* Ability to work well both independently and on teams
* Willingness to self-initiate
* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office
suite and LEED Online
* Passion and commitment to USGBC mission
Gail Hampsmire, P.E., LEED AP BD+C
