At Epsten Group, we believe in creating sustainable, beautiful, and healthy spaces and communities to live, work, and play. We are seeking an individual to lead our team of Energy and HVAC experts in Atlanta, GA. Our energy modelers produce energy simulations for a vast array of project types, influencing design decisions that reduce energy demands while providing comfortable, healthy spaces. Our experts also provide third-party reviews of energy modeling documentation for applications to the LEED certification program, one of the most globally recognized sustainable design and construction certification programs. We provide in-house training that brings our newest team members from "experienced" to "expert." We seek individuals with a mechanical engineering background, experience with energy models in various energy modeling platforms, and an understanding of the LEED energy modeling protocol for multiple rating systems.
Essential Functions:
* 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 by providing direction, training and mentoring
* Work with other Team Leads to ensure technically rigorous, accurate, consistent and timely completion of LEED certification reviews
* Develop enhancements and improvements to LEED and the certification review process based on personal knowledge and vision, or user feedback
Develop, review, and refine LEED programs, policies and plans, as well as specific LEED credit language and reference materials
Desired Skills & Experience
* 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, O+M)
* Minimum two years direct professional experience in mechanical system design, energy modeling, commissioning and/or energy auditing
* Direct experience with at least 5 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 and operational policies
* Detailed technical understanding of and experience with common environmental building codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62, ASHRAE 55, Title 24, IPMVP Vol. III, IESNA RP-33, ASHRAE 189, IECC)
If interested please send a resume and cover letter to apply at epstengroup.com
Best Regards,
Cheryl Glover, PHR
Human Resources Manager
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Epsten Group, Inc.
399 Edgewood Avenue . Atlanta, Georgia 30312 USA
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