Senior Energy Modeling Specialist
At Epsten Group, we believe in creating sustainable, beautiful, and healthy spaces and communities to live, work, and play. We are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team of Energy and HVAC experts in Atlanta, GA. Our experts 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. Our energy modelers also produce energy simulations for a vast array of project types, influencing design decisions that reduce energy demands while providing comfortable, healthy spaces. We provide in-house training that brings our newest team members from "experienced" to "expert." We seek individuals with a mechanical or energy engineering background, experience with whole-building energy models in various energy modeling platforms, and an understanding of the LEED energy modeling protocol for multiple rating systems.
Essential Functions:
* Provide expert review of EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance, and related credits for compliance with LEED requirements
* Perform quality control (QC) review of work performed by other GBCI LEED Certification Reviewers and external review teams, and develop the internal review process
* Educate the LEED marketplace through comments and technical advice to project teams and conference calls with project teams through the LEED Proved Provider program
* Provide technical support as needed to the LEED Customer Service team
* Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge of fellow sr. and jr. energy modeling specialists through collaborative teamwork by providing direction, training and mentoring
* Work with sr. and jr. energy modeling specialists 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
* Degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline required
* Minimum four years direct professional experience in mechanical system design, energy modeling, commissioning and/or 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, EnergyPlus, EnergyPro, Trace, HAP, Visual DOE, etc.) and understanding of their input and output summary documentation
* LEED AP required upon hire; with specialty preferred (BD+C, ID+C, O+M)
* Strong technical writing skills required
* P.E. or EIT and design experience preferred
* CEM certification preferred
* Bilingual and multilingual skill desired
Epsten Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, employee assistance plan and more.
If interested please send a resume and cover letter to apply at epstengroup.com
Best Regards,
Cheryl Glover, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Manager
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