ROLE: PERFORMANCE SIMULATION ENGINEER
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JOB DESCRIPTION
PositivEnergy Practice (PEP) is seeking a Performance Simulation Engineer who is willing and eager to join PEP on its charge into the future utilizing his/her skills in Building Physics and Sustainable Design. This role provides support for the Performance Simulation discipline which support the entire firm's other engineering & computation disciplines. http://www.pepractice.com/
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work within the Performance Simulation team to provide energy modeling services for new building design, analysis of existing buildings and urban areas of multiple buildings to assess utility infrastructure performance.
* Support the discipline in the design of projects of all scales and complexities for a variety of project types, including mixed-use, commercial, academic, healthcare, residential, hospitality and civic, both domestic and international.
* Analyze the performance of buildings within a campus environment and within larger urban contexts.
* Provide leadership in the use of energy and building physics tools throughout the practice.
* Work in close contact with clients, architects, HVAC engineers, contractors, equipment vendors.
* Work with architectural and engineering teams to conceptualize and evaluate building characteristics, systems options and potential for renewable energy and low carbon solutions.
* Undertake parametric studies to optimize design solutions.
* Undertake Life Cycle Cost Analysis studies for high performance and sustainable design strategies.
* Complete energy models for LEED certification.
* Meet project schedules and deadlines.
CREDENTIALS
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or related Science degree.
* EIT / PE license preferred.
INTERESTS, APTITUDE, AND EXPERIENCE
* Candidates with 2+ years of experience in performance simulation using an industry standard modeling tool such as IES-VE, EnergyPlus, eQUEST or TRNSYS.
* Passion for sustainable design and a dedication to achieving its ideals through design.
* Experienced understanding and coordination across multi-disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Controls, Civil, Structural, and Architectural).
* Knowledge of U.S. building codes required, international code knowledge preferred.
* Advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
* Highly creative problem solver.
* Experience in the use of Radiance, WINDOW, THERM, WUFI, CFD modeling, DIVA, Vasari, Open Studio.
* Competency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper or Sketchup.
* Knowledge of MatLab, Java, C++, php scripting, SQL databases, HTML would be seen as an asset.
* Working knowledge of digital design tools and processes, including AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
PositivEnergy Practice
Our multi-disciplinary team develops solutions powered by energy modeling, simulation, and computational tools. From demographic changes to occupant comfort, our research and predictive analysis provides support for environmentally and financially sound decision-making.
PEP offers competitive salaries, career advancement, and comprehensive benefits (including medical, life, dental, vision, 401K, flexible spending and a generous paid time off program). PEP is an equal opportunity employer.
Please submit letter of interest and resume, by email, to resumes at pepractice.com
http://pepractice.com/wp-content/positions/performance-simulation-engineer.html
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Craig Burton
Director
PositivEnergy Practice, LLC
115 S. LaSalle Street . Suite 2800 . Chicago, IL 60603
E: cburton at pepractice.com
T: (312) 374-9200
D: (312) 374-9212
M: (917) 226-1548
www.pepractice.com
