RMI is seeking a Full Time Senior Level Mechanical Engineer to join the
Built Environment Team. The title and salary of this position is
commensurate with experience. This position is located in Boulder, CO and is
available immediately.
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Rocky Mountain Institute? (RMI) is an independent, entrepreneurial,
nonprofit think-and-do tank and our mission is to drive the efficient and
restorative use of resources. The RMI Built Environment Sector is catalyzing
large initiatives in the realm of green development. This pursuit of
environmental excellence produces fundamentally better buildings and
communities - more comfortable, more efficient, more appealing, and
ultimately more profitable.

Our consultants work directly with developers, architects, and other
real-estate professionals to integrate resource-efficient and
environmentally responsive design. The team juggles dozens of assignments,
ranging from large scale, mixed-use developments to educational outreach
videos and publications to cutting edge lab and manufacturing facilities.
Complementing these activities, our staff also researches new policies,
technologies, and techniques for improving the performance of buildings.
Team members lecture widely, conduct seminars on green development, and
author both popular and specialized publications.

This Mechanical Engineer must have extensive experience with energy
efficient HVAC design and controls, and be familiar with energy analysis of
these systems. This position will serve as the in-house expert in the field
of building level mechanical systems and must possess a proven track record
of innovation and leadership within this field.

*Responsibilities:*

1. Provide content expertise, thought leadership and guidance on all
mechanical system issues
2. Advise mechanical design professionals on innovative energy efficient
HVAC system design and controls
3. Contribute to the development of Institute wide initiatives that will
reduce fossil fuel consumption
4. Lead building and community level initiatives focused on HVAC
technologies and strategies
5. Conduct energy audits on existing mechanical systems and train staff
in these skills
6. Provide in-house training sessions and educational seminars related to
energy efficient mechanical system design and controls
7. Author relevant publications and conduct speaking engagements
8. Provides oversight for quality assurance of technical deliverables

*Mandatory Qualifications:*

1. Excellent ability to work creatively in an interdisciplinary
collaborative environment
2. Innovative and strategic thinking
3. Bachelor?s degree in mechanical engineering
4. Professional Engineering license in mechanical engineering
5. 6 years experience in HVAC design and controls
6. 4 years project related management experience
7. 2 years energy auditing experience
8. Published contributions to the fields of HVAC and energy efficiency
9. Excellent writing and presentation skills
10. Well versed in word processing and design software (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, AutoCad)

*Desired Qualifications:*

1. 10+ years experience in HVAC design/controls
2. Experience with LEED rating system
3. Commissioning experience
4. Experience with whole building energy simulation tools (i.e. DOE-2,
EnergyPlus)
5. Master or PhD degree
6. Proven track record of involvement in professional societies

Please provide a resume, cover letter, list of 3 references, and a work
sample (technical publication or client report) to:
Siu Chan, Human Resources, schan at rmi.org

Kendra Tupper, PE, LEED AP
Senior Consultant
Built Environment Team

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