Greetings everyone, IBE Consulting Engineers based in Sherman Oaks, California is seeking a Building Analyst to support the Advanced Technology Group within IBE.
Company Description
With the belief that engineering components should enhance the architecture of a building, IBE Consulting Engineers designs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that are responsive to architectural goals, meet client's budgets and technical expectations, and achieve additional measures such as energy efficiency, ease of maintenance, and system integration. The Advanced Technologies Group within IBE Consulting Engineers will provide world class expertise in Building Systems Engineering, based on our philosophy of creative problem-solving, which feeds upon the transfer of thought and technology between the different disciplines in which we work. This promotes a high level of innovation which regularly delivers a significant positive impact on the operation, value and delivery of building systems. Expertise includes the following:
? passive and active systems
? modeling of facades, air movement, temperature and contaminant distribution
? alternative energy sources and building services system
? Thermal Comfort
Job Description
IBE Consulting Engineers' Advanced Technologies Group is seeking a building energy analyst with 3 - 6 years of building and energy modeling experience. Understanding the interrelationships between building systems, program and architectural components is critical to aiding design teams and owners in making informed decisions in the design process. IBE is looking for dedicated applicants who have experience in breaking down complex architectural and building system components to be modeled with currently available tools and report back to the design team with clear and concise reporting.
Join our sustainable design oriented design team that provides building design solutions for progressive clients and architecture: complete preliminary energy analysis, energy audits, detailed system analysis, and prepare reports and studies outlining the benefits of specific system types and energy conservation measures.
Key areas of Responsibilities
? Perform energy modeling, evaluation of building systems (HVAC, electrical and plumbing), and life-cycle-cost analysis; (using programs such as TRACE 700, IES, eQuest)
? Provide clear and well-written memorandums, and reports to the design team regarding project specific energy performance and modeling results;
? Provide simulation model input data from 3D sources such as Revit, Rhino and Google Sketchup
? Perform basic CFD modeling using programs such as IES and Design Builder.
? Provide Thermal Comfort analysis of spaces in accordance with ASHRAE Std. 55 using programs such as ROOM or TRNSYS
? Provide life cycle cost analyses of systems using BLCC or similar
? Prepare analyses, calculations and reports to support USGBC LEED components;
? Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure engineering quality and accurate technical content of project-related documents;
? Meet / contact clients as appropriate to discuss energy analysis methods, results and recommendations;
Key Skills Required
? Strong oral and written communication skills providing clear explanations and directions to clients and team members.
? Clear concise, technical writing
? Strong Planning and organizational skills.
? Proficient with Microsoft Office.
? Efficient personal and project task organization and management.
? 3-6 yrs energy modeling experience with DOE-2, IES Virtual Environment, TRACE, TRNSYS or other detailed hourly simulation;
Qualifications
? 4 year Bachelor's Degree
? 3 - 6 years of related work as a building energy analyst conducting full building analysis.
? Experience modeling "traditional" building systems as well as active beams, radiant floors, thermal energy storage, on site renewable energy, geothermal.
Preferred:
? Demonstrated experience with simulation software programs such as Ecotect, Radiance and computational fluid dynamic software. BIM experience preferable (Revit Digital Projects or 3D modeling programs)
? LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
? Experience with TRNSYS
Please forward your resume to Peter Simmonds, Head of the Advanced Technology Group or call Peter should you require any additional information.
Peter Simmonds
