This is an excellent opportunity to join a team working on nationally significant projects across multiple market sectors while collaborating with recognized experts in building performance, energy analysis, and mechanical systems. You will gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, including geothermal systems, building electrification, advanced controls, and net-zero design approaches, while contributing to a practice that values technical excellence, innovation, mentoring, and continuous professional growth. For candidates who are energized by meaningful technical work and want to help clients achieve ambitious energy, carbon, and operational goals, this role offers both strong professional development and the chance to make a measurable impact.
What You'll Do
Develop and lead whole-building energy models and building performance analyses for new and existing facilities using industry-standard software.
Perform energy code compliance, LEED/green building certification analysis, utility incentive studies, benchmarking, and design option evaluations.
Analyze energy conservation measures (ECMs) and compare alternatives using life-cycle cost analysis, including energy, cost, and carbon impacts.
Support HVAC load calculations, system performance evaluations, and advanced analyses such as daylight, parametric, and embodied carbon studies, as applicable.
Participate in energy audits, field investigations, facility assessments, utility data analysis, and measurement/verification support.
Help develop decarbonization, electrification, resiliency, and energy planning strategies for buildings and campuses.
Review architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and specifications to extract modeling inputs and assess alignment with project performance goals.
Prepare technical reports and client deliverables, and present results and recommendations to clients and project teams.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish project energy goals, provide performance-driven design feedback, and support quality, timely project delivery.
Contribute to green building certification submissions, proposal support, QA/QC, and continuous improvement of tools and workflows.
Stay current with energy codes, standards, and industry best practices, and mentor junior staff through knowledge-sharing and technical support.
Travel occasionally to support site visits, audits, and project coordination.
What You Need to Succeed
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline.
5+ years of relevant experience in energy modeling, sustainability consulting, HVAC design, commissioning, or building performance analysis.
Familiarity with energy modeling platforms, such as IES-VE, Trane TRACE, or similar.
Strong understanding of HVAC systems and building energy fundamentals.
Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and commercial building energy codes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs and technical report writing.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
Experience with federal projects and UFC requirements.
Experience with CFD analysis, daylighting studies, decarbonization studies, renewable energy analysis, or net-zero design.
Familiarity with Revit, Power BI, Python, or data analytics tools.
Experience performing ASHRAE Level II energy audits and facility assessments.
Workplace Flexibility
This position is a hybrid position with strong preference for the employee to live within commutable distance to one of the following offices: Denver, CO; Alexandria, VA; Salt Lake City, UT; Idaho Falls, ID; Baltimore, MD; Moon Township, PA.
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $85,000- $112,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
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