Senior Sustainability Specialist - Energy Modeler

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking a Senior Sustainability Specialist - Energy Modeler for their Jersey City, NJ office. The role involves energy modeling, sustainability analysis, and supporting decarbonization efforts in various projects. Candidates should have experience in commercial and institutional projects. The position offers a flexible work schedule, with Mondays to Thursdays in-office and Fridays remote. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and knowledge of sustainability strategies.
Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, commissioning, and energy modeling. We are looking for a Senior Sustainability Specialist to join our New York office.

Your experience working in a consulting design firm working on projects such as commercial building projects, aviation, higher-education, civic, healthcare, and mission critical will ensure your success in this role. Working in our New York office, you will contribute to the design of major projects from various markets and from around the world.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities As a Senior Sustainability Specialist - Energy Modeler, you be part of the High-Performance Solution Team and deliver high performance building energy modeling and sustainability analysis in the region and possibly landmark projects around the world. In support of the firm's commitment to the MEP 2040 Challenge, you will be integral to driving our electrification and decarbonization efforts by acting as a consultant to your teammates and clients.

You will regularly interact with other HPS team members and MEP engineers in the local offices and around the firm on project engagements.

Responsibilities will include, at a minimum:

Whole building energy modeling
-IES-VE required

In lieu of IES-VE, proficient in Energy+ (Energy Plus), Design Builder, or Open Studio, eQuest, and willing to learn IES-VEEnergy efficiency measure analysis

Net Zero Energy/Carbon road mapping

Green building certification support (LEED, WELL, LBC, RESET, etc.)Renewable energy analysis

Incentive and rebate program support

Beneficial electrification consulting

Life Cycle Cost Analysis Energy Auditing Understanding of local and national energy codes and policies

Offer support and consultation related to sustainability strategies, energy efficiency measures, innovative technologies, voluntary rating standards, codes, industry trends, etc.

Present at internal and external lunch & learn type training

Work with owner and architect clients and MEP design engineers to develop energy and water efficiency strategies and system approach on their projects - relating to high performance HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and electrical/lighting systems.

Job Requirements The ideal candidate will focus on energy modeling or T24 and have the ability to apply relevant industry knowledge; be up to date on new and existing tools related to sustainability strategies, energy efficiency measures, technologies, voluntary rating standards, codes, industry, and trends; be someone who possesses strong communication and organizational skills.

Additional requirements include:

Ability to read, review, and evaluate Architectural and Engineering drawings and visualize three-dimensional models

Familiarity with design tools such as Revit and AutoCADCompetency with simulation and modeling tools, (primarily IESVE and CA Title-24 code compliance tools such as Energy Pro and CBECC. Additional tools may include Windows, COMFEN, Climate Consultant, Sefaira, Cove. Tool, eQuest, Energy Plus, PVWATTS.)Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a consulting firm working on energy modeling.

Basic understanding of proper system selection and applicable building codes

Knowledge of LEED and WELL design principles

LEED accredited and WELL accredited or on track to achieving accreditation

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and supporting our clients with integrity. To make…