Building Performance Engineer​/Energy Modeler

Smith Seckman Reid Inc is seeking a Building Performance Engineer/Energy Modeler to contribute to high-performance building design projects. The role involves managing projects, collaborating with teams, and performing energy modeling. Candidates should have experience in energy-related systems and strong communication skills. The position is flexible and can be remote or based in various SSR regional offices, offering competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being.
Position: Building Performance Engineer / Energy Modeler
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Location flexible to SSR regional offices (Nashville (HQ), Denver, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Tampa, Sarasota) or other geographies / remote- depending on experience/qualifications

The Building Performance Engineer contributes to consulting efforts on high performance building design projects. The Building Performance Engineer will manage individually assigned projects, maintain client relationships, and collaborate with team members on other projects. This position is for a team-oriented candidate who is passionate about helping our clients design and build high performance and sustainable buildings that promote occupant health and wellness.

The candidate must enjoy and have extensive experience with energy modeling for buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborates closely with architects, engineers, and other project team members during design/construction meetings to develop potential energy conservation measures and simulation models.

Analyzes, reviews, and/or consults on energy-related systems found in architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings and specifications

Develops building energy models and cost-benefit analyses to aid in high performance design and to assess compliance with LEED rating systems, energy codes, and utility incentives

Clearly communicates analysis results to project teams in written, graphical, and presentation format

Develops a professional rapport with colleagues and clients through proactive communication

Regularly reviews industry trends as well as code and policy updates/addendums

Actively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas

Shares lessons learned and drives innovation in internal tools, processes, and practices

Manages individually assigned projects by monitoring the budget and schedule as well as maintaining communication to ensure the project is completed successfully

Assists in procurement and pursuit of new work and new clients; maintains existing client relationships

Other Responsibilities:

Assists with calculations to document various credits in the LEED or other green building rating systems

Provides comments and technical reports on sustainability goals to design teams, clients, and/or contractors

Attends project meetings, client meetings, and occasional site visits to monitor progress and coordinate project requirements

Assists team management in the training of less experienced colleagues on LEED documentation and processes May participate in conducting building energy audits/assessments, including development of energy savings and cost estimates for energy conservation measures Utilizes Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics (AFDD) software as a part of Building Performance Monitoring projects.

Qualified candidates shall have:
Bachelor of Science…