Sustainability and Energy Consultant

IMEG Corp is seeking a Sustainability and Energy Consultant in Chicago, IL, to lead sustainable design practices and provide expertise on building performance, decarbonization strategies, and project certifications. Key responsibilities include conducting analyses, consulting with clients, managing projects, and developing technical reports. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least 3 years of experience, and skills in energy modeling, communication, and project management.
At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2,500 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and wed love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Sustainability and Energy Consultant . As a Sustainability and Energy Consultant, you will be responsible for providing expertise and leadership for sustainable design practice across the company. You will represent the company externally as a face of company sustainability as well as provide guidance to IMEG team members to meet the technical engineering needs for their projects.

Some key duties and responsibilities include:
Conduct building performance analyses on IMEG projects. Consult with clients on strategies to decarbonize and optimize their projects. Support projects seeking building certifications, including energy modeling, documentation, and lead administration for the entire project team. Actively lead sustainable design projects and assist in managing team workload. Serve as a technical resource for resolving issues on projects, with minimal assistance from senior staff. Make major design recommendations and decisions with little input from senior staff. Participate in quality control processes for team projects. Contribute to leadership in technical development within our Technical Operations Team for projects of various sizes. Develop technical analysis reports and presentation deliverables for internal and external audiences.

Key skills and abilities needed for the position include:
Energy modeling and analysis of all building types. CFD and daylighting analysis. Life Cycle Cost analyses. Whole building life-cycle assessments. Knowledge and implementation experience of national and local energy conservation codes and laws. Knowledge of federal and regional tax rebate and incentive programs. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Knowledge of operational and embodied carbon. Ability to design/manage large projects and handle multiple projects concurrently. Ability to mentor, motivate, and lead others. Post-occupancy energy evaluation and measurement & verification. Working knowledge of BIM programs. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerBI, Outlook).

Education and experience requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Minimum 3 years of applicable experience. Experience with energy modeling software such as DesignBuilder, IESve, Trane TRACE, OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, or similar tools. Certifications like BEMP, BEAP, LEED AP, WELL AP, CPHC, or GGP are preferred but not required. Experience with software packages like LightStanza, One Click LCA, Homer is a plus.

IMEG Corp., an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees futures through professional development and career advancement opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance starting on your first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other career opportunities? Please visit our website.
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