Buildings Performance Consultant
AECOM
- Burnaby, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Whole building energy modelling and evaluation including design options analysis, ASHRAE 90.1/NECB energy modelling, daylight simulations, parametric energy modelling, and embodied carbon analysis.
- Design and modelling of net zero buildings together with supporting clients on a range of decarbonization strategies to meet their goals.
- Perform high level energy analysis for a campus or buildings portfolio using energy planning tools
- Review of mechanical drawings, mechanical equipment submittals, electrical drawings, and/or architectural drawings/specifications against high performance goals and sustainability certification criteria
- Preparing and presenting results and professional recommendations to clients and teams
- Write reports communicating certification, energy modelling findings, and design recommendations for achieving sustainability/energy targets
- Conduct research and technical analysis for projects and reporting on findings
- Working or leading others in a multi-disciplinary team to undertake analysis and provide feedback
- Support energy planning, resiliency, and other projects relating to high performance buildings and communities
- Work with the Sustainability Consultant and project team to develop sustainability strategies to meet project’s sustainability target
- Support to facilitate submissions to green building certification systems
- Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Building Sciences, Architecture, or a related field
- 4+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education
- 8+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education highly preferred.
- Knowledge and experience undertaking detailed building energy modelling
- Experience and knowledge of energy simulation software (e.g., IES, EnergyPlus, Energy Pro, eQuest, DesignBuilder, OpenStudio, Trane Trace)
- Masters' degree preferred in engineering, planning, or sustainability-related field
- Professional Engineer license
- Knowledge, experience, or interest in working with parametric energy modelling workflows (e.g., Dynamo, Grasshopper, JePlus).
- Knowledge of green building rating systems (e.g., LEED, CaGBC Zero Carbon Standard, Passive House)
- Experience with or interest in learning building energy codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, NECB, ASHRAE 62.1)
- Understanding of high performance and zero carbon building principles and technologies
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, and in particular, Excel for data analytics.
- Experience in or interest in learning other building performance analysis tools (e.g., RETScreen, Ladybug, Diva, WUFI, Tally, Cove, Insight 360, Therm)
- Experience in embodied carbon calculations, life-cycle assessments, and LCA software (e.g., Athena, OneClick)
- Experience with life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) calculations
- Experience in building design software such as Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, etc.
- Additional certifications/licenses (e.g., ASHRAE BEMP, CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP, ENV SP, CPHD)
- Knowledge of any programming languages (Python, R, C++, etc.)
- Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate problems clearly and simply to clients, engineers, and architects
- Strong problem solving, analytical, and research skills
- Ability to balance various project/company responsibilities and deadlines, while maintaining professionalism and quality.
- Adaptable and flexible, showing a willingness and ability to take on new projects or areas with or without supervision