Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

Job Description

As part of our growth, we are currently looking for a motivated Energy Associate or Energy Senior Associate with 5-10 years experience to join our Energy Modeling group within our Energy & Sustainability Services Division. The Energy Associate will manage the Energy Modeling group for productivity, training, and financial targets and will be involved in high-profile sustainability projects – locally, nationally, and internationally - with the opportunity to work with major real estate developers, award-winning design firms, and top tier construction companies. The Energy Associate will also be a technically proficient team player able to provide detailed review of project work and will be integrated into a team of talented SOCOTEC professionals. 

SOCOTEC has completed over 500 LEED projects worldwide, is at the forefront of energy and materials innovation, and has been actively involved in the U.S. Green Building Council since its inception. On energy, SOCOTEC personnel worked on many firsts – the first net-zero US building, the first US environmental high rise residences, the first US environmental office tower, and continued with many others, including currently some of the most efficient all-electric/low carbon buildings. Our project types are broad, including offices, multi-family residential (mid & high-rise), assembly, natatoriums, and art galleries and project sizes typically range from 100k to 2 million square feet.

This position will report to the SOCOTEC Energy & Sustainability Division leader and offer a track to Principal. 

Other general responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Be the outward facing representative of the Energy Modeling group to clients
• Provide Energy Modeling service line presentations to internally and to clients
• Ensure collaboration with other SOCOTEC divisions, primarily the Green Group (within the Energy & Sustainability Division) and Envelope Division (New Construction & Restoration groups)
• Review, approve, and sign/seal Department of Buildings Energy Code submissions
• Review and approve the energy efficiency portion of the LEED submissions

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering, Physics or Architecture;
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) accreditation required either upon joining or planned in the near future.
• Minimum of five years experience, in a consulting environment, in energy analysis for US based projects. (University course experience does not meet the requirement)
• Superior verbal communication and writing skills
• Proven group management skills
• Proven ability to engage well with external stakeholders (e.g. clients and design partners)
• Thorough knowledge of energy efficiency in large and complex buildings
• Thorough knowledge of energy modeling software, DOE 2.2 or EnergyPlus. Primary knowledge of IES may be acceptable, if complemented by knowledge of DOE 2.2. Note: Experience only with Train/Trace, Carrier/HAP, and/or eQuest is insufficient.
• The Energy Modeling group performs significant architectural energy modeling using THERM, WUFI and CFD software. Knowledge of architectural detailing and of the software platforms are a plus but not required. We will provide training otherwise.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with the Passive House International (PHI) and/or Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) certification systems and relevant tools (PHPP, WUFI Passive, etc) is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft software, particularly Excel;
• Basic AutoCAD and Revit skills;
• Computer programming knowledge is a plus as SOCOTEC often utilizes and develops custom analysis tools

• Please note that this is a technical consulting position, NOT a design position.

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary Range: 100K-140K

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.