What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bensonwood Homes MEP Designer and Energy Specialist position at Northeast Sustainable Energy Association?
Company
Bensonwood
Location
Walpole, NH
Benson Woodworking Company (BWC) is a national leader and innovator in the design and building of timber frame, hybrid, and panelized homes as well as light commercial projects. The company has a forty-year history of building unique residential and commercial projects throughout the US. The company’s dynamic, team-oriented culture values high performance and continuous improvement.
Benson Woodworking Company (BWC) is seeking a MEP Designer and Energy Specialist to join the team.
Position Summary
Support project managers, architects, and engineers with energy analysis and MEP / HVAC design through all stages of project development, as well as R&D efforts throughout the company. Consult with clients and sub-contractors to recommend high performance systems and assemblies. This role will be located in our Walpole or Keene, NH facilities.
Primary Responsibilities
Bensonwood
Location
Walpole, NH
Benson Woodworking Company (BWC) is a national leader and innovator in the design and building of timber frame, hybrid, and panelized homes as well as light commercial projects. The company has a forty-year history of building unique residential and commercial projects throughout the US. The company’s dynamic, team-oriented culture values high performance and continuous improvement.
Benson Woodworking Company (BWC) is seeking a MEP Designer and Energy Specialist to join the team.
Position Summary
Support project managers, architects, and engineers with energy analysis and MEP / HVAC design through all stages of project development, as well as R&D efforts throughout the company. Consult with clients and sub-contractors to recommend high performance systems and assemblies. This role will be located in our Walpole or Keene, NH facilities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Energy Code Research & ResCheck/ComCheck code compliance reports
- Manual J calculations (heating system load and mechanical system sizing)
- Energy load modeling for system and product comparisons and PV sizing
- Mechanical systems recommendations
- Thermal/moisture analysis and building science consultation
- Facilitate energy/green certification programs, state incentive/rebate coordination
- MEP Schematic Plans
- MEP 3D modeling
- WrightSoft energy load calculation
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree, in Environmental, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Sustainability Management, Urban Planning or a related subject.
- 3 years of experience in construction, architectural, engineering or design-build office
- Knowledge of LEED, WELL and other Sustainability, Resiliency and Equity rating systems.
- Experience with energy ratings for the certification of homes to energy efficiency standards
- Passive House certification preferred
- Proficiency in 3D B.I.M. software (Revit, Cadwork, or equal), Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), WrightSoft
- Positive, can-do team player with strong problem solving skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to:
- Complete assignments accurately
- Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong belief in customer service and satisfaction
- Ability and flexibility to take on other responsibilities as assigned
- This is a full-time position.
- Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience
- Benefits include: medical insurance, holidays, paid time off, voluntary dental insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, 401(K), and profit sharing
- To learn more about Bensonwood and to apply online, visit our website at http://bensonwood.com.