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Buro Happold · 7 hours ago

Associate Building Performance Engineer/Consultant

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Buro Happold is looking for an experienced building performance engineer to join our expanding team in Los Angeles. The role involves leading project teams in various analytical tasks related to building performance, energy modeling, and ensuring client satisfaction while supporting work winning activities.

ConstructionSmart Building

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work across a range of projects as an integrated part of multiple project teams

Work as project leader to meet the analytical needs of the projects (energy code approach, loads models, early-stage optioneering models, LEED energy model, high-performance analysis, renewable energy studies, district scale modeling, predictive energy modeling and more)

Perform Job Leader responsibilities which include ensuring technical quality, timely delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction in all matters relating to project analytics

Support work winning activities including scope and fee creation and proposal writing

Qualification

Energy modelingIES Virtual EnvironmentASHRAE complianceBuilding physicsLEED certificationRenewable energy analysisVisual scriptingEnergyPlus/OpenStudioProject managementAnalytical skillsEnergy auditsParametric modelingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCreative thinkingAttention to detail

Required

Extensive experience with energy modeling inputs, including model geometry creation and HVAC system modeling with IES Virtual Environment

Extensive experience with Title 24, Part 6 code requirements and IESVE/CBECC-Com/EnergyPro compliance modeling and prescriptive documentation

Experience with ASHRAE 90.1 compliance energy modeling and ASHRAE/IBPSA Standard 209

Experience in visual scripting interfaces such as Grasshopper and Dynamo, and environmental Rhino plugins such as Honeybee, Ladybug, etc

Experience in quantifying and graphically reporting of energy conservation measures

Experience in the analysis of renewable energy technologies such as geothermal and photovoltaics

Strong communication and organization skills

Advanced understanding of building physics and the ability to teach concepts to varying degrees

Ability to understand client goals and communicate analysis results with architects

Ability to operate independently, organize resources, and deliver to timelines

Experience of modeling commonly designed mechanical systems

Experience in presenting analytical information in a clear and concise manner

Experience with project management including successfully managing the technical quality of deliverables, schedule, internal coordination, and financial performance associated with project analytics scope

7+ years of experience in a professional, fast-paced environment within the AEC Industry

BA or BS degree required, architectural or engineering degree preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving, research, and analytical skills

Creative thinking, high attention to detail, and appreciation of good design

BEMP, PE, LEED AP preferred

Preferred

Knowledge of energy audits and energy benchmarking of buildings

Experience with parametric modeling and working with large datasets

Strong proficiency with mechanical room and system thermal loads modeling and knowledge of mechanical system design

Experience with sustainability rating systems used in the industry

Experience with EnergyPlus/OpenStudio or other whole building energy modeling software

Experience of modeling uncommonly designed mechanical systems

Completion of LEED energy model submittals

An ability to apply analytical skills across a range of scale (Buildings, Campus, Cities)

An ability to use a variety of tools beyond common software to analyze complex problems

Knowledge of daylight modeling or CFD analysis

Genuine inner drive to automate workflows and develop energy modeling tools

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays

401k with company match

Hybrid working & summer hours

Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees

Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives

Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities

Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups

Company

Buro Happold

Glassdoor4.0

Buro Happold is an international, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.

Founded in 1976

Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, GBR

1001-5000 employees

http://www.burohappold.com

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