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McKinstry · 1 month ago

Building Performance Analyst III

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$36.26/hr - $56.83/hr

5+ years exp

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. The Building Performance Analyst III will analyze building energy performance, establish decarbonization goals, and work with project teams on new construction projects to achieve sustainability objectives.

ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Technical Analyze and report on existing building energy performance; includes benchmarking, weather regression and other forms of savings tracking

Analyze utility usage patterns of facilities to establish a baseline and track reductions due to the implementation of decarbonization measures

Work with multi-disciplinary project teams (architects, MEP engineers, general contractors, etc.) on new construction projects to establish project goals and help the team in achieving those goals. Work across the typical new construction design process (i.e. Concept Design to Construction Administration) to deliver on project goals

Work with owners (see examples of clients below) of existing building portfolios to establish decarbonization goals and establish pathways to achieving goals

Understand systems that impact building energy usage and carbon emissions, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, renewables, and architectural. This is at the building, portfolio, and district level

Develop energy efficiency and carbon reduction measures at the building, portfolio, and district level. Assist internal mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design teams in scoping measures

Perform whole building energy modeling via software such as IES VE for new construction and existing buildings. Maintain energy models across the life of a project

Perform detailed building-level and district-level energy calculations using hourly spreadsheets and data analysis tools

Rank and prioritize decarbonization measures for owners and project teams, understanding their priorities and existing conditions. Provide input on the impacts of different decarbonization strategies and/or design changes

Identify process improvement opportunities and develops innovative workflows to streamline modeling and analysis processes

Carefully review own work and work delegated to others. Possess a fully developed 'sense' for when something doesn’t seem right and initiate outreach for support and guidance

Documentation Communicate complex technical topics for non-technical audiences via graphical reporting and dynamic data visualization tools

Develop long-term decarbonization roadmaps for building, portfolio, and campus Owners to identify paths towards achieving their long-term decarbonization goals

Develop compliance documentation for whole building energy modeling (e.g. Local Energy Code, LEED, Living Building Challenge, etc.)

Coordination and Communication Work directly with clients, and sometimes lead discussions with the client, throughout the life of the project. This includes regular meetings, milestone presentations, and general coordination

Coordinate across various internal groups at McKinstry, such as Technical Services, Energy, EcoDistricts, Renewables and Electric Vehicles

Work with construction, cost estimating, and design teams to establish pricing for decarbonization measures

Assist McKinstry’s implementation/construction side in implementing decarbonization strategies

Develop relationships with internal and external clients to gather information and build trust

Create project work plans for large tasks or small projects to match effort to project scope and fees

Network and engage with local professional societies, seek opportunities to present work at conferences

Qualification

Whole building energy modelingDecarbonization strategiesEnergy efficiency measuresTechnical writingBEMP certificationLEED-AP certificationIES VE softwareData visualization toolsExcel proficiencyGraphic design softwareData analysisConstruction drawings evaluationInterpersonal communication

Required

BA/BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent field of study or equivalent work experience required

Five (5) years of experience in engineering design or related field is preferred

Proficiency in interpersonal verbal and written communication (especially technical writing) required

Experience with whole building energy modeling software such as IES VE or EnergyPlus required

Intermediate knowledge of Excel, including use of Pivot Tables and/or Macros required

Experience in evaluating construction drawings required