HGA · 9 hours ago
Building Performance Engineer
Middleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$53K/yr - $72K/yr
3+ years expHGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. They are seeking a Building Performance Engineer to support their commitment to sustainable design by collaborating with project teams to enhance building performance and energy optimization throughout all phases of design, construction, and operation.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringInterior Design
Responsibilities
Identify and document high performance opportunities for existing and new construction buildings through commissioning and retrocommissioning
Assist design teams to increase design projects’ energy performance
Assist design teams with strategy and compliance with energy-related documentation such as code, LEED, and region-specific programs such as Minnesota B3 and California Title 24
Collaboratively identify opportunities and develop appropriate and effective performance studies
Execute a wide range of simulation workflows including climate analysis, energy benchmarking, occupant comfort criteria (thermal, daylighting and glare), façade and envelope optimization and conceptual energy modeling
Clearly communicate the findings/results to project teams through effective documentation and visualizations
Assist with planning study projects
Interact and communicates effectively and professionally with other team members
Show flexibility and adaptability to change within a fast-paced, team environment, often with tight deadline
Support an internal network charged with advancing HGA’s sustainability practice by:
Researching emerging tools and assisting in the development of new workflows
Assisting in ongoing office-wide training efforts to elevate our internal knowledge and support a network of experts in all HGA offices
Collaborating with an internal team of building performance practitioners
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering or mechanical engineering
3 - 5 years' experience in engineering, sustainable design, energy analysis, or commissioning
Familiarity or experience with the new and existing building energy performance services such as commissioning & retro-commissioning
Experience with digital building performance analysis tools such as OpenStudio, Trane Trace, eQuest, EnergyPlus, IES, DesignBuilder, TRNSYS, Climate Consultant, Ladybug and Honeybee for Grasshopper, DIVA for Rhino, COMFEN, WUFI, Therm, etc
Knowledgeable in building certification programs (LEED, LBC, WELL), building energy codes, and ASHRAE Standards such as 55, 62.1, 90.1 and 209
Working knowledge of architectural production software: AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred
PE license preferred
LEED AP credential and/or ASHRAE credentials and/or CABEC Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) preferred
Knowledge and experience with economic grants and incentive programs preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus and success sharing bonus program
401(k) guaranteed contribution
Paid parental leave
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
PTO
Short- and long-term disability programs
Company
HGA
HGA is a national interdisciplinary design firm committed to making a positive, lasting impact for our clients and communities through research-based, holistic solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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