Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company · 18 hours ago
Building Performance Engineer
Vienna, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelClark Nexsen, a JMT Company, is seeking a Building Performance Engineer to join their collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service. The role involves modeling and analyzing building performance metrics in coordination with design teams and supporting energy consulting activities across various building types and market sectors.
ConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Collaborating with architects & engineers to help projects achieve high performance outcomes
Utilizing computer modeling software to simulate building performance (examples include energy modeling, daylight simulation, hygrothermal analysis, etc.)
Serving as an information resource for project teams during the design process
Preparing graphics and authoring reports to communicate the results of analyses and studies
Presenting results to project teams and clients in formal and informal settings
Leveraging building physics expertise to advise project teams on the performance of their designs
Supporting energy consulting work, including, but not limited to: development of energy conservation measures for retrocommissioning or deep energy retrofit projects, providing third party reviews of energy performance contract performance
Supporting the reporting of project performance to the firm’s AIA 2030 and MEP 2040 commitments
Coordinating with building commissioning professionals as required
Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from senior engineers, project managers, managing principals, and operations directors
Building energy modeling, ranging from simple box to compliance models
Life cycle cost analyses to inform high performance building design strategies
Participation in project team work sessions and client charrettes to identify high performance building strategies in support of design efforts
Authoring code compliance documentation for energy, carbon, and/or water performance
Assisting with preparation of fee proposals for building performance consulting work as directed
Building physics modeling (daylighting, hygrothermal analysis, thermal bridging analysis)
Embodied and operational carbon calculations to inform design decisions
Authoring reports and presentations to relay performance outcomes and alternatives, for internal and external audiences
Authoring documentation for compliance with third party sustainability rating systems, including LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star, and related measures
Qualification
Required
Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence
Ability to make effective presentations to a variety of groups
Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
Undergraduate and/or Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or building physics-related field
EIT Certification is required
Pursuing Professional Engineer licensure (PE) within 48 months of being hired
Energy modeling experience using IES VE, Trane Trace, EnergyPlus, eQuest, Designbuilder, or equivalent software is required
Preferred
Sustainability certifications such as LEED Accredited Professional, Well Accredited Professional, and/or Green Globes Professional are strongly encouraged
Design experience in architecture or building systems engineering is desirable
Building energy modeling and simulation certifications such as ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional are strongly encouraged
Benefits
Flexible hybrid working schedule
Hybrid work schedule
Company
Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company
Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company, is an integrated architecture and engineering firm creating innovative design solutions for U.S. and global clients.
Founded in 1920
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Bill Keen
Chief Innovation Officer
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