Senior Energy Analyst (THERM)

As part of our growth, we are currently looking for a motivated Senior Energy Analyst with 2-5 years experience to join our Energy Modeling group within our Energy Services Division. The Senior Energy Analyst will support Energy Project Managers and will be involved in high-profile sustainability projects – locally, nationally, and internationally - with the opportunity to work with major real estate developers, award-winning design firms, and top tier construction companies. The Senior Analyst will also be a technically proficient team player integrated into a team of talented professionals who have completed over 350 LEED projects worldwide, at the forefront of energy and materials innovation, and have been actively involved in the U.S. Green Building Council since its inception. Our project types are broad, including offices, multi-family residential (mid & high-rise), assembly, natatoriums, and art galleries and project sizes typically range from 100k to 2 million square feet. This position will report to the Principal within our Energy Division. If a junior applicant (2-3 years experience), you will be trained on construction materials and techniques with a focus on hygrothermal aspects. If a senior applicant (3-5 years experience), you will exchange information about techniques and methods, broadly collaborate with other Vidaris groups from concept through construction and manage client contact. Other general responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Perform calculations of U-value for various building assemblies (walls, thermal bridges, fenestration, roofs, etc), spanning the entire range of construction in multiple climate zones.
  • Perform dewpoint analyses
  • Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity
  • Communicate effectively and establish relationships with job related management teams
  • Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed
  • Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from beginning through completion
  • Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings
  • Maintain established utilization levels
The candidate we are seeking will have the following qualifications, skill sets, and experience:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering, Physics or Architecture;
  • US project experience with envelope U-value calculations using ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix A and THERM. (University course experience does not meet the requirement)
  • Knowledge and experience with ASHRAE Envelope section is required
  • Experience with COMCheck, WUFI, and CFD is preferred
  • Experience with building energy modeling using DOE-2, eQuest or EnergyPlus is a plus;
  • Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and HVAC equipment;
  • Excellent analytical abilities;
  • Written and verbal communication skills;
  • Proficient in Microsoft software, particularly Excel;
  • Basic AutoCAD and Revit skills;
  • Computer programming knowledge is a plus as Vidaris often utilizes and develops custom analysis tools
Please note that this is a technical consulting position, NOT a design position.

Envelope Consultant

Responsibilities:

  • Undertake facade design, detailing and analysis, and participate in testing, fabrication and construction administration.
  • Advise architects and clients on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
  • Well versed in exterior wall construction project phases including but not limited to shop drawing, modeling, design development and construction documents
  • Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables
  • Conduct\oversee field review and progress inspection on designated projects
  • Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity
  • Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets
  • Advise management on related project performance\key issues, status, scheduling, effort of work and estimates for completion
  • Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job related management teams Produce details via hand sketching and using 2D and 3D CAD packages as required.
  • Providing cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed
  • Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from initial proposal through completion
  • Break down technical needs\deliverable; assist in managing budgetary project requirements
  • Provide manpower updates and resource availability
  • Occasional presentation of white paper\case studies to technical teams
  • Manage staff or team and foster training\mentoring

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 plus years working with building envelope\enclosure project experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
  • Register Architect | Professional Engineer preferred
  • Masters in Architecture | Engineering preferred
  • Knowledge of Architectural design theories/concepts and local laws\codes
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Inspection certificates preferred
  • Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word or suitable document writing programs
  • Must demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic team environment and proficient in problem solving.
  • Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture

Envelope Inspector

Responsibilities:

  • Understand exterior wall construction project phases including but not limited to shop drawing, modeling, design development and construction documents
  • Conducting field review and progress inspection on designated projects
  • Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity
  • Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets
  • Advise Project manager on status, scheduling, effort of work and estimates for completion
  • Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job related management teams
  • Providing cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed
  • Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from initial proposal through completion
  • Present project related technical information to clients and design teams
  • Occasional presentation of white papercase studies to technical teams
  • Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings
  • Maintain established utilization levels

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1-3 years working with building envelope design, inspection, development and/or engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
  • Masters in Architecture and 1-3 years’ work experience preferred
  • Knowledge of broad architectural design theories/concepts and specific structural theories/concepts related to exterior wall construction
  • Experience using measurement devices
  • Minimum 10 hour OSHA certification
  • ICC certifications preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word or suitable document writing programs
  • Must demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic team environment, to think outside the box, and solve complex problems
  • Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture

Summer Internship Program

Vidaris is accepting applications for our 2017 Summer Internship Program. All candidates must be currently enrolled in a matriculated program in the areas of Engineering, Architecture or Sustainability.