Energy Engineer

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We are working with a national engineering consulting firm in Los Angeles looking for an energy engineer.

Requirements / Description

• Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering (or another engineering discipline) from an accredited program; or commensurate degree and experience with building systems.
• Advanced understanding of building systems across disciplines and proven experience in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope systems.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, mentoring, delegating work, and giving and receiving constructive feedback. Communicates with clients, project partners, and with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Advanced understanding of major tenets of high-performance design including renewable and alternative energy strategies, daylighting, embodied energy, indoor environmental quality, material composition, water efficiency, life cycle assessment, and built environment planning.
• Proficiency with at least one building system simulation tool, including EnergyPlus, IES-VE, TRNSYS, DOE-2 (eQuest), TRACE, CFD, or Radiance, for consulting and analysis. Proven understanding and application of simulation tools for the appropriate systems and technologies.
• Industry certification or license applicable to building system design and performance including but not limited to LEED AP, ASHRAE HPDP, ASHRAE BEMP, ASHRAE BEAP, Green Globes Professional, or AEE CEM.
• Experience in computer operation for building system analysis and engineering calculation programs.
• Proficiency in use of CAD/BIM software as necessary for building performance analysis and consulting.
• Understanding of applicable rating systems, design codes and standards, and ability to interpret them.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Professional Engineering license (PE) in one or more states.
• Proficiency with an application programming language (C++, Ruby, Python, Visual Basic, etc.)