Energy Modeler - Calgary, Canada - EMBE Consulting Engineers Inc.

Description

Job description

EMBE Consulting Engineering Inc. is a rapidly growing Mechanical, Electrical, and Sustainable design consulting firm. We are proud of our adaptability, accountability, and creativity.

We are mission-driven and have an unwavering commitment to provide creative, detailed, and coordinated design solutions to our clients in Canada and across North America.

EMBE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Join us. Make a lasting impact on our world.

We thank you for your interest, but only selected applicants will be contacted.


Job Title:
Energy Modeler

Primary Job function:
to perform energy simulations, utility consumption calculations throughout the design process. To prepare energy model submissions for NECB, ASHRAE 90.1, BC Step Code, Toronto Green Standard, LEED Compliances. Prepare life cycle energy cost analysis


Essential roles and Responsibilities:

• Gather relevant inputs for modelling from architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings. assess the envelope and perform thermal bridging calculations with FEA package
• Create Energy Modelling and conduct simulations
• Provide detailed reports to communicate the findings to the team and client
• Technical problem solving, critical thinking, and providing advice to the project team
• Maintains LEED and Build Green Documentation

Required Skills:

• Our primary simulation tool is DesignBuilder. Proficiency in this GUI or any EnergyPlus software package is required.
• Experience with eQUEST, RETScreen, HOT2000, etc. considered an asset
• Experience with THERM and WINDOW
• Experience with FEA and CFD packages considered an asset
• Thorough understanding of engineering design principles, engineering drawings, building systems, building codes, building envelope, and construction systems
• Effective report writing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Thrive in a fastpaced working environment
• Proficiency in MS office suite, cloudbased computer system
• Ability to identify potential risks and report them to the project team

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree related to buildings, HVAC, or energy efficiency
• Master's degree considered an asset
• In good standing with applicable regulatory agency
• Minimum 1 year in building energy modelling performance

Required Attitude

• Team player
• Selfstarter
• Upholding company design principle and values
• Motivated and passionate about sustainable buildings
• Committed to meet deadlines
• Adaptability and able to pivot to meet ondemand requests on short notice

Required Results:

• Delivers detailed and accurate energy modelling reports in timeefficient manner
• Provide timely feedback to the project team on energy consumption

Required Cognitive Skills

• Attention to details
• Highly organized
• Critical thinking skills
• Comfortable with being on the go
• Professional sound judgment
• Growth mentality and a continuous learner
• Multitasking
• Strong memory
• Calm under pressure
• Effective communicator

Required Habits:

• Flexible with working hours to accommodate client's requirements
• Punctuality
• Builder of positive relationships with clients and team members
• Follows processes and policies
• Knowledgeable resource
• Work hard, play hard

Success looks like:

Success in this role is defined by the ability to provide accurate and detailed energy report and analysis on time, and manage documents and input for parallel projects

This requires you to have excellent time management skills to navigate through simultaneous projects. You will thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

You will pay great attention to detail, be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with the project team members, clients, and 3rd party vendors.

You will uphold company's value and design principles.

You need to be a critical thinker and have a professional sound judgment to provide solutions for any issues that may arise during design process.

You will support other teammates and assist project managers and clients to ensure the projects stay on schedule and budget.

You will provide constructive and honest feedback to help the company management improve its operations and practices.

Please provide a resume, cover letter, and salary expectations.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite gym
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB