Passive House (PHIUS) Engineer

Company: 

Building Evolution Corporation

Location: 

Worcester MA with travel

Do you have a passion for building performance?  Do you want a dynamic career with the opportunity for growth and impact?  Would you like to join a growing business committed to being a great team? Are you looking for a professional work life that prizes both hard work and flexibility?

 

If so, then we need to talk.  Building Evolution Corporation (BEC) has immediate openings for qualified professionals to join our team. 

Title:                                 Passive House (PHIUS) Engineer

Category:                           Building Performance and Applied Building Science

Job Type:                           Full Time, salaried (exempt)

Minimum Experience:         5 years building science experience; of which 2-year Passive House or NZE

Required Education:           Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Reply to:                             Info@BuildingEvo.com


Job Description:  

BEC is looking for a fun, hardworking, self-directed, and aspiring individual with a passion for building science to join our team and be a part of its growth.  The Mechanical Engineer is a key technical asset to the team and will also exhibit strong communication skills, technical skills, self-management, and project management.  The Mechanical Engineer performs and leads technical building performance services for our clients while also supporting and developing technical capabilities of our team.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Conduct client communications to the highest professional standards.
  • On-site assessments, inspections, investigations involving visual observation and diagnostic testing.
  • Design Review.
  • Energy Modelling and data analysis.
  • Manage tasks to budget.
  • Manage and mentor other team members.
  • Participate in and conduct project meetings.
  • Proposal development support.

Minimum Requirements, Skills and Qualities:

  • BS or MS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology/Management or related degree.
  • Knowledge of enclosures, HVAC and dehumidification systems and applications.
  • Technical proficiency in WUFI Passive and THERM software, Other energy modeling software a plus (eQuest and/or EnergyPlus) and data analysis. 
  • Experience with CAD, REVIT and Sketchup.
  • Ability to work in the Worcester office, with travel expected part of the time.
  • The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation and clean driving record.

Location

  • Work to be performed primarily within the Worcester office (3-4 days/week, pandemic pending).
  • Travel to client sites within Massachusetts 1-2 days/week plus occasional out of state travel expected.