January 2, 2025
Position: Senior Energy Analyst

Taitem Engineering is hiring a senior-level engineer, sustainability consultant, or energy analyst with at least eight years of experience. Come lead a variety of projects relating to analysis of energy retrofits and electrification in existing buildings and new construction high-performance buildings. This is a great opportunity to use your experience to support our work on contracts that require technical expertise, including advising developers and state agencies as they pursue their electrification goals. 
Based in beautiful Ithaca, New York, and founded in 1989, Taitem is a mission-driven B-Corporation, committed to the “triple bottom line” of people, planet, and prosperity. Taitem is known for its high-quality work in designing and supporting sustainable, high-performing buildings. “Taitem” stands for “technology as if the earth mattered,” reflecting the firm’s commitment to the environment. A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, family-friendly policies, and support for excellence make Taitem a life-sustaining place to work.
Taitem Engineering is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from women and people of color.
Taitem supports a hybrid work environment, with in-office and remote work. The successful candidate must, however, be able to meet with project stakeholders and visit project sites in the Ithaca, NY area and at other locations in New York State.

Responsibilities may include
• Advise developer and design teams on best practices for electrification, decarbonization, and energy efficiency
• Review proposed project approaches to ensure they meet program or project requirements and goals
• Manage projects and programs, and oversee the work of others
• Maintain effective communication with clients and internal project teams
• Lead project teams to complete projects on time and on-budget
• Review the technical work of others for accuracy
• Keep up to date with technology trends and changes in a rapidly evolving market
• Maintain an understanding of the New York State energy efficiency, decarbonization, and electrification landscape
• Perform project work, including site visits, construction inspections, report writing, spreadsheet analysis, whole building energy modeling, and drawing and specification review

Required Skills and Knowledge
• Operate and make decisions independently
• Manage project budgets, workflow, and schedules, including a deep understanding of contractual obligations
• Negotiate fees and contracts, set schedule, and balance workload
• Knowledge of building energy systems and building science, specifically in multifamily buildings
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment, including heat pumps
• Read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Review documents and deliverables and provide constructive feedback
• Solid understanding of the building construction process and NYS codes
• Train and mentor junior staff
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Windows and Office, particularly Excel

Optional Qualifications
• Energy modeling using eQUEST, HAP, ekotrope, or WUFI Passive.
• Building-energy-related certification, such as CEM, BPI, CPHC, HERS Rater.
• Experience with Energy Star, Passive House, NYSERDA programs, Empire Green Communities, and NYS-agency-specific building standards (for example, NY HCR)
• Statistical computing and data management.

Compensation: The recruiting range for this position is between $75,000/yr and $110,000/yr depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with no-cost options; flexible work hours; paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and paid family leave; overtime compensation; voluntary supplemental disability and life insurance; professional development funds; a 401(k) plan; and an employee assistance program. 
How to apply: Please submit your letter of interest and resume at: https://www.fitzii.com/apply/90970
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.