Building Performance Analyst

Company: SmithGroup
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

Career Opportunities: Building Performance Analyst (11650)Requisition ID: 11650 - Posted by SmithGroup, Inc. - Location: Boston, MASmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?The Boston office of SmithGroup is looking for a Building Performance Analyst to join our team.Working with us, you will:

• In collaboration with other Sustainable Design leaders, develop performance models (energy, daylighting, thermal comfort, airflow, carbon) at various scales (urban, district, building, building system).
• Provide modeling expertise and technical parametric analysis in support of project design teams.
• Provide modeling concepts and reports to clients and external parties during project meetings and reviews.
• Collaborate with our in-house professionals specializing in performance modeling.
• Develop tools, processes, and standards to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of performance modeling.
• Research, validate, and implement performance modeling software programs and tools.
• Create staff training programs to increase knowledge of performance modeling methods.An ideal candidate has:
• 3 to 7 years of experience in sustainable design or energy modeling of building systems.
• Ability to model building and system designs accurately to guide sustainability and energy reduction strategies.
• Experience in preparing energy modeling reports per ASHRAE 90.1 and California Title 24, as required for LEED and the Living Building Challenge prerequisites/credits.
• Experience in energy modeling software including IES Virtual Environment and EnergyPlus; experience with Cove Tool, Open Studio, Climate Studio, Ladybug Tools, and Pollination is desirable.
• Experience in CFD modeling and simulation for building spaces and airflow around buildings is desirable.
• Experience in REVIT, SketchUp, Rhino, and Grasshopper, with an emphasis on exporting and importing geometry and data for parametric workflows.SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see how these programs build culture and enhance collaboration.If you are not sure that you meet all of the qualifications, please apply. Your talents could be just what we're looking for. If you need accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com.SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
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