Energy Modeling & Green Building Analyst | Detroit, MI
CEG is actively in search of a Energy Modeling and Green Building Analyst to become an integral part of a premier full-service environmental, engineering, and energy due diligence firm, located in the vibrant city of Detroit, MI. This outstanding career opportunity offers the flexibility of a remote position, and it is a direct hire, presenting the chance for substantial career advancement within an environment that fosters continuous learning and skill development. We are particularly interested in candidates who have fulfilled the requisite educational requirements and are now eager to kickstart their careers in energy mapping and green building inspections.
About Our Client:
CEG proudly represents a prominent client dedicated to addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges in affordable housing. As the foremost environmental, engineering, and energy due diligence firm in the country, our client provides innovative and cost-effective solutions that empower communities to achieve sustainable and affordable housing solutions. They are at the forefront of tackling one of the nation’s most critical issues, making housing more accessible and environmentally responsible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze utility data for energy and water benchmarking
- Follow the corporate energy audit process and leverage corporate tools to analyze energy efficiency and water efficiency measures.
- Produce ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audits to comply with various financing requirements
- Inspect properties to collect data for Energy Audits and/or Green Building Verification. Completes property site inspections based upon deadlines and budgetary goals. Responsible for professional and timely communication with clients, developers, and property owners.
- Develop Energy Models of multifamily apartments and produce reports highlighting energy-efficiency opportunities, energy benchmarking and green financing compliance.
- Communicates effectively with management regarding project and/or site-specific issues.
- Arranges travel requirements to support completion of assigned projects. Ensures timely completion and submission of expense forms.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, sustainability or similar courses of study is preferred. Candidates that do not possess a degree must have substantially the same knowledge level gained through a combination of work experience and technical instruction.
- Preferred past work experience includes, but not limited to: green building consulting and verification, energy auditing, energy modeling, construction project management, construction supervision, general contractors and licensed trade professionals.
- Excellent writing skills and strong computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft office, specifically excel, word, and outlook).
- Analytical thinker with the ability to evaluate data / information carefully and to solve problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with team members.
- Ability to collaborate well with various teams
- Strong organization skills, ability to work independently, and willingness to learn.
- Preferred RESNET Home Energy Rater (HERS) certification and/or mix of Energy and Green Building Credentials such as BPI-MFBA, BPI-HHE, AEE-CEA, AEE-CEM, ASHRAE-BEMP, NGBS Green Verifier, LEED-AP, EarthCraft Technical Advisor, etc.
- Preferred energy modeling experience (e.g. residential dwelling unit) with REM/Rate or Ekotrope software. Commercial and/or whole-building modeling is a plus.
- Preferred Experience with performing building diagnostics such as blower door, duct leakage and combustion safety testing.
- Preferred ASHRAE Level I/II energy auditing experience.
- A valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record required.
Physical requirements:
- The position requires occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to climb, balance, kneel, crawl, and lift.
- Ability to work on ladders.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move 50 pounds unassisted.