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Description
Paladino and Company works with building owners to optimize business performance using sustainability as a competitive driver. The company's experienced and diverse team of architects, engineers, building scientists and business analysts helps companies implement sustainable business and building strategies through customized solutions that maximize environmental, human and financial performance.
A pioneer of the green building movement, Paladino and Company has been engaged with the US Green Building Council since its inception. We wrote the LEED Reference Guide, directed the LEED Pilot Program and have consulted on more than 500 sustainable and LEED projects. We have helped numerous market leaders like Microsoft, HSBC, PNC Financial Services and The City of Seattle achieve results.
Position Overview:
The primary focus of this position is the development of technical and feasibility analysis support to green building consulting project teams. The successful candidate shall demonstrate the ability to work under guided supervision and work well with diverse groups and interests. Project work entails execution of directed research, analytical activities and preparation of technical reports and presentations. This position offers growth potential.
This is an entry level position with direct line of reporting to a technology innovation manager within the Building Sciences team.
Responsibilities:
- Energy modeling and analysis using DOE II compliant software
- Perform technical analysis in support of project teams including: calculations that support proof of concept, energy and daylighting simulations, water balance modeling, materials recommendations and drawing and specification review
- Author technical reports, create presentations and other client-facing memoranda on sustainability topics including concept exploration and development, definition of the basis of design, sequences of operation and setting design criteria
- Provide building design and construction assistance through commissioning reviews, schematic modeling to inform design decisions, building simulation, and validation of energy value proposition of building materials and products
- Prepare and submit LEED documentation to the U.S. Green Building Council
Qualfications:
Technical:
- A degree in engineering, architecture or allied field
- 2+ years experience with energy modeling software, including Equest, EnergyPro, Energy+, or other priority software systems, and software manipulation to produce solutions within problem criteria
- Experience developing and implementing sustainability concepts and strategies as demonstrated through actual project or program work
- Strong understanding of building code and its relation to energy modeling
- LEED specific energy modeling and ASHRAE's BEMP certification a plus
- LEED Accredited Professional or LEED project experience preferred
Industry:
- Experience in whole building design, including technical evaluation as demonstrated by either:
- 2+ years professional experience with demonstrated progression in building design with an emphasis on green building, or
- An advanced degree in engineering, architecture or building science with a focus on green building, energy or building science, and with practical experience gained through internships, fellowships, or similar on-the-job training
- Experience developing and implementing sustainability concepts and strategies as demonstrated through actual project or program work
Business:
- Strong communication skills with ability to draft technical reports, white papers, and other business communications with minimal supervision
- Expert user of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLookups, and other advanced functionality
- A sense of humor and a knack for innovation and problem solving
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented working style
Compensation:
- Competitive compensation package including profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Outstanding benefit offering that includes health insurances and company matched 401k
- Professional development allowances
- Green Ambassador philanthropic giving and volunteering program
- LEED-Gold rated working environment in downtown Seattle
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