Energy Analyst/Energy Engineer

The Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. (AEA) is dedicated to achieving energy efficiency in new and existing buildings in order to foster and maintain affordable and healthy housing and communities, especially those of low-income.

AEA representatives engage in a broad range of educational, technical and construction management activities and services to promote this mission and develop the industry that advances and sustains it.

Energy efficient buildings are our specialty - and affordable housing is our priority! 

Position Overview:

AEA West is seeking an Energy Analyst to join our tight-knit, talented team of "Energy Geeks". The candidate must be passionate about hunting down every last BTU saving opportunity from every project they are involved in. 

He or she may have experienced the occasional nightmare about net boiler stack temperatures exceeding 500° F and excess air levels of 80%. If you have no idea what we are talking about, this job might not be for you.

The Energy Analyst independently conducts energy audits of multifamily and commercial buildings, provides engineering analysis at both the project and program levels, designs and manages retrofit projects, performs green building assessments, and conducts a variety of technology and market assessments. 

The Energy Analyst engages in research, data analysis, energy modeling and report production as needed to complete a range of project types. He or she is expected to be a self-starter, an independent problem solver and a strong team-player.

Responsibilities: 

The Energy Analyst may be responsible for:

• Conducting energy audits and in-field energy assessments, on-site diagnostics, field data collection and analysis
• Performing energy modeling and building simulations
• Preparing energy and green building assessment reports based on analytic findings which include detailed equipment specifications and cost savings analysis
• Conducting technical peer review
• Performing LEED, Green Point Rated andHERS consulting services
• Performing commissioning andretro-commissioning
• Performing renewable energy feasibility assessments
• Conducting trainings both internally and publically on energy efficiency technologies, energy auditing principles, and energy efficient building operation
• Working on national projects to help develop industry standards and guidelines
• Energy efficiency program design and implementation

These job responsibilities may be revised over time to ensure the functionalresponsiveness of the Energy Analyst to AEA and Federal and California State program requirements. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, environmental science, construction management or other sustainability related focus, with a demonstrated interest in energy conservation and building science preferred
• Minimum of two years' experience in multifamily and/or commercial building energy engineering
• Knowledge of building systems including lighting technologies, building envelope, mechanical systems and combustion science

Additional Qualifications Desired:

• Knowledge and understanding of Title 24 and other building codes
• Familiarity with local, state and federal incentive and rebate programs
• Ability to perform cost savings analyses and fuel data analyses
• Sound technical writing skills andexperience
• Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS and HERS II) rater certification preferred
• Building Performance Institute (BPI)certification preferred
• Experience with the use of energy modeling software a plus, i.e., EnergyPro, TREAT, EA-QUIP, eQUEST, DOE2 programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft software, including Excel but also Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Applicants areconsidered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion,age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation,gender identity,marital or partnership status,disability,military status, veteran status, or predisposing genetic characteristics.  AEA does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  For more information on the physical requirements of this position and/or if you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency at 212-279-3902 Ext-8028 or email Mary Patterson. 

~ Minorities and women are encouraged to apply ~