Energy Analyst/Energy Engineer

Association For Energy Affordability, Inc. (AEA) is a rapidly growing nonprofit energy services and training organization which is dedicated to achieving energy efficiency in buildings in order to foster and maintain affordable and healthy housing and communities. 

Energy consulting services are completed through AEA's participation in a variety of federal, state, and local energy efficiency initiatives.  AEA is a New York based organization, with over 20 years of industry experience as has been operating a West Coast office for three years.  The office has the energy and vitality of a startup with the support system of an accomplished and nationally recognized industry leading organization.  For more information about AEA, visit our website.

Position Overview:

AEA West is seeking an Energy Analyst/Energy Engineer to join our tight-knit, talented team of "Energy Geeks."

The candidate must be passionate about hunting down every last BT of savings from every project they are involved in. If your beach reading includes ASHRAE journals and Home Energy Magazine you should consider applying.

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 abuilding 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 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 and HERS consulting services
• Performing commissioning and retro-commissioning
• Performing renewable energy feasibility assessments
• Conducting trainings both internally and publically on energy efficiency technologies, energy auditing principles, and energy efficient building operations
• Working on national projects to help develop industry standards and guidelines
• Energy efficiency program design and implementation

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

Minimum 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 and experience
• 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

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your resume with a cover letter to Mary Patterson. Or, you may send your application materials via fax. 

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Applicants are considered 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 Mary Patterson by utlizing the phone number provided below.