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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. We envision a future where community and business growth are aligned with the long-term health and vitality of the planet.
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 to support internal and external project teams. The successful candidate shall demonstrate the ability to work under guided supervision and work well with diverse project types, MEP systems, groups and interests. Project work entails execution of directed research, analytical activities and preparation of technical reports and presentations using energy modeling and other performance simulation tools. This position offers growth potential.
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 that present logical, clear, and evidence based arguments that drive project teams towards sustainable outcomes.
- Prepare and submit LEED documentation to the Green Building Certification Institute
- Internal expert resource for industry energy standards and their relation to energy modeling procedures, specifically ASHRAE 90.1 & 189, IECC, CA Title 24, LEED EAc1, Core Performance, etc.
Qualfications:
- 3+ years of experience with energy modeling software, including Equest, EnergyPro, Energy+, or other industry standard software, and software manipulation to produce solutions within problem criteria
- Experience in modeling medium to large scale office buildings and mid-rise and high-rise multifamily residential (apartments/condos) for predictive annual energy use
- Knows the difference between investigative vs. compliance modeling and can assign modeling procedures accordingly
- Strong communication skills with ability to draft technical reports, white papers, and other business communications with minimal supervision
- Experience developing and implementing sustainability concepts and strategies as demonstrated through actual project or program work, Net Zero Energy or Living Building Challenge project experience a plus
- LEED specific energy modeling and ASHRAE's BEMP certification a plus, LEED Accredited Professional or LEED project experience preferred
- 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 advanced MEP systems, 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
- 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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