Energy Analyst/Energy Engineer

~ Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) is a rapidly growing non-profit
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 national organization, with over 20 years of industry experience
and has been operating a West Coast office for over four years. For more
information about AEA, check out our website.  

Position Overview 

AEA West is seeking Energy Analysts/Energy Engineer s to join our
tight-knit, talented team of “Energy Geeks”. The candidate should have experience performing energy audits, energy
modeling, and assisting property owners through complex retrofit projects. If you are passionate about energy
conservation and renewable energy, you love buildings, and you’re seeking to
learn from an experienced organization in a hands-on environment, this is the
place for you.

The Energy Analyst
will independently conduct energy and green building assessments of multifamily
properties, providing engineering analysis at both the project and program
levels, designing and managing retrofit projects, performing green building
assessments, and conducting a variety of technology and market assessments. 

The Energy Analyst engages in data collection, building diagnostics, 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.   This position may require statewide travel. 

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
• Energy efficiency program
  implementation
• Conducting technical peer review
• Performing LEED, Green Point Rated and
  HERS consulting services
• Performing commissioning and retro-commissioning
  studies
• 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 

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. 

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
• Knowledge of building systems
  including lighting technologies, building envelope, mechanical systems and
  combustion science

Additional Qualifications Desired: 

• Basic 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, eQUEST, DOE2 programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft software,
  including Excel but also Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

To Apply 

Please use the email address below, or fax number, to send your resume with cover letter, Attn: Mary Patterson.  

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
the agency at 718-292-6733  Ext-8265  or mpatterson@aea.us.org. 

~ Minorities and
women are encouraged to apply ~