Building Energy Technical Associate

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is a regional nonprofit that promotes the efficient use of energy in homes, buildings and industry in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. We advance cutting-edge products and practices through coordinated, whole-building efficiency programs and policies. Saving energy creates a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and a more reliable and affordable energy system. For more information on our organization please visit our website.

Position Overview:

NEEP is seeking a full-time Building Energy Technical Associate to work as an integral member of the organization's team that seeks to reduce energy use in homes and buildings through public policy and best practices in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

The Building Energy Technical Associate is part of a team reporting to the Senior Program Manager, High Performance Buildings, and, ultimately, to the Director of Public Policy.

This position will be primarily responsible for assisting with technical review and development of building energy codes and high performance building energy standards - to inform NEEP's strategies for setting public policies that result in long-term energy savings in homes and buildings.

As a member of NEEP's Buildings Team, the Building Energy Technical Associate is expected to support NEEP's vision that the work done today  will pave the way for the development of zero net energy buildings (buildings that consume no more energy than they produce) on a broader scale throughout the region.

Responsibilities:

Support NEEP's building energy codes and high performance buildings projects to deliver on project goals, including the following specific objectives:

• Contribute to and support the Regional Energy Codes and High Performance Buildings Working Groups (comprised of state code and energy office, utility program administrators and other advocates) to advance policy and compliance with energy codes and high performance building standards in the region, including facilitation of information exchange and knowledge transfer between states and programs.
• Provide support to advocates and policymakers; research and prepare benefits information; as needed, serve on and/or support external working groups or committees focused on building energy codes or high performance building energy standards; and facilitate information sharing/communications among stakeholders.
• Identify and recommend updates, and coordinate Northeast states' input to national model energy codes (e.g. IECC, ASHRAE, RECA, DOE, BCAP) to reflect the interests and needs of Northeast states. 
• Report back to NEEP staff, advisory committee members, partners and underwriters.
• Inform state plans for training and technical support programs to achieve a high level of energy code compliance.
• Facilitate development of resources to assist building energy code and high performance building programs in the Northeast states, including coordination with ratepayer funded energy efficiency programs.
• Help maintain project web pages.
• Help track and maintain an inventory of building energy policy developments in NEEP's 12 state region.
• Work with NEEP Program staff on building-related programs including, HERS, BPI and ENERGY STAR.

Support NEEP organizational objectives in the following ways: 

• Contribute to NEEP's Public Policy bi-monthly newsletter with timely and informative pieces on energy codes and code related policies.
• Prepare timely quarterly progress reports.
• Prepare timely progress reports to funders.
• Assist with grants and other materials to solicit and secure resources to support project activities, as well as with preparation of an annual business plan to implement strategic goals and meet funding requirements for the building energy code project.
• Participate as an active member of the NEEP staff team including attendance and contributions to staff meetings, teleconferences, planning, reporting, organizational development and other staff projects.

Qualifications: 

• B.A. or B.S. required in architecture, engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with building codes and terminology of energy use and conservation in buildings.
• Familiarity with the concept of building energy rating and disclosure a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into clear and concise narratives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-directed and demonstrated ability to manage projects independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Passion for and commitment to energy efficiency and the environment.

Public Policy Overview:

The purpose of NEEP's Public Policy efforts are to develop and maintain a positive environment for public policies and programs that promote the efficient use of energy in the building sector throughout the Northeast region.

NEEP's Public Policy team accomplishes this by facilitating partnerships and serving as an information resource for policymakers, advocates, efficiency program administrators and other stakeholders to support the adoption and implementation of public policies that advance the efficient use of energy in the buildings sector. We accomplish this through five project areas:

• Policy Outreach and Analysis
• Building Energy Codes
• High Performance Buildings
• Building Energy Rating and Disclosure
• Appliance Efficiency Standards

Application Process:

Please utilize the email address below to submit a resume, along with a cover letter that states where you saw this posting and well-outlines your interest in NEEP's mission to Bob McTighe.

No phone calls please.

~ NEEP is committed to an organizational culture of inclusion, diversity and equity.  We are committed to a policy of non?discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, and physical or mental disability.  We apply this policy to assure non?discriminatory practices in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and all other activities.  It also supports our capacity to achieve our mission to accelerate energy efficiency with broad participation across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. ~