Energy Efficiency Construction Specialist

~ Association for Energy Affordability (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 national organization, with over 20 years of industry experience, and is headquartered in New York, with regional offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago.

The West Coast office has the energy and vitality of a startup with the support system of an accomplished and nationally recognized industry leading organization. Click here for more information about AEA.

Position Overview

AEA West is
seeking a Construction Specialist to join our tight-knit, talented team of
“Energy Geeks”.  The candidate must be starving
to learn, but ready to contribute.   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 Construction Specialist will have construction related
experience as a tradesperson working in the energy efficiency field, a rater,
or similar.  The candidate will have
strong experience performing diagnostic testing on mechanical equipment, forced
air systems, lighting, and other building systems. 

The Construction
Specialist will perform on-site inspections and HERS verifications throughout
the construction process to ensure that energy efficiency measures are being
installed in accordance with specifications, design documents, and/or energy
audit requirements.  These verification inspections
are conducted to ensure that the energy savings projected in the energy
analysis are achieved and that any health and safety related requirements are
being met. 

The Construction
Specialist will assist in job cost estimating, project development, project
management, and other pre-construction activities and may also assist in
training building operators and property managers in how to operate and
maintain their new equipment and energy features in such a manner that will ensure
the persistence of savings. 

The candidate will
also assist Senior Analysts in conducting energy audits of multifamily and
commercial buildings, 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 Construction Specialist 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.

Responsibilities   

The Construction Specialist may be responsible for: 

• Performing HERS testing and
  verifications

• Performing on-site diagnostics of HVAC
  systems, building envelopes, and lighting equipment

• Performing combustion safety testing
  and verification

• Conducting QA/QC site inspections

• Performing job cost estimating and construction
  management activities

• Conducting energy audits and in-field
  energy assessments, 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

• Conduct assessment of energy
  efficiency products and equipment for inclusion in programs

• Performing LEED, Green Point Rated and
  HERS consulting services

• Performing commissioning and
  retro-commissioning

• Performing renewable energy
  feasibility assessments

• Assist with delivery of training 

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 

Minimum Qualifications:

• The Construction Specialist will have
  construction related experience as a tradesperson working in the energy
  efficiency field, as a HERS rater, or similar

• Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS and
  HERS II) rater certification or Building
  Performance Institute (BPI) certification(s)

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

Additional Qualifications Desired: 

• 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

• 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

• Experience with the use of energy
  modeling software a plus, i.e., EnergyPro, REM/Rate, eQUEST, DOE2 programs

• Proficiency in Microsoft software,
  including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

To Apply

Please use the email address or fax number below to submit your resume with a 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- 1280 Ext-8265 or contact Mary Patterson. 

~ Minorities and women are encouraged to apply ~