Energy Modeller

Salary $70-90K/year

Toronto, Ontario

Company Overview

Our client is a full-service sustainability consulting firm committed to creating synergies between economic, environmental and social goals. They work collaboratively with architects, builders, developers and property owners to create sustainable, low-carbon solutions for their new and existing buildings. They take a holistic approach to sustainable buildings to take full advantage of innovative green technologies & processes. They have built a solid reputation for Building Performance Consulting services by placing high priority on service excellence and commitment to project objectives.

Position Summary:

This position requires an active role in assisting their clients realize their energy performance goals. The Building Performance Analyst will be an integral member of their subject matter expert team and is responsible for working closely with their clients to understand their project needs and find optimal integrated design solutions. Leading and facilitating design charrettes and performing energy analysis for LEED, Zero Carbon, and existing building retrofit projects is the main role of the position as well as helping to program and develop new tools or scripts to streamline processes and analysis. The Building Performance department provides their clients with innovative cost-effective solutions which lead to better performing buildings. Using various modeling software, the team performs building energy modeling, daylighting analysis, ventilation analysis and measurement and verification projects. Reporting to the Building Performance Technical Lead and Director of Building Performance, the Building Performance Analyst will be responsible for enhancing their expertise ensuring the highest standards of service are delivered to clients.

This role involves the following areas of focus:

  1. Sustainable, zero carbon design consulting

  2. Energy, Water, Carbon Audits and Decarbonization Planning (Zero Carbon Transition Plans)

  3. Energy Modeling Services

    • LEED

    • Zero Carbon Solutions

    • Planning and Approvals Energy Compliance (i.e. OBC SB10 & Toronto Green Standards etc.)

    • Modelling for Energy Performance Contracts

    • Calibrated energy models

  4. Measurement & Verification Planning

  5. Government and industry incentive programs i.e. Save-on-Energy, CMHC, IREE

  6. Renewable Energy Analysis

  7. Daylighting Analysis

  8. Thermal Comfort Analysis

  9. ESG GRESB Portfolio Energy and GHG Reporting

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in energy modeling software tools such as IES-VE (preferred) or eQuest, EnergyPlus, RETScreen with minimum 3 year’s experience.

  • Liaise with clients, disciplines and internal departments to provide insight on energy conservation measures, make recommendations for cost effective improvements to energy model results.

  • Strong knowledge of building systems, specifically HVAC systems and building controls (BAS).

  • Lead integrated design workshops and develop innovative solutions to reduce the environmental impacts of new and existing buildings.

  • Review design documents (plans, specifications, shop drawings) to ensure that the intended energy efficiency measures are being incorporated into the design.

  • Develop and prepare Measurement & Verification Plans for retrofit projects.

  • Complete energy, water, carbon audits and decarbonization plans for existing building(s) including site visits. • Understanding of relevant codes and standards such as ASHRAE 90.1, NECB, OBC SB10, ASHRAE 62.1, ASHRAE 55, Toronto Green Standards, ZCB Standards.

  • Coding and programming skills such as Python, VBA, HTML, Java, C++, etc.) is an asset

  • Passion for sustainability and green buildings.

  • Mechanical Engineering or Building Science Degree.

  • LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) is an asset.

  • Level G drivers licence.

Role Attributes:

  • Attention to detail with strong communication skills.

  • Client facing

  • Strong interpersonal skills applicable to a team setting.

  • Self-motivated and multi-tasker, excellent time management skills.

  • Must thrive with personal responsibility and accountability while demonstrating and embracing open communication and team-oriented success.

  • Strong analytical and modeling skills