Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.
Clark Nexsen is seeking an Energy Modeler who is passionate about high performance buildings to join our building performance and sustainability team. Our team collaborates with architects and engineers to design high performance buildings and achieve net zero carbon solutions. We are driven to make the world a better place through our work. The Energy Modeler will be responsible for modeling and analyzing building energy use to inform design decisions and development of energy conservation strategies. This work is done in coordination with our building design and energy consulting teams. This position works across building types and market sectors, to include federal/state/local government, education (higher education and K-12 schools), and commercial facilities.
General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following
- Creating building energy models to quantify annual energy consumption and report results in terms of energy, cost, and emissions metrics.
- Collaborating with architects & engineers to help projects achieve high performance outcomes
- Collaborating with our energy consulting team to analyze and develop energy conservation strategies for decarbonization, energy retrofits, and related programs.
- Preparing graphics and authoring reports to communicate the results of analyses and studies.
- Presenting results to project teams and clients in formal and informal settings.
- Reporting project performance to the firm’s AIA 2030 and MEP 2040 commitments.
- Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
- Working with, responding to, and taking direction from senior engineers, project managers, managing principals, and operations directors.
Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following
- Whole-building energy modeling, ranging from simple box to detailed code compliance models.
- Life cycle cost analyses to inform high performance building design strategies or energy conservation measures.
- Participation in project team work sessions and client charrettes to identify high performance building strategies in support of design efforts.
- Authoring code compliance documentation for energy, emissions, and/or water performance.
- Authoring reports and presentations to relay performance outcomes and alternatives, for internal and external audiences.
- Authoring documentation for compliance with third party sustainability or energy rating systems, including LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star, and related measures.
Required Skills
- Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence.
- Ability to read and understand building construction documents.
- Ability to think “outside of the box” to simulate systems and processes within the limitations of software tools and project schedules.
- Ability to make effective presentations to a variety of groups.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
- Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services.
- Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole.
Required Experience
- Undergraduate and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science, or building physics-related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.
- Building energy modeling experience using IES VE, Trane Trace, EnergyPlus, eQuest, Designbuilder, or equivalent software is required.
- Building energy modeling and simulation certifications such as ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional are strongly encouraged.
- Sustainability certifications such as LEED Accredited Professional, Well Accredited Professional, and/or Green Globes Professional are desirable.
- Building architecture or engineering design experience is desirable.
Working Conditions
At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. JMT offers a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk-based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight are required. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.