Airtight Energy Consulting, Inc. ยท 16 hours ago
Building Science Specialist I/II
Northampton, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expAirtight Energy Consulting, Inc. is a small but growing company that provides energy code assistance, Passive House consulting and verification, and sustainability consulting to developers, architects, contractors and others involved in the design and construction of multifamily buildings, single family homes, and commercial buildings. This position will focus on energy modeling, energy code compliance, decarbonization audits, and blower door testing for commercial and multifamily buildings.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Providing project management and consulting for commercial and multifamily new construction and renovation projects seeking to optimize energy performance
Reviewing architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and specifications and writing reports describing recommendations
Performing take-offs in Bluebeam and Sketchup of envelope, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
Developing eQuest energy models of multifamily and commercial buildings
Developing WUFI/Metr energy models of multifamily and commercial buildings
Developing THERM models of thermal bridge details
Performing ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits of existing multifamily and commercial buildings
Writing decarbonization reports with recommendations
Performing on-site inspections for projects
Performing blower door tests using diagnostic equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or related discipline
A minimum of 2-4 years experience with architectural design, mechanical engineering, or commercial building energy modeling
Familiarity with energy modeling software such as eQuest, WUFI, or THERM
Interest in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and minimizing global climate change
Located within 70 miles of Northampton, Massachusetts and willing to work in our office 1-3 days per week
Use of a personal vehicle for work and a good driving record
Preferred
Masters degree preferred
Preference for candidates with one of the following credentials: Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP), High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP), Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP), Commissioning Professional (BCxP), Professional Engineer (PE), Building Energy Simulation Analyst (BESA), Certified Energy Modeler (CEM), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP), or Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Friendly and knowledgeable coworkers
Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of office time, field time, and remote time
Great office location in downtown Northampton
Professional development and career advancement
Opportunity to participate in a bonus program
Company
Airtight Energy Consulting, Inc.
Airtight Energy Consulting provides comprehensive services to help builders, developers, and architects achieve ambitious efficiency goals for buildings.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase