Building Energy Specialist

April 15, 2024

Position Title: Building Energy Specialist

Taitem Engineering has an opportunity for a building sustainability consultant, an energy auditor or a project engineer with 0-5 years of experience to join its Energy + Sustainability Department. The successful candidate will focus on a variety of projects relating to implementation of energy retrofits in existing buildings and construction of new high-performance buildings. This position offers the opportunity to work with Taitem’s experienced team of building energy engineers and analysts who are eager to share their knowledge.

Based in beautiful Ithaca, New York and founded in 1989, Taitem is a mission-driven B-Corporation, committed to the “triple bottom line” of people, planet, and prosperity. Taitem is known for its high-quality work in designing and supporting sustainable, high-performing buildings. “Taitem” stands for “technology as if the earth mattered,” reflecting the firm’s commitment to the environment. A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, family-friendly policies, and support for excellence make Taitem a life-sustaining place to work.

Taitem Engineering is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from women and people of color.

Taitem supports a flexible work environment, with in-office, work-from-home, and on-site work. The successful candidate must, however, be able to meet with project stakeholders and conduct site visits and inspections at project sites in the Ithaca, New York area and at other locations in New York.

• preparing energy feasibility studies for new construction and retrofits
• confirming technical viability of proposed energy conservation measures
• review of baseline conditions, ECM savings, calculations, workscopes, M&V approach/plans, capital cost estimates, operating parameters
• review of engineering drawings and project submittals
• working with design and construction teams to ensure compliance with programs or third-party standards such as Energy Star, Passive House, EGC, and NYSERDA NCP
• consulting with project stakeholders as part of an integrated design team 

• the ability to work well with internal and external contacts
• impeccable attention to detail
• desire to grow with and contribute to the growth of our company
• desire to learn and develop expertise in building science
• a commitment to continuous improvement 

Desired Skills

• ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• familiarity with HVAC equipment
• first-hand knowledge of the building construction process
• experience with third-party building standards such as Energy Star, Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities, and NYS-agency-specific building standards
• proficiency in MS Windows and Office, particularly Excel

 Optional Qualifications

• knowledge of building energy systems, in particular for multifamily and commercial buildings
• energy modeling experience using eQUEST, HAP, Trane Trace or EnergyPlus, as well as WUFI Passive, THERM, or PHPP modeling.
• familiarity with the NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code
• building-energy-related certification, such as CEM, BPI, CPHC, HERS Rater

Compensation: The recruiting range for this position is between $25/hr and $35/hr depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with no-cost options; paid time off plus sick leave and paid family leave; voluntary supplemental disability and life insurance; professional development funds, and an employee assistance program.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.