Sustainability Engineer
2 weeks ago
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
- Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
This position would be responsible for simulating and advocating for sustainable strategies and technologies that align with project goals, priorities and project deliverables. Must be capable of clear communication among team members, sub-consultants and clients for sustainable design projects. Responsible for monitoring and documenting project progress of sustainable strategies/technologies and all appropriate reporting and communications. Cultivates professional relationships within and outside of SOM and leads/mentors when appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the sustainable engineering studio and other design studios in delivering/documenting green building technologies and strategies for their projects.
- Performs detailed energy simulations to assess the impact of energy efficiency measures.at all phases of design, including sustainability certification and code compliance
- Performs Analyses of day lighting and solar radiation for building and master planning projects.
- Compares and assesses performance of various HVAC system designs and remains current on latest HVAC technology
- Performs thermal comfort analysis at the building and master planning scale.
- Performs heat transfer and moisture migration analysis on envelope components.
- Understand the basics of heat transfer and how it impacts envelope design.
- Performs detailed calculation to assess applicability of renewable technologies and relative energy yields.
- Remains current on issues related to sustainable and green building design, US Green Building activities and various versions of the LEED Green Building Rating System.
- Remains current on the development of new sustainability rating systems.
- Remains current on energy savings and renewable technologies.
- Collaborate with contractors, cost estimators and others to ensure specified strategies are cost effective from an early stage and add to the internal database of cost metrics.
- Performs graphic tasks as required.
- Prepares sustainability presentations and written reports.
- Provides formal verbal presentations to clients.
- Develops and implements an internal sustainability and green building curriculum for the firm as a whole.
- Coordinate work on assigned projects, with architectural team and other disciplines.
- Provides mentorship, guidance and training to junior staff.
- Gains exposure within the industry on issues related to sustainability (publications; participation in networking events, etc.)
- Bachelor or Master's Degree in Engineering preferred.
- Preferred licensed professional engineer or approaching the final phase of licensing process.
- ASHRAE BEMP accredited preferred.
- Demonstrated extensive experience with building simulation tool IES VE
- LEED accredited preferred.
- 5 years of experience which reflects increasing responsibility in all phases of whole building energy simulations, from shoebox energy modeling to whole building simulations
- Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable and green building design and/or construction.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of the LEED Green Building Rating System and/or other green building rating systems especially in relation to energy and carbon credits/requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to perform independent research on sustainable strategies for building design, construction and operation.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and provide guidance to junior team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and commitment to work within the integrated design team structure.
- Proficiency in Radiance, Diva, THERM, WUFI and/or computational fluid dynamics software programs.
- Proficiency in Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, G-Suite.
- BIM experience preferable (Revit Digital Projects and Rhino).
Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.
Our Benefits:
Health and Wellness:Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
Savings:401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Work/Life Balance:Inquire about our hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $80,000 to $95,000.
Our Culture:
Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you'll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.
We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy as well as additional information such as a privacy notice for California residents and how to apply offline.
For more about SOM: www.som.com
Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
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