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Location: New York, NY, Boulder, CO, or Chicago, IL

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, or Hourly

Date of Posting: May 12, 2009

YRG is seeking a Building Energy Modeler to support our green building consulting work. The ideal candidate should have energy and building science knowledge and an ability to support the development of energy for building optimization as part of the integrated design process. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with LEED and ASHRAE standards as well as at least one energy modeling application (e.g. eQuest, IES, etc.). An eagerness to learn new software and resources as they are developed is also desired. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and modeling skills, as well as strong communication skills, and be both willing and able to support project teams in all aspects of building design.

Additional preferred technical knowledge and experience includes familiarity with:

Daylight modeling and design (including glare, contrast, light levels, lighting controls, etc.)
RemDesign energy modeling for residential applications
ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 55, and ASHRAE 62.1
HVAC system operation and maintenance
Energy efficient mechanical systems and controls, including building management/automation systems
Implementation of energy efficiency strategies for existing buildings
Interior and site lighting calculations and specifications
Renewable energy technologies and analytical models
Building commissioning and retro-commissioning
Direct experience with the LEED-EB:OM Rating System
Conduct walk-through audits of existing facilities
Cost-benefit analyses

Lastly, the successful candidate should exhibit strong time management, organizational, and presentation skills; be flexible to changes in deadlines and work focus; and be highly self-motivated. This position will require working independently as well as closely with other staff members and members of multiple client project teams.

SALARY

Salary is commensurate with experience.

CONTACT

If interested, please send a resume to Melissa McGuire at mmcguire@yrgsustainability.com.

For more information on YRG, please visit our website: www.yrgsustainability.com

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