MECHANICAL ENGINEER / ENERGY MODELER
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are Hiring! Mechanical Engineer \ Energy Modeler
What we are looking for:
BC Building Science is looking for an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy Team. The main role involves energy modelling for new buildings, and energy audit for existing buildings. The successful candidate will work with a team of mechanical engineers supervised by a professional engineer.
What we expect from you:
- Minimum a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- Registered / eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training with EGBC. Having a P.Eng. designation is a bonus.
- Minimum two-years experience with IES-VE or a similar hourly energy simulation software tool.
- Field experience with building mechanical systems reviews (energy audit / field review / commissioning of HVAC).
- Good understanding of local building codes, energy modelling guidelines, construction methods / materials, and detailed drawings.
- Excellent communication skills with fluent English – written and oral.
What you are going to do:
- Execute energy modelling for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
- Perform energy audit and commissioning of building energy systems during design and construction / renovation phases.
- Prepare thermal bridging and thermal performance analysis.
- Communication and ongoing design and construction correspondence with related parties including Developers, Designers, Contractors, and Architects.
Why work with us:
BC Building Science is a professional engineering firm, specializing in building envelope and energy efficient design for the residential and commercial construction industry in British Columbia, Washington, and California. We have had continued sustainable growth over the last 30 years, through delivering high-quality and creative engineering solutions to an outstanding group of successful clients.
What to expect from us:
- A supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Camaraderie – we value our amazing team.
- Working with a qualified team of professionals.
- Exposure to a wide-range of projects in both new and renovation construction – single-family homes to both low-rise and high-rise apartment buildings.
- Fun events and activities – we like to have fun together.
- Support with your continued professional development.
- Competitive salary – depending on experience and qualifications. Salary increases are based on knowledge, motivation, and performance.
- Benefits program including extended health benefits, profit sharing, and RRSP package, and future opportunities in the Employee Share Ownership Plan.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Energy Modeler at BC Building Science will build energy models for residential, commercial and institutional buildings and audit building energy systems during design and renovation. They will also prepare thermal bridging and thermal performance analysis and keep in contact with developers, designers, contractors and architects.
Requirements
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and registration or eligibility as an Engineer-in-Training with EGBC, with a P.Eng. as a bonus. They also need at least two years of hourly energy simulation experience, such as IES-VE, field experience with HVAC reviews and commissioning, and fluent written and spoken English.
Skills
- IES-VE
- Energy simulation
- Hourly energy simulation tools
- Energy modelling
- Energy auditing
- HVAC systems review
- Building commissioning
- Building mechanical systems
- Thermal bridging analysis
- Thermal performance analysis
- Building energy codes
- Energy modelling guidelines
- Construction methods and materials
- Reading detailed drawings
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Stakeholder coordination
- Mechanical engineering
- Building envelope design
- Energy-efficient design
Benefits
- Extended health benefits
- Profit sharing
- RRSP package
- Employee Share Ownership Plan opportunities
- Professional development support
Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Consulting
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- IES-VE
- energy modelling
- energy simulation
- energy audit
- building energy
- HVAC
- commissioning
- thermal bridging
- building envelope
- mechanical engineering
- EGBC
- Engineer-in-Training
- P.Eng.
- building codes
- energy efficiency
- BC Building Science
- residential
- commercial
- institutional
- building science
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Performance bonus
- Stock or equity
Licences and certifications
- EGBC Engineer-in-Training
Tools
- IES-VE
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Mechanical engineering