Energy Modeler/Building Performance Analyst - Jobs in Calgary

Job Description

What is the opportunityAt Entuitive we are committed to lowering the climate change impacts of every project that we touch. As a Certified BCorp, SE2050 signatory, and carbon neutral company, we are proud to say we have woven sustainable thinking through our firm.We are looking to add a passionate energy modeler to our Advanced Performance Analysis team within our Sustainability + Performance group.As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on interesting and impactful projects in a collaborative and supportive environment.About Advanced Performance Analysis at EntuitiveAs we strive for a more sustainable world, energy modeling has emerged as a key driver, guiding the development of innovative solutions and policies that pave the way towards a greener and more resilient world. Our Advanced Performance Analysis team applies a systematic approach to understanding, analyzing, and optimizing energy consumption and building emissions. We use our skills to provide practical decision making tools for our clients, supporting developers, architects, engineers, owners, and policy makers to predict and assess the impact of design choices, building materials, and operational strategies on building performance.Our Sustainability + Performance team is a skilled and friendly group of colleagues across our firm, committed to helping design some of North America’s highest performing buildings and infrastructure.We’re proud to say Entuitive was engaged on 22 of Canada’s Top 100 Projects in the last year, including five of the top ten. Our team works in a variety of software and platforms including IES VE, RETScreen, Flixo, PHPP, Helioscope, and more.What will you do

• Learn from and contribute to a thriving team of senior Sustainability + Building Performance team members to grow your abilities in the building performance space, including energy performance, emissions reductions, reducing embodied carbon, improving climate resilience and adaptation, project management, and client relations
• Develop performance simulations to guide the design of high-performance buildings,deep energy retrofits, and existing building energy audits. This will include not only traditional energy modelling but also daylight and glare analyses, thermal comfort evaluations and passive design studies
• Help maintain the highest standards of technical excellence in the delivery of simulation services
• Help develop internal scripts, tools, and workflows to enhance the quality and efficiency of delivering building simulations
• Produce enticing graphical representations of complex simulation data to enhance client facing deliverables
• Prepare energy modelling reports to fulfil the requirements of building code, incentive programs and third-party certifications such as LEED and the Zero Carbon Building Standard
• Research trends and technologies associated with the design and operation of high-performance buildings to keep us at the cutting edge of project delivery
• Work with clients to confirm their performance needs and expectations throughout the design process
• Draft technical papers and prepare presentations to aid in the growth of a stronger and broader client base.

RequirementsWhat do you need to succeed

• A belief that improving the design and performance of buildings is a worthwhile, satisfying, and interesting ambition
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a keen desire to advance building simulation services at Entuitive
• 0-5 years of experience delivering building performance analysis in support of high-performance building design
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB), ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, Toronto Green Standard, Vancouver Building By-Laws, BC Energy Step Code, and Zero Carbon Building Standard
• Understanding of the principles of building science and HVAC systems and best practice approaches to their simulation
• Interest in data management and representation via Excel
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree relevant to building performance (ie. engineering, architecture, building technology, building science, etc.), or similar training.
• The following are considered assets to the role but not strictly required: P. Eng., E.I.T.,BEMP, CEM, CPHC/D, LEED GA/AP
• Experience with energy auditing and retrofit analysis for existing buildings will be considered an asset
• Knowledge and interest in embodied carbon, climate resiliency, and building science considered an asset

BenefitsWhy Entuitive

• Flexible working hours, 37.5 hour work week.
• Minimum 3 days a week in office. Building strong relationships and collaborating internally is important to us!
• Commitment to staff growth through mentoring and training.
• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Generous parental leave policy.
• RRSP matching up to 5%.
• Participation in our discretionary profit-sharing plan.

About EntuitiveWe are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. Entuitive will ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes.If you are excited about this opportunity and are interested in learning more about Entuitive, please check out our About Us page.At Entuitive, we prioritize human-centric evaluation methods and do not utilize AI for screening or recruitment processes