Building Performance Team Lead - Jobs in Vancouver British Columbia

Job Description

What is the opportunity We are a firm that does things a little differently. This is your opportunity to join our high-calibre, experienced group of professionals on a mission to re-imagine the future by changing the way that buildings are conceived and constructed. We are looking for a thoughtful and energetic leader to join our Vancouver office.About Advanced Performance Analysis at Entuitive We believe that we can be a key player in society’s collective fight to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Central to this is the core principle that the analysis of building performance is no longer exclusively for niche projects but can add value to any design process. Our Advanced Performance Analysis team, part of our Sustainability + Performance group, uses software, analysis, and engineering to optimize energy and carbon in the built environment.We examine issues that impact a building’s performance starting at the early stages of design to identify ways to reduce a project’s environmental impact that extends far beyond simply documenting compliance with a local energy code. We are analysts, engineers, and curious minds focus on solutions that enhance a building’s energy performance and indoor environmental quality. Our ambition is nothing short of bringing pragmatic net-zero design solutions to the masses. We are equally comfortable providing the early-stage passive design analysis necessary to achieve the highest performing designs as well as the necessary compliance documentation to ensure that projects get constructed. In a nutshell, our service offering includes:

• Hourly and annual energy modeling

• Renewable energy modeling

• Parametric optimization

• Solar gain analysis and glare avoidance

• Passive design feasibility

• Thermal comfort evaluation

• Compliance energy modelling for local codes, standards, and performance standards like LEED, Passive Haus, Zero Carbon Building Standard, etc.

• Decarbonization analysis for existing buildings

What will you do

• Act as the Team Lead for local energy modelers. This includes:

• Leadership to support an energetic and technically skilled team of professionals

• Provide technical leadership in building performance and energy modeling, including mentoring staff and providing QA/QC reviews
• Act as a resource for local codes and standards

• Business development, including proposal preparation, meeting clients, preparing and giving presentations, and Acting as the ‘doorstep’ of the service in Vancouver/Western Canada for clients and industry
• Project delivery, including managing project budgets and scope

• Resourcing of staff to projects, in cooperation with other senior staff

• Collaboration with our shared services teams, including proposal team, People + Culture, finance + accounting, Marketing + Communications, etc.
• Cultivate relevant relationships in industry

Develop performance simulations to guide the design of high-performance buildings and deep energy retrofits. This will include not only traditional energy modelling but also daylight and glare analyses, thermal comfort evaluations and passive design studies

• Maintain the highest standards of technical excellence in the delivery of said simulation services

• 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.

• Assist in the development of fee proposals for the delivery of performance analysis services

RequirementsWhat do you need to succeed

• A belief that the design and retrofit of buildings is a central element in society’s efforts to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change

• An entrepreneurial spirit and a keen desire to advance building simulation services at Entuitive from the ground up

• 8+ years of experience delivering building performance analysis in support of high-performance building design.

• Thorough knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as VBBL, BC Energy Step Code, NECB, ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, and Zero Carbon Building Standard

• The ability to work independently and utilize creative solutions in the problem solving process

• Understanding of the principles of building science and HVAC systems and best practice approaches to their simulation

• Firm grasp of building science principals and thermodynamic fundamentals, including thermal bridging, moisture management, and fluid dynamics

• Mastery of data management and representation via Excel

• P.Eng. designation an asset.

• BEMP, CEM, BESA, CPHC/D, LEED credentials all considered assets

• Familiarity with BC Hydro Alliance considered an asset

• Working knowledge of any of the following will be considered an asset: Pollination, Sefaira, Cove Tool, Ladybug, Honeybee, Grasshopper, Python, Sketchup, Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, PHPP, RETScreen, GLD, Radiance

• Experience with energy auditing and retrofit analysis for existing buildings will be considered an asset

• Registration as a certified energy auditor or certified energy manager would be considered an asset

BenefitsWhy Entuitive

• Certified B Corp, carbon neutral organization, signatory on many socially important initiatives including SE2050 and Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR)

• Flexible working hours, 37.5 hour work week.

• 3 days a week in office. Building strong relationships and collaborating internally is important to us, as is flexibility.

• 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%.

• All employees participate in our discretionary profit-sharing plan – the company’s success is your success!

CompensationThe range for this position is between $95,000 to $130,000 ( + eligibility to participate in our profit sharing program) annually and based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the British Columbia Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful British Columbia applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in British Columbia or perform the position from British Columbia. About Entuitive We 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.