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Building Performance Analyst

Chicago, ILOnsiteFull Time$80,000–$100,000 /yrPosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • energy modeling
  • energy codes
  • industry standards
  • IECC
  • ASHRAE
  • LEED
  • Net Zero
  • Passive House
  • IES
  • Light Stanza

Nice to have

  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • resilience planning
  • controls programming
  • LEED Accredited Professional

Role summary

Wight & Company, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, seeks a Building Performance Analyst to optimize building energy efficiency, daylighting, and carbon reduction. This role involves analyzing building systems, utilizing simulation software (IES, Light Stanza, WUFI, THERM, C-Scale), and recommending energy conservation measures. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance standards and sustainability goals, including LEED, Net Zero, and Passive House certifications. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience in building performance analysis or energy modeling are required. Proficiency in Revit and knowledge of energy codes are essential. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, Professional Engineer license, and experience in commissioning or resilience planning.

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

At Wight & Company we create impactful and sustainable environments that inspire the human experience. We are a design focused, interdisciplinary firm with a passion for sustainability.

The Building Performance Engineer will play a critical role in optimizing the energy efficiency, daylighting, carbon reduction and overall performance of our building designs. You will be responsible for analyzing, assessing, and recommending improvements to enhance the sustainability, comfort, and operational efficiency of our buildings. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, construction managers, and facility managers, to ensure that our buildings meet and exceed performance standards and align with our sustainability goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyze building system design, including HVAC, lighting, building envelope, and controls, to identify opportunities for energy savings and enhanced performance.
  • Utilize building simulation software and modeling tools for early box modeling and detailed performance models to evaluate proposed design solutions using, but not limited to – IES, Light Stanza, WUFI, THERM, and C-Scale
  • Recommend energy conservation measures (ECMs) and sustainable design strategies to improve building performance and reduce energy consumption.
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers during the design phase to study and recommend passive design solutions & mechanical equipment options.
  • Provide building performance analysis required for project certification including, but not limited to LEED, Net Zero, and Passive House.
  • Work with the design and engineering team to provide calculations for Wight Sustainability Standard, AIA 2030 & MEP 2040.
  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to building performance analysis, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

    • BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Building Science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in building performance analysis or energy modeling.
  • In-depth knowledge of energy codes, and industry standards (e.g., IECC, ASHRAE, LEED).
  • Proficiency in building simulation & energy modeling software (e.g., IES, THERM, Light Stanza, Wufi and C-Scale)
  • Proficient in Revit
  • Familiarity with sustainable design principles and strategies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate effectively with design and engineering teams.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • The ideal candidate will have skills and capabilities in a complimentary area such as resilience planning, building commissioning, controls programming, etc.
  • Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) or LEED Accredited Professional is a plus.

    • Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

    Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

    Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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