Building Performance Consultant
Vancouver, BC
Toronto, ON
Edge Consultants is looking to hire a junior building performance consultant to support the firm’s growing energy modeling division. A solid foundation in mechanical engineering, specifically HVAC, is desired; informing HVAC design is a fundamental portion of the role.
The individual will support a client-facing team and coordinate tasks to achieve project-specific energy and carbon goals. The ideal applicant will have the flexibility and capacity to work on a wide variety of projects and demonstrate the capability of collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams. Applicants should be passionate about engineering and sustainability, and self-directed, with an ability to produce high-quality work.
This position is an in-person role based in our Vancouver, British Columbia or Toronto, Ontario office.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Relevant degree or diploma in mechanical engineering, HVAC design or similar.
- Knowledge and/or experience with energy modeling software (IES preferred).
- Ability to read and interpret building construction drawings, details, and specifications.
- Familiarity with building systems such as HVAC, building envelope, lighting design.
- Knowledge of codes/standards BC Step Code, VBBL, ASHRAE 90.1, NECB, etc.
- Expert level Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Initiative and positive attitude.
This is what a typical week will include:
- Define project specific energy and sustainability requirements.
- Read and extract information from architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
- Perform HVAC related calculations.
- Construct accurate building performance energy models using IES.
- Analyze and validate energy model results using engineering calculations.
- Inform the design of HVAC systems.
- Coordinate with project design teams.
- Follow quality control procedures.
- Interpret codes and standards.
- Prepare energy reports.
- Support colleagues and complete tasks as directed.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary.
- Annual bonuses.
- Enrollment in health benefits program.
- 12:30 finish on Fridays.
- 20 paid vacation days.