Building Performance Consultant I

About the role

As a Building Performance Consultant I in our Gainesville office, you will work with our building performance practice team to help evaluate building and system design strategies. The emphasis will be on using building simulation tools to help inform design, as well as document performance compared to accepted standards. The Building Performance Consultant I will also work to educate clients, architects and engineers on new technologies and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with our building performance practice team to help evaluate building and system design strategies.
• Use building simulation tools to help inform design, as well as document performance compared to accepted standards.
• Educate clients, architects and engineers on new technologies and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering from an accredited program; or commensurate degree and experience with building systems.
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope systems.
• Fundamental understanding of major tenets of high-performance design including renewable and alternative energy strategies, daylighting, embodied energy, indoor environmental quality, material composition, water efficiency, life cycle assessment, and built environment planning.
• Ability to use at least one building system simulation tool, including EnergyPlus, IES-VE, TRNSYS, DOE-2 (eQuest), TRACE, CFD, or Radiance, for consulting and analysis.
• Experience in computer operation for building system analysis and engineering calculation programs.
• Ability to learn CAD/BIM software as necessary for building performance analysis and consulting.

What Sets You Apart

• 2+ years direct experience designing HVAC systems for high performance buildings.
• Industry certification applicable to building performance includes but is not limited to AEE CEM, ASHRAE HPDP, ASHRAE BEMP, ASHRAE BEAP, Green Globes Professional, or LEED AP.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE).
• Knowledge of or ability to learn application programming language (C++, Ruby, Python, Visual Basic, etc.).
• Ability to work efficiently with BIM Models.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

Benefits

A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported. Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines. To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders. A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Contact

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