Energy Engineer | Omaha, NE

About the role

If you are looking to put your engineering expertise and skills to use while simultaneously helping to revolutionize the MEP/FP/IT engineering industry, Schnackel Engineers, Inc. is the place for you! We are seeking an Energy Modeler to perform energy simulations and collaborate on sustainable designs for architectural projects throughout North America using our new, groundbreaking software platform, AI for MEP®.

Responsibilities

• Design Superior Quality Plans: Your expertise and skills, coupled with our proprietary AI for MEP® software, will result in some of the highest-quality, most accurate plans seen in the industry while being completed in a fraction of the time of traditional design.
• Help Shape the Future of Revolutionary Software: Your expert input and feedback will help shape the development and improvement of Schnackel Engineers’ AI for MEP®
• Guide Your Colleagues: You will be encouraged to utilize your positive unique life experiences, skills, and expertise for the betterment of your colleagues.
• Career Development: You will have the opportunity to participate in meetings and conference calls when necessary, coordinate with the client, the MEP/FP/IT design teams, and other consultants to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to identify and resolve areas of conflict, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained.
• Performing energy simulations to assist the design teams with equipment selection and strategies to reach the owner’s energy use goals.
• Prepare documentation for LEED, and WELL projects.
• Prepare energy compliance reports (COMcheck, California Title 24/EnergyPro, Energy Gauge, Seattle/Washington State and ASHRAE forms).
• Identify, analyze, and solve engineering problems using industry standards and engineering calculations.
• Provide mentoring and guidance for colleagues.

Requirements

• In possession of an ABET-accredited degree in Architectural or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on Energy.
• Two or more years of energy modeling experience with an MEP/FP engineering consultant.
• In possession of or ability to obtain LEED BD+C, or ID+C credentials.
• Energy modeling experience with EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, Carrier Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), Trane Air Conditioning Economics Program (TRACE 700 or TRACE 3D PlusTM)
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft 360.
• Knowledge of MEP engineering principles.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills, including ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.
• Thriving in fast-paced environments with a desire to work efficiently.

Qualifications

• Work on diverse projects across North America, offering a rich and varied professional experience.
• Embrace the challenge of a role that combines technical expertise, innovation, creativity, and leadership.
• Lead and mentor colleagues with the opportunity to pass along your experience and knowledge of the industry to the next generation.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects across North America.
• Challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.