New Buildings Energy Performance Consultant

Resource Innovations is on the hunt for a passionate and driven individual to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT as a New Buildings Energy Performance Consultant .

If you have a strong background in building energy efficiency and are eager to make a positive impact in the field, then we want to hear from you!

As our New Buildings Energy Performance Consultant, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a variety of industry professionals, including architects, planners, energy modelers, raters, builders, owners, and commercial real estate organizations.

Your role will involve promoting and facilitating energy efficiency in the construction of new commercial buildings, helping us make a difference in the world.

We're seeking someone who can leverage their industry knowledge and technical expertise to build strong relationships and provide exceptional customer service.

If you're up for the challenge, apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact . Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges.

Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains relationships with market actors such as architects, engineers, planners, energy modelers, raters, builders, owners, and commercial real estate organizations to promote high performance building strategies and technologies
• Maintains a pipeline of projects and leads and see projects through to completion
• Supports design, implementation, and continuous improvement of new construction utility offerings under the direction of Resource Innovations Leadership and Client Program Managers
• Responsible to build and maintain a pipeline of projects planning to participate in utility programs such that energy efficiency targets and goals are achieved.
• Collaborates with program management, software, outreach, data analysis, customer service, and partner teams
• Independently audits complex buildings, evaluates building systems, and identifies energy efficiency and sustainability opportunities.
• Builds and reviews energy efficiency models using industry standard software (REM / Rate, eQUEST, EnergyPro, Trane Trace, etc.)
• Supports onsite and virtual measurements and verification of as built results after new buildings have been commissioned
• Supports business development initiatives by serving as a new construction subject matter expert
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering is required
• 2+ years of experience with energy efficiency building practices
• Solid understanding of building systems (particularly lighting and HVAC) and / or sustainability practices is necessary
• Extensive familiarity with state building codes and energy codes for commercial and multi-family new construction. (examples : Utah’s IECC 2021, Washington WAC 51-11C)
• Extensive familiarity with reading architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction drawings
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• Demonstrated proficiency with building simulation software ( REM / Rate, eQUEST, EnergyPro, Trane Trace, etc.)
• Familiarity with Net Zero Strategies
• Familiarity with Energy Use Intensity Metrics
• Knowledge of Grid-Interactive Efficient Building (GEB) capabilities and initiatives
• Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems is a plus
• Must be able to travel locally and domestically up to 30% of the time
• Knowledge and experience with building science, systems and markets
• Preferred Certifications : HERS Rater, BPI Building Analyst, LEED AP and NGBS

Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.