Sustainability Services Field Engineer I
Reports to: Director of Sustainability Services
New York, NY
Bright Power is seeking a highly organized, dedicated, and enthusiastic Project Manager to join our New Construction team. Project Managers work with real estate developers, architects, and mechanical engineers to consult on decarbonization, building performance, and sustainability through the design and construction phases of new construction and rehabilitation projects predominantly in the New York City metro area, that are pursuing various types of certification and incentive programs, including Energy Star, Enterprise Green Communities, LEED, and Passive House standards.
Join Us
Bright Power works with forward-thinking owners and developers to identify, design, and implement custom energy and water solutions on a wide variety of systems. Our team is comprised of a diverse, talented, and hard-working group of individuals committed to making a positive impact on the environment.
Bright Power has been transformative in clean energy and sustainable housing for over 20 years. Our Clients include affordable housing owners and developers, real estate investors and privately held firms, and some of the nation s largest property managers.
We are passionate about reducing energy and water usage through the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Our goal is to improve the health, comfort, and value of our buildings while cultivating the well-being of the planet. We are serious about delivering high-quality results, while having fun in the process. Every day we seek to have a positive impact on the world, one building at a time.
Primary tasks
- Project Management and administrative tasks including:
- Organizing and maintaining project folders and resources
- Sustainability Services document generation for projects
- Calculating takeoffs for site visits
- Reviewing construction submittals across a multitude of projects pursuing sustainability programs
- Manage large multifamily projects pursuing green building certification
- Advise on decarbonization and sustainability as it relates to all aspects of a project (envelope, systems, configuration, materials, constructability, site related improvements, active design etc.).
- Recommend energy efficiency and resiliency strategies supported by engineering calculations, building science, and simulations
- Field Work
- Performing field verification and testing for LEED, Enterprise Green Communities, ENERGY STAR and Passive House projects
- Perform construction inspections and testing to ensure quality installation of building envelope and mechanical systems
- Track progress of multiple projects simultaneously and work with external construction teams to keep projects on track to meet performance/program goals
- Photo documentation
- Site report generation
- Research & Process Development
- Assist with process optimization
- Research and analysis related to construction and sustainability industry
- Maintain working knowledge of newest technologies and trends in the building energy industry
- Stay up to date on iterative changes related to ASHRAE Standards, Energy Code, certification programs and state/city energy incentives.
- Complete documentation associated with program compliance and liaise with partner program administrators
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
- OSHA 10 or 30 preferred.
- Phius Certified Verifier or HERS Rater preferred.
- Multifamily residential project experience (preferred); single-family residential experience will be considered as well
- Knowledge of Passive House Institute US (PHIUS), Passive House Institute (PHI), ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC), Enterprise Green Communities (EGC), LEED New Construction, and other rating/certification programs.
- Experience with or understanding of building energy modeling and analyzing results
- Work experience in engineering or architecture, particularly with an emphasis on building performance and sustainability
- Ability to read, interpret, and adjust architectural/mechanical plans and construction documents
- Ability to evaluate and perform engineering calculations related to HVAC systems
- An understanding of building science and building envelope design
- Experience performing construction inspections or construction management
- Experience with or understanding of performance testing of large buildings with complex systems and envelopes
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to critically problem solve and troubleshoot independently
- Ability to analyze and disseminate data clearly
- Strong adaptable communication
- Strong writing abilities
- Proactivity and passion for leading a project team to implement high-performance best practices into building design and construction
- Previous OSHA 10-HR and Scaffold Training preferred, but can be provided
Benefits
In addition to working with incredible people, Bright Power offers competitive benefits. Find the list of our benefits offered on our careers home page
COVID Vaccination Policy
Bright Power requires employees to demonstrate proof of vaccination to work in our offices and/or perform on-site visits. In accordance with state and federal laws, Bright Power will allow for medical and religious exemptions from the vaccine requirement.
Salary Range : $65,000 -$80,000