Energy Modeling Analyst

Description

Company Overview:

ARCXIS (Houston, Texas), is the largest provider of inspection, design, engineering, and quality assurance services for the U.S. residential construction industry. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS brings together hundreds of years of expertise and experience under a single brand serving builders in over half of the states spanning the continental United States.

The ARCXIS group of companies also includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC (Centennial, Colorado) and structural engineering firm United Structural Consultants (Houston, Texas). Both ABCO and USC service the multi-family, multi-use, and commercial sectors of the construction industry.

ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a team-player to join our Modeling team at the Houston, TX office. We are hiring for the positions of Energy Modeling Analyst for IECC and Title 24. This is a full-time position (8AM-5PM, M-F). Reporting to energy modeling manager, analyst will perform energy modeling analysis for residential structures using whole building analysis programs such as REMRate, Ekotrope, and EnergyPro. Analyst will collect data, build models and perform simulations using drawings prepared by the project Architect and Engineer. Analyst will write reports communicating energy analysis findings, report design recommendations for improved energy performance.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Examining residential building plans
• Performing take offs of the building envelope
• Inputting data and modeling in REMRate/Ekotrope (IECC)
• Inputting data and modeling in EnergyPro (Title 24)

Requirements

Years of Experience/Other Requirements:

• 1-2 years of relatable experience
• An understanding of residential construction and architectural plans.
• Experience with EnergyPro, Ekotrope and REMRate are not required, we will train you on the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understands current energy codes and programs
• The ability to read and understand a set of residential architectural plans
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans
• Good math skills
• High attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Eloquent and professional communication skills (both verbal and written) a must
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel, PDF programs, and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Quick learner
• Experience with web navigation and online research

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance