Engineer, Deep Carbon

JB&B • Full-time • New York, New York • 3m ago

Who We Are
Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B) is a MEP engineering firm headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Boston and Philadelphia. For over 100 years, JB&B has leveraged cutting-edge technologies with sound engineering practices to create building designs that have transfigured the skyline, reimagined healthcare, and brought us closer to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

We foster a collaborative, high-performing culture in which our employees share the common goal of creating a progressive, inclusive, and fun work environment. JB&B values the voices and opinions of our employees. We are a team. We are a community.

About the Role:
We are seeking an Engineer to join the Deep Carbon Reduction Group at JB&B. The ideal candidate will have knowledge HVAC system design, utility consumption, carbon emissions and energy analysis. The Engineer will effectively collaborate with team members on new and existing building energy analyses and decarbonization projects.

Overall Responsibilities:

Completes full energy analyses for projects ranging in size and complexity for new and existing buildings. Work includes review of building systems (i.e. envelope, operations, HVAC, electrical systems) and development of analysis to evaluate options for energy efficiency improvements and carbon emissions reductions
Performs cost/utility tariff and carbon impact analyses with assistance from supervisor.
Develops logically organized, technically accurate, and clearly presented emails and reports to convey findings
Develops documentation for Code Compliance, LEED, and/or Incentive Program requirements
Performs analyses and creates documentation for compliance with local laws such as BERDO (Boston), Local Law 97, Local Law 84 and Local Law 87 (NYC).
Assist in green building certifications such as LEED, Well, Passive House, and Fitwel.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year of experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, or sustainable design
Excellent oral and written communication
Understanding of energy consuming systems such as HVAC, lighting, and equipment
Basic understanding of applicable software tools (including Energyplus, and/or eQuest, and MS Office). Strong understanding of Energyplus is a plus.
Knowledgeable in applicable Energy Codes and green building certification programs