Qualifications
- Education: Degree related to the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Environmental Science, Building Science, Sustainability, or related field
- 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 (ESMFNC), 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
- HERS rating certificate
- 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
- Experience with mechanical equipment, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, or any trade experience a plus
- 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
- Asking constructive questions and knowing how to use available resources to build knowledge
- 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
Pay: $65,000 - $80,000
Office Work Environment
Bright Power provides a modern and flexible hybrid office environment with the expectation that employees be in the office a minimum of 2 times per week. At the office, we provide free healthy snacks and beverages as well as weekly engagements such as lunch learning opportunities and fun gatherings. Once a month, we have a mandatory company meeting, where lunch is also provided. The office has plenty of bookable meeting spaces and flexible desk spaces.
We are proud to provide the following "people inspired" offerings:
- Free Lunch and Learns (Thursdays)
- Free Snacks every day
- Office promotes recycling, composting, and plastic-free environment
- BEERs (Building Energy Efficiency Roundtables)- yes, we have BEER for learning and inspired events
- Sports Teams
- Flexible/hybrid work environment
- Full benefits coverage (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Holidays and Paid Time Off, including for volunteering
- AMPS (Alliance for Multicultural People in Sustainability)- including various committees and clubs that promote socializing, educating, including, and diversifying thought leadership and representation in the industry
Jobsite Work Environment
Job sites have inherent hazards, based on the activities performed at the site. Protective equipment (such as: work-boots, safety glasses, hardhats, hearing protection, etc.,) may be required to be worn at times while on a job site, due to construction and safety hazards that may be present. The noise level may warrant hearing protection. Visits to Job Sites may result in exposures to various hazards (such as: to extreme heat (100+F in boiler rooms), carbon monoxide, asbestos, lead paint, moldy dusty attics/crawlspaces, fiberglass insulation, hot pipes and/or hot metal, or high noise levels, etc.). Employees must be capable of using protective equipment and following specific safety procedures, as needed.
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities may be required by this job, which include close vision and ability to adjust focus based on the task and surrounding activity. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The ability for the use of tools (such as: powered hand tools and other types of tools, including but not limited to combustion appliances, machinery and motors that have moving parts, belts, pulleys, elevators, motors, pumps and/or fans) may be required. Equipment for working at height (such as: ladders, mechanical lifts, etc.,) may be required to be used. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunities
Bright Power provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bright Power complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Bright Power expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Bright Power’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
