Junior Building Performance Consultant

AECOM is seeking a Junior Building Performance Consultant to join AECOM’s architectural design practice Buildings and Places. This position can be based out of our Burnaby, BC locations. This multi-disciplined team provides High Performance design leadership and consulting on sustainable buildings and communities with projects ranging from the design of net zero buildings to the sustainable planning of major global eco-cities.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team - over 50,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:
+ High performance building modelling and evaluation including but not limited to ASHRAE 90.1/NECB energy modeling, local code calculations, daylight simulations, parametric design modeling and embodied carbon calculations.

+ Design and modeling of net zero buildings together with supporting clients on a range of decarbonization strategies to meet their goals.

+ Work with the Sustainability Consultant and project team to develop sustainability strategies to meet project’s sustainability target

+ Support to facilitate submissions to green building certification systems

+ Review of mechanical drawings and mechanical equipment submittals, electrical drawings and/ or architectural drawings and specifications against high performance goals and sustainabilityertification criteria

+ Preparing and presenting results and professional recommendations, in report or graphical format, to clients and teams

+ Write reports communicating certification, energy modelling findings, and design recommendations for achieving sustainability/energy targets

+ Conducting research and technical analysis, as required, for projects and reporting on findings

+ Working or leading others in a multi-disciplinary team to undertake analysis and provide feedback

+ Supporting on energy planning, resiliency and other projects relating to high performance buildings and communities undertaken by the team

Minimum Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Building Sciences, Architecture, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

+ Minimum of 1+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education

+ Masters' degree preferred in engineering, planning, or sustainability-related field

+ Professional Engineer license

+ Experience and knowledge of energy simulation software (e.g. IES, EnergyPlus, Energy Pro, eQuest, DesignBuilder, OpenStudio, Trane Trace). Use of IES preferred or a desire to learn.

+ Knowledge and experience undertaking detailed building energy modeling.

+ Knowledge, experience, or interest in working with parametric design workflows (e.g. Dynamo, Grasshopper, JePlus).

+ Understanding of high performance and zero carbon building principles and technologies

+ Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, and in particular, Excel for data analytics.

+ Experience in or interest in learning other building performance analysis tools (e.g. RETScreen, Ladybug, Diva, WUFI, Tally, Cove, Insight 360, Therm)

+ Experience in embodied carbon calculations, life-cycle assessments, and LCA software (e.g. Athena, OneClick)

+ Experience with life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) calculations

+ Experience in building design software such as Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, etc.

+ Experience with or interest in learning building energy codes and standards (e.g. ASHRAE 90.1, NECB, CaGBC Zero Carbon Building, Passive House)

+ Knowledge of or interest in sustainability assessment systems (such as LEED, Green Globes, and BREEAM)

+ Additional certifications/licenses (e.g. ASHRAE BEMP, CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP, ENV SP, CPHD)

+ Knowledge of any programming languages (Python, R, C++, etc.)

+ Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with mínimal supervision

+ Ability to communicate problems clearly and simply to clients, engineers, and architects

+ Strong problem solving, analytical and research skills

+ Ability to balance various project and company responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality. Adaptable and flexible, showing a willingness and ability to take on new projects or areas with or without supervision

**Additional Information**:
+ Company work sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

+ Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an A