Energy Analyst, Energy Modelling

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You as an Energy Analyst, Energy Modelling will: 

• Improve sustainability and energy efficiency in the built environment
• Develop and calibrate energy models to predict future energy consumption, quantify and the impact of energy efficiency projects and compare our performance relative to our contractual energy guarantees
• Develop and maintain detailed building energy models (using tools like eQUEST, EnergyPlus, IES) to predict the impact of various HVAC, lighting, and building envelope upgrades
• Calibrate energy models based on actual weather and metered data
• Implement M&V protocols to track the actual performance of energy conservation measures against projected savings.
• Be a member of highly technical teams committed to investigating and optimizing energy efficiency and cost saving measures
• Provide recommendations to improve building performance and efficiency
• Perform analysis of facilities to optimize energy performance and tenant comfort to meet facility or contract objectives
• Extract, analysis and interpret energy and building system data
• Develop a thorough understanding of all submetering, building automation, and mechanical and electrical systems
• Explore opportunities to implement energy savings measures in various buildings
• Conduct savings analysis of energy retrofit projects
• Develop tools to visualize building energy trends in data visualization software's (e.g., PowerBI)
• Present energy related building trends via reports and presentations to external and internal stakeholders
• Perform building energy audits of building energy models and develop thorough client reports outlining year-over-year energy consumption and performance

Is this the right role for you?

• 1-5 years of related experience
• Background in mechanical, electrical or building engineering (diploma or undergraduate degree)
• Background in energy modelling (preferably EnergyPlus, eQuest, and/or IES)
• Engineering and/or energy related credentials (e.g., CEM, CMVP, P.Eng, C.E.T, EIT. etc.)
• Familiar with engineering and construction documentation (e.g., schematics, shop drawings, floor plans, etc.)
• Strong background in HVAC and building automation systems
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office
• Understanding of computer programming languages (e.g., Python, Visual Basics)
• Understanding of API and SQL query languages is considered an asset

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. 

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. 

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