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Established in 2023 in Seattle, WA, Delta E is an MEP engineering and design consulting firm built on a clear vision to form collaborative partnerships with building owners and design and construction teams that go beyond traditional consulting boundaries. Our work is grounded in technical expertise, sustainability, and thoughtful innovation, with an unwavering commitment to client success.

You will be joining a team of seasoned industry professionals and contributing to a business with an established foundation and a strong trajectory. This role is well suited for design professionals who enjoy project and task ownership and enjoy problem-solving beyond a narrow job description. With seven separate services in-house (MEP engineering, Lighting Design, Sustainability and Energy Consulting, and Commissioning), integrative design practices is required at Delta E. You can expect to bring a proactive, curious mindset to your work, as well as have opportunity to earn trust, deliver results, and help shape how we operate as a company as we continue to scale.

As Delta E has grown, so has our investment in our staff. We believe long-term success is driven by engaged, supported employees, and we intentionally cultivate a culture that values life/work harmony, trust, and professional growth. Balance isn’t something we promise—it’s something we actively build into how we work and how we grow. Our continued growth creates meaningful opportunities for individual development, visibility on impactful projects, and direct collaboration with Delta E’s leadership team. If you’re looking to make a tangible impact within a growing engineering firm—while helping define what comes next we’d love to have you join us.

• Comprehensive Health Insurance plan with medical, vision, and dental insurance (premiums covered for employees and 50% of premiums covered for dependents)
• 401K Plan with Employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible work environment and schedule
• Paid time off and holidays
• Reimbursement for work related licenses and related approved needs
• Office location in Pioneer Square with free gym access
• We strive to write our job ads in an inclusive way to ensure that candidates with unique or atypical experience feel encouraged to apply, as we believe strongly that diversity in our staff and experiences lead to the best business outcomes.

We are a women-owned firm and an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and belonging in our hiring and company culture.

Delta E is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

80,000 -110,000 USD per year (Seattle, US)

*Note, this job posting is open for candidates with a range of experience levels – we’re focused on finding candidates that will be the best fit for our growing studio. Folks with less experience (~2-3 years), less certifications or credentials (e.g. BEMP, PE, AIA, etc.), or less of the preferred qualifications can expect to be towards the lower portion of the salary range, while exceptionally qualified and experienced candidates would be at the upper end of the range. We strive to pay our employees competitively relative to the market and specific experience and qualifications.

We are seeking a mid level energy modeling professional to join our growing Energy Services Studio, which works in close collaboration with our Sustaina bility and Commissioning Studios. This role is vital in driving our project success across diverse sectors, including multifamily, affordable housing, hospitality, adaptive reuse, tenant improvement, high-rise, and mid-rise projects. You will leverage expertise in energy-efficient building system design and simulation, energy codes, and green building rating systems to help facilitate operationally efficient projects. As a member of an engineering firm with other design services, this position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality and success of each project.

• Lead energy consulting coordination across multidisciplinary teams for a variety of project types and scopes, including energy code compliance, certification with sustainability protocols (LEED, Living Building Challenge, Built Green, Green Globes, etc.), life cycle cost analyses, decarbonization studies, Zero Energy and Zero Carbon analysis and consulting, energy audits, and other operational energy and carbon related work as needed.
• Utilize simulation software to model and analyze energy systems for a diverse range of project types (multifamily, commercial, laboratory, education, healthcare, industrial, public/infrastructure, etc.). Understand the limitations or advantages of the different modeling tools available to determine the most appropriate tool to utilize based on specific project needs, systems, and other considerations.
• Engage with clients and multi-disciplinary project teams to integrate energy and carbon-efficient strategies into project designs.
• Create documentation for building permits for energy code compliance under multiple jurisdictions and code cycles. Use appropriate professional engineering judgement to apply code interpretations or pursue code alternate requests or clarifications if needed.
• Compile documentation for sustainability certifications as needed, including creating and documenting exceptional calculations if necessary.
• Participate in internal and external education efforts around energy and sustainability topics.
• Maintain a commitment to lifelong learning, including new technologies and trends related to building construction, sustainability, and energy analysis.
• Keep abreast of Washington's Clean Building Performance Act and Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards, helping ensure clients are educated and supporting project teams and designs ability to meet current and future regulations.
• Proven ability in:
• Leadership, communication, project management, and quality control skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Independent worker with a startup mentality, ready to tackle challenges head-on.
• A commitment to building and growing the energy, sustainability, and commissioning departments, and working in a deeply collaborative environment.
• Strong commitment to sustainable design principles.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in whole building energy modeling within the construction industry.
• A strong commitment to holistic sustainable design principles and outcomes.
• Experience with an energy analysis simulation software (experience with all not required): eQUEST, IESVE, EnergyPlus/OpenStudio.
• Strong background in energy-efficient system design and simulation, LEED rating systems, energy analysis studies, and energy management & incentive programs.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems and controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to provide excellent client service.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint.
• Expert knowledge of Washington State and City of Seattle energy codes.
• Familiarity with Washington Clean Building Performance Act and Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or similar related field of study, or equivalent work experience.
• PE license, BEMP, and/or LEED AP credentials.
• CPHC and Passive House experience.
• Experience with utilizing programming/scripts with energy modeling tools, including Open Studio’s parametric analysis tool and measures.
• Interest in optimizing workflows and creating tools and scripts to streamline processes and quality control.
• Extensive experience with Bluebeam, including use of custom fields and toolsets.
• Experience achieving code alternate requests or negotiating with local jurisdictions around code requirements, including substantial alteration projects in Seattle.
• Experience with existing buildings, including Level 2 ASHRAE energy audits.
• Experience with heat pump technology performance validation in existing buildings.
• Experience or strong interest in marginal carbon emissions analysis, grid interactive building design, and building resilience.
• Experience modeling photovoltaic PV systems (e.g. solar shading studies).
• Experience or strong interest in quantifying embodied carbon impacts of buildings, including for MEP systems and refrigerants. E.g. involvement with Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) or MEP 2040.
• Strong interest in active participation in code and policy development.
• Experience modeling district energy systems.
• Experience working at campus or portfolio scale.
• Experience or strong interest in the connection between building design and real-world performance, or interest in system verification/commissioning.

Note: Preferred Qualifications are things which are desirable, but not required; all candidates who meet the Basic Qualifications are encouraged to apply.