Freelance Building Energy Modeling Jobs in Florida

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At Jordan & Skala Engineers (JSE), our Sustainability Services department supports building owners and project teams in achieving high-performance outcomes through energy modeling, documentation, and certification support, including programs such as LEED. If you like turning design intent into measurable performance, coordinating across disciplines, and helping project teams hit ambitious sustainability goals, you’ll fit in well here!

We’re looking for a Sustainability Consultant- Energy Modeler who can own energy modeling workflows, collaborate with project stakeholders, and support project teams through documentation, review, and certification milestones.

• Build, oversee, and review building energy models for new construction and existing building projects
• Develop and review energy model documentation and gather supporting information
• Perform Life Cycle Cost Analysis as required
• Support project documentation related to envelope, HVAC, lighting, water, and other powered systems found in architectural and MEP drawings/specifications

• Work directly with clients to achieve high-performance design and sustainable project goals
• Assist owner/developer teams and design/construction partners in setting energy goals and expectations
• Lead and participate in green building meetings with clients using clear verbal and written communication
• Maintain project records, develop meeting agendas, and track project goals and next steps

• Analyze and review project documentation for alignment with energy modeling requirements, codes, and pursued rating systems
• Review project submittals for compliance with energy modeling requirements and practices pursued

• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage priorities, documentation, and stakeholder communication
• Working knowledge of energy modeling concepts and how building systems and envelope decisions impact performance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and documentation workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field
• Building Energy Modeling certification
• Experience with codes/standards and rating systems as they relate to energy modeling (IECC, IgCC, ASHRAE, and/or State Energy Codes)
• Experience with energy modeling software such as Ekotrope, eQuest, EnergyPro, EnergyGauge, Trane TRACE 700, Wrightsoft, Carrier HAP, and/or IES VE
• Familiarity with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

JSE supports a robust portfolio of project types including hospitality, commercial office, retail/restaurant, industrial, healthcare, and multifamily construction projects.

Jordan & Skala Engineers is a great place to build a long-term career. We offer a family-friendly environment with competitive benefits, teleworking options, flexible PTO, wellness incentives, professional development, and more. You’ll be consistently challenged by interesting projects, and your opportunities will be limited only by your ambition.

• JSE University
• In-house seminars & technical training
• Lunch & Learns
• Encouragement and support for professional licensure
• Paid time off for FE and PE exam study preparation
• Financial assistance toward educational development

• Teleworking options
• PTO (Flexible Time Off Policy)
• Paid holidays (8)
• Paid time for employee’s birthday policy
• Paid bereavement leave
• Fitness incentive program
• Wellness programs
• Booster programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) plan with competitive employer match
• Discretionary bonuses 3 times per year
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and employer contributions
• Financial seminars
• Bonus for passing the FE exam and first-time passing the PE exam
• Competitive compensation

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Company-paid employee vision & dental insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Voluntary plans (Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)

Jordan & Skala Engineers is a leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm with regional design offices located throughout the United States. Jordan & Skala has grown to be one of the largest consulting engineering firms in the U.S., ranked by Consulting-Specifying Engineer trade publication as a top “MEP Giant” consistently since 2004.

Founded as a corporation in 1953, the firm has built a national client base by utilizing its considerable technical and personnel resources to deliver innovative designs on time and within budget.

In the professional engineering industry, there is no substitute for experience. Jordan & Skala Engineers has participated in the design and construction of thousands of buildings throughout the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Our firm is committed to providing innovative consulting engineering solutions for any project challenge.

Jordan & Skala Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Jordan & Skala Engineers does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to applicants who are not selected for an interview.