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Daylighting & Building Performance Specialist

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC

Seattle, WA โ€ข On-site

$92K - $113K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Opportunityย 

PAE is looking for a strategic and analytically-minded Daylighting & Building Performance Specialist to join our Regenerative Design Group in our Seattle office. This position will support the design of high-performance buildings through advanced daylighting, solar, and building enclosure analysis. This position leads building performance studies that inform architectural design from early concept through construction.ย 

As a B Corp, we measure our success by the health of our planet and communities; in this role, you will be at the forefront of that mission, transforming ambitious sustainability goals into high-performance realities.

Who We Areย 

PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient.ย PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs.ย As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.


What You'll Do

  • Lead daylighting, solar access, glare, and visual comfort analysis.
  • Develop and evaluate faรงade and enclosure concepts to optimize daylight, solar control, thermal performance, occupant comfort, and energy use.
  • Build parametric analysis workflows.
  • Collaborate closely with architects to evaluate massing, orientation, window-to-wall ratio, shading devices, glazing systems, and envelope strategies.
  • Perform building performance studies including daylight autonomy, annual sunlight exposure, glare analysis, thermal comfort, and passive design evaluations.
  • Support whole-building energy modeling and other building performance analyses as needed.
  • Prepare technical reports, graphics, presentations, and design recommendations that clearly communicate performance results to project teams and clients.
  • Coordinate building performance analyses with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
  • Mentor junior staff in simulation methods and building performance workflows.
  • Independently apply engineering judgment to evaluate design options and recommend high-performance solutions.
  • Support project quality management, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Perform site visits and post-occupancy evaluations as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Building Science, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3-7 years of experience performing daylighting, faรงade, or building performance analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience using Rhino, Grasshopper, and Radiance-based simulation tools.
  • Experience with Ladybug Tools, Honeybee, DIVA, ClimateStudio, or equivalent software strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of sustainable design standards such as LEED, WELL, Passive House, or similar is preferred.
  • Professional registration or certification is preferred but not required.
  • Advanced knowledge of daylighting and visual comfort analysis.
  • Strong understanding of building enclosure and faรงade performance.
  • Experience with climate-responsive and passive design strategies.
  • Experience with Radiance, DIVA, Ladybug Tools, Honeybee, ClimateStudio, or equivalent simulation software.
  • Ability to translate technical analysis into clear design recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills & strong attention to detail.
  • Experience working collaboratively with architects and multidisciplinary design teams.

What We Offerย 

  • Hiring Base Salary Range: $92,200-$113,900ย annualย 
    • This position is eligible for time and a halfย overtime pay

The base salary is one component of PAEโ€™s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs.ย The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.ย 

In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:ย 

  • Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)ย 
  • Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contributionย 
  • Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association duesย 
  • Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
  • Cell phone stipendย 
  • Life insurance and disability benefitsย 
  • Hybrid work scheduleย 
  • Employee Assistance Programย 
  • 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
  • Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
  • To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit https://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act

Our commitment to pay equityย 

PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity โ€“ paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.ย 

To find out more visit our website.


What Weโ€™re Made Ofย 

Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more atย pae-engineers.com.

Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.ย 


Fine Printย 

Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.ย 

PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.ย 

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