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Sustainability Engineer - Wayne, PA
full-time•Radnor Township
About this role
Bala Consulting is seeking an expert in building energy performance and sustainability consulting to join our team as a Sustainability Engineer.
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.
Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.
As a Sustainability Engineer, you’ll be part of a team delivering high performance, decarbonized building designs and sustainability analyses to clients. Using building industry knowledge, you will be integral to driving decarbonization efforts by acting as a consultant to your teammates and clients and provide guidance for energy compliance, net zero emissions, and climate resiliency. We are looking for candidates that have a strong desire to grow into a leadership role within the firm.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Net Zero Energy/Carbon Road Mapping
- Whole building life cycle assessment/embodied carbon modeling
- Green building certification support (LEED, WELL, Green Globes, etc)
- Renewable energy analysis
- Incentive and rebate program support
- Electrification consulting
- High-Level Energy Modeling using IES-VE.
- Energy & Decarbonization Auditing
- Climate Risk and Resiliency Assessments
- Understanding of local and national energy codes and policies
- Consultation related to sustainability strategies, energy efficiency measures, innovative technologies, voluntary rating standards, codes, industry trends, etc.
- Keep up to date on new and existing tools, sustainability strategies and energy efficiency measures
- ESG and Sustainability Reporting Consulting
- Internal sustainability reporting for AIA 2030, MEP 2040, SE 2050, and more.
Skills:
Ability to read, review, and evaluate Architectural and Engineering drawings and visualize three-dimensional models
- Familiarity with design tools such as Revit, OneClick LCA, Tally, IESVE , InDesign
- Basic understanding of proper system selection and applicable building codes
- Knowledge of LEED and Green Globes design principles. LEED accredited and Green Globes Professional or on track to achieving accreditation is ideal (not required)
- Strong communicator, in written, visual, and verbal formats
The basic requirements for this position include:
- 0-5 years of experience
- Strong technical writing
- Presentation and client interface abilities
- Proficient knowledge of applicable codes
- Detail-oriented and deadline driven
- Ability to take direction and act independently
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, from a 4-year accredited college or university
- Master's degree or other specialized training or experience in sustainability-related field
As a multi-discipline engineering firm, BALA is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.
Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with competitive market salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.
Bala offers comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
- Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
- Employee Referral Program
- Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.
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What you'll do
- As a Sustainability Engineer, you will deliver high performance, decarbonized building designs and sustainability analyses to clients. You will act as a consultant to your teammates and clients, providing guidance for energy compliance and climate resiliency.
About Bala consulting Engineers
Established in 1982 Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Bala) is a multi-disciplined engineering design organization providing services to the Corporate, Transportation, Hospitality, Data Center, Laboratories, Healthcare, Education (Public & Private Schools), Pharmaceutical, and Retail markets. Our services span all project phases from site selection through detail design to third party commissioning. Our expertise includes the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection, structural, integrated technology services, data center relocation, testing/protocols, preventative maintenance commissioning, and validation/commissioning.
With offices located in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. we have a strong East Coast presence.
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