Building Certification Assoc., Mechanical Systems Specialist

Company Phius Location Chicago or Remote Position Building Certification Associate, Mechanical Systems Specialist Type Full-Time About Phius Phius is a 501(c)(3) organization leading the way in passive building standards for climate-specific and cost-optimized performance. We advance high-performance building through certification, training, and research, contributing to a more sustainable built environment. Phius is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Position Overview As demand for passive building grows, Phius is in search of a qualified individual to join the Phius Building Certification Team. The position will report to a Building Certification Manager, but will be expected to work independently to achieve goals and targets. Key responsibilities are listed, but not limited to: Key Responsibilities Reviewing building energy models for compliance with Phius and best practices Reviewing architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings for compliance with Phius standards and best practices Communicating/responding to project-specific inquiries from Phius-certified passive building professionals Research projects and certification protocol development Database updates and general programmatic updates Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering 3+ years of experience working in passive building or a related high-performance building field Energy modeling experience Proficiency with software generally: Microsoft Office, Google Docs and internet best practices Communication and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications Master of Science Degree in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering 5+ years of experience working in passive building or a related high-performance building field Proficiency with WUFI Passive, WUFI Pro, THERM, EnergyPlus or OpenStudio, IES VE and/or Python Compensation Starting Salary: $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience Vacation time: 10 days per year + birthday + additional day of CTO awarded per year of service Sick time off: 5 days per year with up to 40 hours of unused STO rollover per year 403(b) (non-profit version of 401(k)): Employee contribution available upon sign-up and 10% employer matching after 1 year. Medical, dental and vision insurance: Phius covers 75% of the insurance premium #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Sustainable Energy Association