Building Performance Specialist

Summary: LPA, Inc. is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to sustainable design. They are seeking a Building Performance Specialist to conduct performance analysis on projects, assist in training staff, and guide design decisions based on building performance. Responsibilities: - Conduct building performance analysis on LPA projects, including early phase analysis through whole-building energy modeling and LEED/regulatory compliance modeling - Assist in firmwide education and training on early phase modeling software for design staff throughout the firm - Be a design partner, guiding teams through design decisions based on building performance analysis and feedback - Assist in the collection of project data to satisfy our 2030 Commitment reporting requirements - Contribute to LPA’s bi-annual magazine, Catalyst, as well as other internal and external documents and briefs - Represent LPA in industry committees, conferences and forums Required Qualifications: - Passion for integrative, high-performance and sustainable design - Able to effectively communicate technical details with all design team disciplines and clients in a way that is understandable and actionable - A comprehensive knowledge of sustainable design strategies appropriate to different building types, market sectors and geographic locations - A working knowledge of energy modeling requirements and documentation for third-party rating systems (LEED) and applicable state/local green building requirements (CalGreen, AEGB) - A working knowledge of both early-phase and whole-building energy modeling software and tools - Experience with other performance analysis tools (daylight, life-cycle assessment, envelope integrity, CFD, etc) a plus - A general understanding of economic considerations such as return on investment variables - Articulate and comfortable public speaker, whether giving formal presentations or leading workshops - Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Architecture, Engineering or related field - Minimum 1-2 years of building performance experience within the AEC industry; more experience a plus Preferred Qualifications: - Accreditations such as LEED, HBDP, BEMP preferred Required Skills: Building performance analysis, Whole-building energy modeling, LEED compliance modeling, Energy modeling software, Sustainable design strategies, Third-party rating systems documentation, CalGreen, AEGB, Daylight analysis, Life-cycle assessment, Envelope integrity analysis, Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), LEED accreditation, HBDP accreditation, BEMP accreditation, Public speaking Benefits: Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines., Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training., Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices., 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year., Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects., Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees., Health and dental insurance, Retirement and financial planning, Wellness initiatives, Flexible work/life programs, This position is eligible for an annual bonus.