Energy Engineer/Building Scientist

NAHB Research Center is looking for an engineer with expertise in residential energy efficiency and building science.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• BS degree in engineering or related fields (MS is preferred).
• Knowledge of energy performance of residential buildings including building envelope and space conditioning.
• Knowledge of building science principles related to residential construction including energy and moisture transfer.
• Practical knowledge of residential building technologies and construction processes.

Additional preferred set of skills:

• Knowledge of building codes and design standards (IECC, IRC, ACCA Manuals J&D) is preferred.
• Experience with energy modeling software.
• Data loggers programming and installation of data acquisition monitoring systems.
• Experience with green building.
• Data analysis and presentation.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research projects for government and industry clients with focus on advancing construction technology in the areas of energy efficiency and green building.
• Development of written products including research plans and project reports.
• Perform analysis of energy performance of residential buildings.
• Evaluate innovative building technologies with respect to their energy or green performance including laboratory testing and field studies.
• Assist builders with adoption of innovative building technologies.

Please send cover letter, salary history and resume to careers@nahbrc.org and reference job code #08-13VK.

The NAHB Research Center is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V EEO