Energy Simulation

Job Description

Knight Frank is seeking experienced and talented individuals to join our ESG team. This position shall be performed out from any of the following KF office locations: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad or Bengaluru.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of relevant experience in sustainable design and construction i.e., green building industry, specifically in “building energy simulation”. The candidate should be well versed with the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Rating System(s), Indian Green Building Council’s Rating System(s), and preferably with International Well Building Institute’s (IWBIs) WELL rating systems. The applicant should have experience of working on completed projects, which have earned LEED/IGBC certification. Applicants must work well in a team and be able to accept creative direction to fulfil the needs of this position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Should be able to independently handle energy simulation for IGBC and USGBC projects.
• Provide calculations and analysis for all energy system loads, including process loads where applicable.
• Develop reports to guide project teams to meet the minimum requirements for certification for rating systems with respect to EA and IAQ based credits.
• Provide expert reviews of energy model output summaries for compliance with the EA, and IAQ related credits for LEED, IGBC and relevant pre-conditions/ optimization for WELL.
• Stay up to date on advancements in technology for energy efficiency and on energy modelling advancements.
• Should be effectively able to communicate technical requirements through written, verbal, and in-person meetings with project team.
• Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge through collaborative teamwork.
• Prepare project documentation and submittals.
• Coordinate and interface with all disciplines (including consultants) pertaining to specific project criteria.
• Attend meetings with owner and/or project team members and prepare meeting minutes.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Graduate with design (architecture), engineering or construction related degree. Preference for mechanical engineering degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years related industry experience.
• Should have completed at least 10 projects with energy simulation for LEED, and/or IGBC projects*
• LEED AP/ WELL AP will be preferred.
• Experience using the following energy simulation software programs: eQUEST, EnergyPlus, Design Builder, etc.
• Understanding of building mechanical systems including ASHRAE 90.1-2016 (or later) standards.
• LEED/ IGBC Accredited Professional preferable.

*Building energy simulation experience through college degree courses will not be considered for meeting the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of green building design and construction practices, strategies and technologies.
• Working knowledge of general building systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and building simulation software.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment servicing a wide variety of project types/clients.

Additional Consideration:

Additional consideration will be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience with daylighting simulations and/or energy modelling.
• Published research and/or public speaking experience/capabilities.
• Experience with multiple LEED Rating Systems (i.e., LEED NC, CI, EB, CS, etc.)
• Affiliations with professional organizations.