Lead Sustainability Engineer

RMF Engineering is an innovative, top-ranked, national engineering firm that specializes in providing design and engineering services for building and utility infrastructure construction. RMF offers a balanced benefits package, including above standard health and dental insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a 401K plan.

This on-site role is located in one of RMF’s offices in Boston, MA
, Charleston, SC
, or Northfield, MN
. Job Type:
On-site
.

Vision and goals:
In response to industry trends toward sustainable building and utility systems, RMF established a formal sustainability practice in 2022 and appointed a Director of Sustainability to develop a company wide sustainability strategy. RMF aims to add value to clients focused on energy efficiency and sustainability goals, leveraging our engineering expertise and relationships.

Position overview:

The selected candidate will have a deep understanding of building science with functional knowledge of building energy modeling and building controls. They will drive building-level sustainability initiatives from project conception through completion, ensuring high technical excellence while achieving client-specific energy and sustainability goals. They will liaise with the project team, including RMF’s discipline leads, as well as the architect, owner, and other stakeholders to guide energy and sustainability aspects of design.

The role leverages RMF’s MEP building design capabilities to advance firmwide sustainability knowledge.

• Provide technical leadership in HVAC design optimization, energy modeling, and decarbonization analysis, collaborating with architects, engineers, and building owners to support sustainable strategies
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies or design strategies and deliver innovative solutions to client energy goals while maintaining implementable designs
• Support a team of energy modeling experts and building energy auditors following ASHRAE standards, including lifecycle cost and economic viability analyses of energy efficiency measures
• Understand sustainability certification programs (LEED, Living Building Challenge, Green Globes, Passive House) and articulate MEP impacts to architects and owners
• Analyze local, state, or federal ordinances and brief owners on compliance pathways through HVAC and other building systems design; identify incentives to offset capital costs of energy/emissions savings projects
• Stay current with building codes and sustainable design practices and how they intersect with client standards and certifications
• Ensure high-quality project documentation and reporting
• Guide and mentor RMF teams on sustainable design practices, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Strengthen client relationships through effective communication and project management, identify new business opportunities, and network at industry events
• Collaborate with the Director of Sustainability and leadership to develop and implement building MEP aspects of corporate sustainability strategy, training, and initiatives
• Travel and perform field work in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, tunnels, and other mechanical spaces (may require climbing ladders and stairs)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on energy modeling, simulation, and sustainable design principles
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards related to energy efficiency
• Experience with energy modeling software such as IESVE or similar tools
• Basic understanding of building automation system controls strategy and design principles
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

A stable and professional working environment with competitive salary and benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a 401K plan. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our staff.

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• Full-time

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