Senior Building Performance Analyst

About Us

Vanderweil Engineers is one of the largest and most respected privately‑held MEP engineering firms in the United States. Sustainability is at the core of what we do. Vanderweil is a founding signatory of both the AIA
2030 and the MEP 2040 Challenges. Nearly 300 of our projects — a combined total of $24 billion in construction — have achieved certification under frameworks such as LEED®, WELL, Fitwel, SITES, and Green Globes. Recent projects include the largest solar photovoltaic array in New York City, multiple net‑zero designs, a research facility designed to be the world’s most sustainable lab, and a zero‑carbon steam‑generating heat pump which will reduce the emissions of millions of square feet in Greater Boston.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry on world‑class projects, we’re looking for you. We offer stable career growth via our expanding book of services and geographic footprint across a diversified project mix. Join us to do the best work of your career as a Senior Building Performance Engineer (Hybrid Role) in our growing Building Performance Group in Boston, MA, or in one of Vanderweil’s offices in New York, NY;
Newark, NJ;
Philadelphia, PA;
Alexandria, VA;
Atlanta, GA; or Miami, FL.

As a Senior Building Performance Engineer , you will proactivelycollaborate with our project managers and engineers internally, as well as externally with our owner, design, and construction partners, to provide the analyses and insights that help clients solve complex challenges.

• Propose holistic energy, water, and carbon reduction opportunities early in the design process, and back those ideas up with rigorous analysis and thoughtful data visualizations to clearly communicate complex concepts.
• Evaluate architectural and MEP system design to optimize performance and track progress toward project goals.
• Lead junior engineers to create complex energy savings calculations and technical client‑facing reports. Educate, delegate, and provide quality control for their analysis efforts.
• Research and synthesize applicable energy codes & policies. Compare compliance paths to advise owners and design teams and minimize risks to projects.
• Perform life‑cycle cost analyses,solar photovoltaic feasibility analyses, and water reduction studies.
  
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• 8-15 years (Senior BPA) of building performance analysis or design engineering in a consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, energy systems, or architectural engineering.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external clients

• Experience with eQuest, IES, or Energy Plus, or similar, and the ability to generate spreadsheet energy calculations.
• Holds a PE registration
• LEED AP BD+C, BEMP, CPHC, and / or CEM Credential
• Field experience including performing field surveys for energy audits, observation of construction progress, commissioning, and / or operating a facility.
• HVAC design experience

We know that work / life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in‑person exposure to industry experts.

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

The total compensation that we expect to pay for this position is dependent on years of experience, licensure, education, geographic location, and project portfolio but expected to be in the $100,000 to $140,000. range.