Bensonwood Homes MEP Designer and Energy Specialist

Overview

Benson wood Walpole, NH. Benson Woodworking Company (BWC) is a national leader and innovator in the design and building of timber frame, hybrid, and panelized homes as well as light commercial projects. The company has a forty-year history of building unique residential and commercial projects throughout the US. The company’s dynamic, team-oriented culture values high performance and continuous improvement. Benson Woodworking Company (BWC) is seeking a MEP Designer and Energy Specialist to join the team.

Support project managers, architects, and engineers with energy analysis and MEP / HVAC design through all stages of project development, as well as R&D efforts throughout the company. Consult with clients and sub-contractors to recommend high performance systems and assemblies. This role will be located in our Walpole or Keene, NH facilities.

• Energy Code Research & Res Check/Com Check code compliance reports
• Manual J calculations (heating system load and mechanical system sizing)
• Energy load modeling for system and product comparisons and PV sizing
• Mechanical systems recommendations
• Thermal/moisture analysis and building science consultation
• Facilitate energy/green certification programs, state incentive/rebate coordination
• MEP Schematic Plans
• MEP 3D modeling
• Wright Soft energy load calculation

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, in Environmental, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Sustainability Management, Urban Planning or a related subject.
• 3+ years of experience in construction, architectural, engineering or design-build office
• Knowledge of LEED, WELL and other Sustainability, Resiliency and Equity rating systems.
• Experience with energy ratings for the certification of homes to energy efficiency standards
• Passive House certification preferred
• Proficiency in 3D B.I.M. software (Revit, Cadwork, or equal), Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), Wright Soft

• Positive, can-do team player with strong problem solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to:
• Complete assignments accurately
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong belief in customer service and satisfaction
• Ability and flexibility to take on other responsibilities as assigned

• This is a full-time position.
• Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience
• Benefits include: medical insurance, holidays, paid time off, voluntary dental insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, 401(K), and profit sharing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.