Fellow - Building Codes and Policy (Hybrid & Remote - US)
Fellow - Building Codes and Policy (Hybrid & Remote - US)
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Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues enhance a supportive and energetic culture and be part of the climate solution At Energy Solutions we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that marketbased programs can be a powerful force to deliver largescale energy carbon and wateruse savings. Since 1995 weve harnessed that power to offer proven performancebased solutions for our utility government and institutional customers.
The Policy & Ratings team is seeking a fulltime Building Codes Fellow. The person selected to fill this position should have extensive expertise in building code development and compliance. They should also have the policy and technical background to provide strategic leadership to teams that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
As a member of the Energy Solutions Policy & Ratings team you will have a broad impact on state and national energy codes and energy efficiency markets through our work for major North American utilities city and state governments and other national leaders in energy efficiency policy. This unique opportunity paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future in California and beyond.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide strategic leadership to team that is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
- Aid in the development of stretch and base energy codes and building performance standards that further state and local decarbonization goals.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement strategies to successfully revise building codes including input on code change recommendations technical analyses and stakeholder engagement.
- Author review and provide quality assurance for code change proposals; prioritizing concepts writing code language and analyzing the savings costs and other impacts of energy efficient and low carbon technologies.
- Facilitate collaboration across internal and external teams with the goal of achieving shared goals effectively.
- Communicate technical information to clients stakeholders and policy decision makers (e.g. staff from federal/state/local agencies) and provide feedback and guidance to colleagues in effective communication.
- Guide team in efforts to overcome technical and management challenges.
- Participate in code development proceedings (e.g. IECC ASHRAE 90.1 ASHRAE 189.1 Title 24 Part 6 state amendments to national model codes) leveraging relationships to work effectively with all stakeholders.
- Offer suggestions to improve compliance with existing and proposed code requirements.
- Develop and deliver presentations on technical topics to a variety of audiences including clients government agency decision makers engineers and other stakeholders
- Provide strategic recommendations on business development for codes development code compliance and building performance standards.
- Lead development of proposals and business development efforts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 12 years of work related experience or 10 years of work related experience and a graduate degree in an energyrelated or policyrelated discipline including: Public Policy Economics Architecture or Engineering (environmental electrical energy chemical or mechanical)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a demonstrated ability to write and review reports technical papers and provide technical presentations to knowledgeable audiences.
- Comfortable making strategic and tactical decisions.
- Willingness to conduct occasional business travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum 15 years of work experience including a minimum of 5 years of experience related to developing / revising/advocating for building energy codes.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE Standard 90.1 ASHRAE Standard 189.1 the International Energy Conservation Code California Energy Code (Title 24) model stretch codes (e.g. ILStretch NYStretch CALGreen) and Building Performance Standards.
- Understanding of trends in building design to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all building types and demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to achieve energy and climate goals.
- Technical knowledge of building code opportunities to reduce energy use and GHG emissions including strategies for system efficiency and controls for building envelope HVAC water heating lighting generation storage and load management.
- Technical knowledge of analyses using building energy modeling using EnergyPlus including parametric simulations modifying multiple variables across building types and climate zones; familiarity with ResCheck ComCheck and the California Building Energy Code Compliance Software (CBECC).
- Professional experience facilitating collaborative dialogues with stakeholders that participate in code development initiatives and energy policy issues.
- Existing professional network that includes contacts within utilities government and professional organizations as well as with vendors and manufacturers.
Compensation is commensurate with experience between the pay bands of $122k $150k/Annually.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance other pretax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
AI Use
At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on ones own skills knowledge and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills knowledge and experience skills can truly shine.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Energy Solutions is an affirmative actionequal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility
We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers innovators and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end were committed to hiring promoting and retaining a diversity of talent and infusing inclusion diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from all backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!
Office Locations and a Remote Workforce
Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices insix different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location though inoffice attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alaska Delaware Kentucky Mississippi Montana Nebraska North Dakota and Wyoming.
Background Check Information
Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable Accommodations
Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application interviewing and/or completing any preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please email .
Employment Type
Grant
