Building Energy Modelling Engineer

CIMA+'s Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings.  We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!  

CIMA+ sustainable development team in our Building sector continues to grow! We are looking for an engineer with experience in sustainable design, building efficiency and energy simulation. As part of a dynamic team of experts, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our design teams to develop innovative solutions for energy optimization and carbon reduction in a variety of projects.

Are you passionate about energy modelling and decarbonizing buildings? Join our team!

Our team is renowned for the quality of its projects and for expertise in building energy performance, with a particular focus on energy efficiency and user comfort. Several of our projects have won awards in various competitions for meeting the highest standards. Always striving to offer our clients the best solutions, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to working on high-performance projects and supporting our design teams across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform energy modelling and analyze carbon emissions to evaluate building performance and optimize design choices.
• Develop energy models that comply with current codes and environmental certification requirements.
• Recommend energy consumption optimization strategies and decarbonization solutions tailored to projects.
• Propose integrated strategies to improve energy efficiency, air quality and thermal comfort in buildings.
• Write technical reports, including recommendations, based on energy modelling results.
• Effectively communicate results and recommendations to clients, project teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare regulatory and compliance documentation, including for CNEB and environmental certifications.
• Provide technical support for environmental certifications such as LEED, Zero Carbon Building and BOMA BEST.
• Carry out life-cycle cost analyses to assess the cost effectiveness of energy-saving measures.
• Carry out energy and water audits to identify ways to reduce resource consumption in existing buildings.

• University degree in building engineering, building science, mechanical engineering or related field
• Valid Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) designation
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in energy modelling and building performance analysis
• Solid knowledge of sustainable development, energy system design, energy simulation and management, as well as grant and incentive programs
• Proficiency in energy simulation software such as IES-VE, eQUEST, EnergyPlus and RETScreen Expert
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Bilingualism in French and English, an asset, to participate in projects across Canada.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you: 

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week 

• Employee and Family Assistance Program 

• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution 

• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees 

• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode  

• Work/Life balance policy across Canada 

• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience 

• Tailored training to improve your existing skills 

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.  

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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