Energy Modeler

Description

About us:

ARCXIS (Houston, Texas), is the largest provider of inspection, design, engineering, and quality assurance services for the U.S. residential construction industry. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS brings together hundreds of years of expertise and experience under a single brand serving builders in 28+ States.

The ARCXIS group of companies also includes iPermit (Westlake Village, California), The Home Energy Group (the Carolinas), ABCO Construction Services, LLC (Centennial, Colorado) and structural engineering firm United Structural Consultants (Houston, Texas). iPermit provides permit expediting, final inspection, and HERS testing services. The Home Energy Group provides Energy Star and LEED for Homes certification services. Both ABCO and USC service the multi-family, multi-use, and commercial sectors of the construction industry.

ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.

Overview: We are seeking an Energy Modeler to join our team. The Energy Modeler will create detailed design drawings using CAD software and perform energy modeling analysis for residential structures using whole building analysis programs such as Ekotrope, and EnergyPro. The Energy Modeler will work closely with other members of the design team to produce accurate, high-quality designs that meet the needs of the project.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD and/or Sketchup).
• Ability to analyze design sketches and specifications to create technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail to ensure drawings are accurate according to specifications
• Time management skills to work with multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Above average mathematical skills

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Create detailed design drawings using CAD software
• Evaluate existing designs and develop new and improved designs
• Ensure design drawings meet industry standards and specifications
• Maintain documentation of designs
• Obtain HERS Rater Certification

Reports to: Energy Modeling Manager

Requirements

Education, Experience and Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in CAD design
• Basic Microsoft Excel
• HERS Rater or Modeler Certification a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to read and understand a set of residential architectural plans
• Strong time management and organization skills

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 40 hours; Office open 7am-6pm M-F