Building Energy Modeling Engineer Job
DATE: Sep 18, 2024
LOCATION: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, 17603
Company: Armstrong World Industries
Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: 11%-25%
Non-compete: No
Location: Work from home position located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The estimated base salary range for this role is “$100,000 to $125,000” per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)
What does it mean to work at Armstrong?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:
A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
This position is responsible for performing building energy modeling assessments to support customers’ use of Armstrong energy-efficient building products. The role focuses on demonstrating product value propositions in a range of applications and communicating benefits and practical building operating guidance to most effectively leverage the technology. The position is responsible for increasing the credibility and understanding in the marketplace of Armstrong energy-efficient products through rigorous analysis, building energy models, and effective communication. This position works closely with sales teams, customers, and internal stakeholders.
What’s in it for you!
- Be a trusted partner to the business
- Networking and Relationship Building
- Ability to be innovative and strategic
- Remote position
- Collaboration and an open friendly team environment.
What you will do
Sales and Customer Support
- Develop building energy models to analyze the effects of Armstrong energy-efficient products across diverse building types and climates.
- Assist sales teams with custom energy models to demonstrate energy-saving potential in specific customer applications.
- Write operating guides to help facility managers operate their buildings effectively to leverage Armstrong products toward their energy goals.
- Support technical customers, including building engineers and energy modelers, to leverage Armstrong products to achieve LEED E&A credits and meet building energy codes.
- Present technical webinars/trainings for architects, engineers, and building operators on Armstrong energy-efficient products, use-cases, and benefits.
- Create simplified energy estimation tools (spreadsheets, GUIs) for quick field estimates of energy saving measures employing Armstrong products.
- Collaborate with utilities in target markets to establish rebate programs, supported by models and M&V data.
Technical Marketing
- Support measurement and verification (M&V) studies with calibrated energy models and simulation-based savings estimates.
- Write case studies highlighting Armstrong energy-efficient products in test facilities and explaining M&V results.
- Plan and support creation of educational video content demonstrating Armstrong energy-efficient products, working principles, applications, and value propositions.
- Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for products across various building types, climates, and scenarios, and communicate results in marketing assets.
Product Development
- Capture and relay customer feedback and needs to R&D team to inform new product development.
- Contribute to Armstrong's energy product development roadmap as a stakeholder.
- Perform energy modeling sensitivity studies to identify key building operational parameters and target characteristics for current and new Armstrong products.
- Assist in product positioning and target market identification and sizing exercises for new products in development.
Industry Expertise
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and building energy modeling best practices.
- Network and participate in technical influence organizations like ASHRAE and USGBC.
What will make you successful
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing building energy modeler, preferably in a customer-facing role or with an energy modeling firm.
- Demonstrated expertise in building energy modeling software such as EnergyPlus or IES-VE.
- Expertise in building energy modeling, HVAC systems, building thermal management, and energy-efficient building practices.
- Experience with building automation systems and energy management platforms.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts and work closely with customers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team player eager collaborate and work in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit for reviewing building plans and mechanical drawings.
- Experience with data visualization tools.
What will make you stand out
- Master’s degree in related field
- ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) certification or equivalent preferred
- LEED Accredited Professional (AP) certification desirable
Travel
Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites or conferences (up to 20% travel may be required)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
- Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
- Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
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