Phius Careers

Position: Building Certification Associate, Mechanical Systems Specialist

Organization: Phius

Location: Chicago or Remote

Type: Full-Time

About Phius

Phius (rhymes with Prius) is a 501(c)3 organization committed to making high-performance passive building principles the mainstream best building practice, and the mainstream market energy performance standard. Buildings that meet the rigorous Phius standard use 40-60 percent less energy than conventional buildings—with a commensurate reduction of carbon emissions. Phius is the leading provider of professional training for passive building design, construction and quality assurance professionals. Phius also provides a robust continuing education program. Phius offers primarily synchronous, instructor-led courses that are online or in-person, and most offerings also include an asynchronous online training ahead of the instructor-led portions (i.e. hybrid trainings). 

Position Overview

As demand for passive building grows, Phius is in search of a qualified individual to join the Phius Building Certification Team. The position will report to a Building Certification Manager, but will be expected to work independently to achieve goals and targets. Key responsibilities are listed, but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing building energy models for compliance with Phius and best practices
• Reviewing architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings for compliance with Phius standards and best practices
• Communicating/responding to project-specific inquiries from Phius-certified passive building professionals
• Research projects and certification protocol development
• Database updates and general programmatic updates

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
• 3+ years of experience working in passive building or a related high-performance building field
• Energy modeling experience
• Proficiency with software generally: Microsoft Office, Google Docs and internet best practices
• Communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Building Performance, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
• 5+ years of experience working in passive building or a related high-performance building field
• Proficiency with WUFI Passive, WUFI Pro, THERM, EnergyPlus or OpenStudio, IES VE and/or Python

Compensation

• Starting Salary: $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience
• Vacation time: 10 days per year + birthday + additional day of CTO awarded per year of service
• Sick time off: 5 days per year with up to 40 hours of unused STO rollover per year
• 403(b) (non-profit version of 401(k)): Employee contribution available upon sign-up and 10% employer matching after 1 year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance: Phius covers 75% of the insurance premium

How to Apply

To apply, please email jobs@phius.org with your resume and cover letter (.doc, .docx, or .pdf) outlining how you meet the specific qualifications of the position. Applications submitted without a resume or cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications received, we will only follow up with serious candidates who meet the requirements and submit the requested materials.

Position: Training Development Intern

Organization: Phius

Location: Chicago (remote options available)

Type: Internship (Part-Time/Full-Time)

About Phius

Phius is the leading organization in passive building standards for climate-specific, cost-optimized performance. We advance high-performance building through certification, training, and research, contributing to a more sustainable built environment. Phius is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Position Overview

As demand for passive building grows, Phius is committed to delivering high-quality, engaging training programs for professionals across the building industry. The Training Development Intern will support the redevelopment of Phius training materials, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize an image/graphics catalog for training materials. Track which graphics are used, needed, and in development.
• Tag and categorize graphics for proper placement and accessibility within the catalog.
• Input developed training content into a training delivery platform (e.g., Rise360).
• Assist in quality control and quality assurance processes on inputted training content (e.g., maintaining branding and formatting guidelines, ensuring content meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), etc.)
• Assist in the systematic review and refinement of training resources, including glossaries and reference materials.
• Communicate with project teams who have achieved Phius certification to request project details, photos, and other visuals for use in training materials.

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of high-performance building practices and passive building principles.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction details.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, close-knit team environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with content creation platforms (such as Articulate or Rise360).
• Background in architecture, engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field (undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to apply).
• Familiarity with image file types, resolutions/quality, graphic organization and content management.
• Foundational knowledge or better of Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator and InDesign).

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in training development for a leading passive building organization.
• Exposure to high-performance building strategies and industry professionals.
• Mentorship and learning opportunities in training content development.
• Flexible working hours (with potential for remote work).

How to Apply

To apply, please email jobs@phius.org with your resume and cover letter (.doc, .docx, or .pdf) outlining how you meet the specific qualifications of the position. Applications submitted without a resume or cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications received, we will only follow up with serious candidates who meet the requirements and submit the requested materials.