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.
