Join the BlocPower Team

Building Energy Analyst (Entry-Level)

BlocPower is looking for an entry-level Building Energy Analyst. In this role, you will be working on a cross-disciplinary team to sell and deliver electrification and energy efficiency retrofit projects. You will help the team understand each building’s energy usage and help translate that understanding for clients. Do to so, you will provide energy and engineering analysis throughout the entire project life cycle from initial site visit through post-construction support. 

As part of a nimble, growing team, we also expect you to help build the company into a leader in electrifying residential and small commercial buildings. This means taking the initiative to improve tools and processes and flexibly taking on new responsibilities when the need arises. 

This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. We offer a flexible work environment with our main office located in Brooklyn, NY, though we are working remotely for the foreseeable future. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to learn and grow in a cutting-edge environment.

About BlocPower:

BlocPower is a clean energy startup creating Smarter, Healthier, Greener Buildings for All by reducing the barriers to money-saving, quality-of-life-improving green building retrofits. We provide engineering, financing, and project implementation services for clients in frontline communities across the country. These communities are underserved by traditional energy services companies because they are considered too small, too costly, or too risky. Our portfolio of projects include houses of worship, schools, non-profits, small businesses, and multifamily buildings. Through our work, we save our clients money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve health, and create local employment opportunities. 

At BlocPower, we value our mission first. We are trusted advisors that get things done for our customers by using data to make the right decisions. We support and expect excellence from our team members. We treat both our customers and ourselves with integrity and respect.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of an engineer and/or manager, the Building Energy Analyst will:

Energy Engineering

• Perform site visits and energy audits to assess buildings and their equipment to uncover retrofit opportunities. 
• Collect and analyze data (e.g. field visits, energy bills, data loggers) and use energy energy modeling software (e.g. EnergyPlus, eQUEST) to understand and quantify building energy use before retrofits and verify impact after retrofits.
• Identify financially-viable energy conservation measures (ECMs) to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of buildings.
• Synthesize HVAC, engineering, and renewable energy knowledge to formulate comprehensive project solutions and life-cycle assessments.
• Understand and effectively utilize or satisfy relevant laws, initiatives, incentives, and benchmarking and their requirements.

Project and Client Management 

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions to clients.
• Support with the development and delivery of client reports, presentations, and communications.
• Work in teams to manage construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of retrofits.

Growing the Company

• Identify and act upon opportunities to improve engineering, and company tools and processes
• Provide engineering support to new BlocPower products

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering OR

• Equivalent education/knowledge of thermodynamic principles OR
• 1-3 years of building energy analysis experience

• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, psychometrics, and refrigeration cycles.
• Good written and communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Working knowledge of building HVAC and electrical systems, energy efficiency, green building, and high-performance design.
• Experience in energy auditing and building data analytics.
• Experience with building codes and regulations
• Experience with electrification and renewable energy technologies

Working Conditions:

• Frequent site travel to buildings within the NYC metropolitan area to assess energy opportunities
• Must be able to work in industrial and mechanical spaces, with exposure to heat, noise, heights, and confined spaces
• Must be able to move light (~20 lbs) equipment between office and site locations and ascend/descend ladders

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Generous vacation policy
• Maternity and paternity leave benefits per NYC law
• Commuter and bike to work benefits
• 401(k)

Please submit your application via email to jobs@blocpower.io with the following information. Please use “Building Energy Analyst Application” as the title of your email

• Attached resume and cover letter
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

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