Job Title: Data Scientist - Energy Modeler

Job Description

We are seeking a data scientist for a high-priority energy modeler/sustainability consultant role with experience in IES software. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience, particularly with complex buildings like hospitals, data centers, and airports. Key skills include early design energy services, calibrated energy models, and scaling efficiency in programs. Data management skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the carbon models and data generated by partner teams within the organization and external vendors, including communication with both SMEs and non-technical audiences.
• Prepare and edit detailed energy models using IES-VE software.
• Develop simple LCA models and perform carbon reduction calculations to be used by other team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain and support in updating the carbon modeling protocols.
• Support in expanding the carbon modeling program to more regions and building types.
• Support in carbon analytics program development including but not limited to researching and comparing various NZC strategies and their impact on buildings, new technologies to support reduction in carbon footprint of the buildings, better ways to model carbon and cost impact of the strategies.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in energy modeling with IES-VE software.
• Experience with complex buildings like hospitals, data centers, and airports.
• Experience with EnergyPlus modeling.
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, sustainability, construction management, or related field.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, identify and solve novel problems, and manage change.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise and proficiency with parametric simulation tools and BIM software related to integrated architectural design and sustainability evaluation.
• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP).
• Fulfillment/Distribution/Industrial Building design, planning, execution experience.
• Experience in web and software/tool development using Python, HTML.
• Experience in data visualization platforms across web and mobile (e.g. QuickSight, PowerBI).
• LEED AP/ WELL AP/ Other sustainability Certification.

Work Environment

This position is remote but requires candidates to be on EST time-zone.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $53.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $45 - $53