Building Performance Specialist

Utile, Inc., is an interdisciplinary architecture and planning firm and national leader in Passive House design. We're known for tackling complex design challenges with intelligent, pragmatic solutions that are rooted in research, collaboration, and curiosity.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Building Performance Specialist to support our growing in-house high performance design practice. This role focuses on leading Utile's Phius design certification submission process, ensuring projects meet building envelope best practices and code requirements, and guiding design teams on the integration of high performance concepts. By being part of the design team, you will play a truly integrated role in shaping our buildings to be healthier and lower-carbon.

Location: Based in our Boston office. Hybrid schedule - 3 days in-office minimum

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Phius Design Certification process for multifamily housing projects, including conducting energy modeling for both feasibility studies and formal submission, and tracking updates during construction
• Perform thermal bridge modeling, envelope calculations, and related documentation for MA Stretch Energy Code compliance
• Support teams on a wide range of project types and scales in the integration of low-carbon, healthy, and high-performance building concepts
• Review drawings and specs to assist teams in meeting Phius and EPA/DOE co-requisite program requirements, sustainable materials goals, and building science best practices
• Manage sustainability data tracking, including post occupancy analyses, embodied carbon, and AIA 2030 Commitment reporting
• Advance the firm's capacity in areas of sustainability ranging from materials research to novel building performance workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with Phius project consulting, including performing WUFI Passive (and/or METr) and THERM modeling, compiling documentation, and submitting Phius projects for Design Certification
• 1+ year experience with MA Stretch Code envelope derating calculations
• Knowledge of Phius co-requisite programs, MA Stretch Energy Code, and Mass Save incentives
• Familiarity with HERS modeling (e.g. Ekotrope) software and protocols
• Experience with or interest in life cycle assessments for embodied carbon

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in engineering, building technology, or related field
• Demonstrated understanding of high-performance building envelope, net zero design, and materials health and sustainability concepts
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely when presenting ideas, concepts, and technical information
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Proficiency in 3d modeling software (Rhino or Sketchup), Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with Passive House and other sustainability rating systems
• Familiarity with environmental analysis workflows such as Climate Studio or similar software

Salary range: $80k-$110k, commensurate with experience.

What We Offer

Utile offers health insurance, retirement plans, commuter benefits, and a work environment that thrives on the exchange of ideas and open dialogue. The firm is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages a diverse range of candidates to apply.