Mechanical Electrical Building Decarbonization Engineer

About Lorax:

Become a part of the clean energy transition towards a more just and sustainable future.

Lorax Partnerships is a sustainable buildings consulting firm located in the beautiful neighborhood of Mt. Vernon in Baltimore, Maryland. Join our team of engineering professionals, sustainability certification managers, and building science experts to challenge corporate and environmental norms and create an equitable, net-positive world.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a full-time mechanical or electrical designer or engineer to join our Energy Services department in Baltimore, Maryland. The division supports building energy modeling, energy audits, decarbonization studies, and on-site building energy performance testing.

Job Scope:

This is a Full-Time position.

This position will serve as part of the working group focused on on-site building energy audits and decarbonization plans. The position will entail a mixture of site investigation and in-office analysis, including development of strategies to help building owners navigate new and upcoming climate-related legislation governing building energy performance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform typical electrical calculations including but not limited to voltage drop, lighting power, main service sizing, and reductions in energy consumption due to suggested energy conservation measures.
• Perform typical mechanical calculations including but not limited to HVAC equipment sizing, plumbing equipment sizing, and reductions in energy consumption due to suggested energy conservation measures.
• Perform rough order of magnitude cost estimates for suggested energy conservation measures.
• Travel to client project sites for field inspection of as-installed conditions and existing MEP equipment.
• Write reports and feasibility studies as part of the process of a building energy audit.
• Analyze architectural wall assemblies and glazing types in relation to both thermal and moisture performance.
• Calculate estimated power generation from site-based renewable energy systems (solar, wind).
• Provide relevant suggestions and solutions to fossil fuel-based MEP systems for building decarbonization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of mechanical or electrical engineering design experience in the commercial building and construction industry.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university or additional on-site commercial building work experience.
• Experience developing construction drawings, specifications, and equipment selections.
• Working knowledge of technical Codes and Standards: ASHRAE, IECC, NEC, etc.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Excel & Word.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the methods of engineering analysis.
• Ability to review the work of engineering personnel.
• Ability to write technical reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Opportunities for bonuses and Business Development based commission
• Company contributions to health insurance premiums 
• 401k Plan with company matching 
• Generous Personal Time-Off 
• Team adventures in the great outdoors 
• Charity Matching Program for organizations near and dear to the heart 
• Continuing education stipend to encourage continuous learning 
• 100% company-paid credential exams + renewal fees for LEED AP 
• Hybrid work from home schedule 
• Annual review to discuss career goals and personal growth 
• Opportunities to attend events and conferences around the country 

Work Location: Hybrid in Baltimore, MD 21202 with flexible work accommodations. This position will require you to work in the office 3 days per week.

Care to Join us?

If Lorax Partnerships sounds like the place for you, contact us by emailing [email protected] with “Lorax Partnerships Job Opportunities” in the subject line. Please include as attachments, your resume with professional experience and education background. Include a cover letter that tells us a little about yourself and why you would like to join our firm along with your contact information, and two references. Candidates of interest will be contacted by email for scheduling of onsite interviews.