Job Title: Junior Building Energy Researcher

PVN ID: VA-2408-006424

Category: Research

Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

General Description

Organizational Description:

The CUNY Building Performance Lab (CUNY BPL) provides mission-critical support to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ Division of Energy Management (DEM) and its client agencies for implementing New York City’s ambitious climate and clean energy policies. CUNY BPL staff have expertise in a wide range of areas related to building systems, operations and data, and the design and construction process. This includes: energy data analytics (monthly and real-time meter data); building energy modeling (EnergyPlus and others); measurement and verification (IPMVP and ASHRAE protocols); HVAC systems; building controls; data acquisition (via BAS or field equipment); and operational improvements via Pacific Northwest National Lab’s Building Re-tuning protocol. The organization works collaboratively with industry professionals, other research institutions, and several of the US DOE’s National Labs; CUNY BPL also runs an extensive internship program for CUNY students that provides real world experience and hands-on work in each of the organization’s program areas.

General Description:

CUNY BPL is hiring a Junior Building Energy Researcher to support applied research projects in the Technical Services team. Primary responsibilities will be to undertake various measurement and verification (M&V) efforts for DEM, including the prediction and quantification of energy savings and GHG emissions associated with projects implemented across DEM programs and partner agencies. Projects include developing measurement guidance documents and training materials, providing tools and technical assistance to agency personnel for project planning, taking pre- and post-project measurements, and conducting in-depth energy and building systems analyses.

This is a hybrid position. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment and, as such, are discretionary and subject to operational needs unless otherwise provided by the CUNY Flexible Work Guidelines.

*Candidates should provide a writing sample with their application. *

Other Duties

During their assignments, the person’s responsibilities may include, but not limited to the following:

• Develop standardized M&V protocols and procedures for energy conservation measures (ECMs) and sequences of operation (SOOs) related to building automation systems (BAS)

• Develop coaching on M&V concepts and measurement techniques

• Develop and implement measurement plans and conduct analysis for select projects

• Identify and document recommendations for improving program performance

• Develop and implement various regression and forward modeling techniques for extrapolating short-term measurements into annual estimates of energy consumption

  Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring the following education, skills, and experience to this position:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (electrical, energy, facilities, or mechanical), architecture or construction.

• At least one (1) year of experience with the design and construction of energy efficiency retrofit projects in existing buildings.

• Experience with commercial HVAC systems, including both boiler and chiller work; HVAC controls; computerized building automation and energy management systems; variable air volume (VAV) distribution systems; steam and chilled water systems; heating and cooling applications.

• Understanding of building energy systems and energy efficiency technologies.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, construction drawings, and specifications.

• Knowledge of energy costs and billing, energy savings calculation methodologies, and emissions calculations methodologies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required, experience with Rhino, OpenStudio or EnergyPlus desirable.

• Commitment to customer service and demonstrated ability to effectively manage simultaneous projects.

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  About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department CUNY Building Performance Lab

Status Full Time

Annual Salary Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Closing Date Oct 27, 2024 (Or Until Filled)

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