Energy Modelling Analyst

Our Opportunity:

At WSP, our Climate Change, Resilience and Sustainabilty team are providing Energy Modelling and Analytical services on new buildings and major renovations across Canada, partnering closely with other building energy analysts, modelers and mechanical and electrical engineers internally.

In this role, you’ll have a unique opportunity to grow your career and be part of a growing team which delivers world class projects for public and private sector clients. Our Climate Change, Resilience and Sustainability team are well positioned to be the leading climate change consulting team in Canada, including net-zero buildings and decarbonization strategies.

This role can be based in any major city in Canada with opportunities to relocate if desired.

Why WSP?

• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we’re proudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer;
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada;
• Outstanding career opportunities - we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we’re open to your ideas and trying new things;
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey
• A focus on the future through our commitment to being FutureReady™

We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

A day in the life:

• You’ll be performing energy modelling and analysis on new building and major renovations including full building retrofits using a wide range of performance simulation tools to analyze energy efficiency;
• As part of a team, you’ll be partnering with our clients to define project targets and success factors;
• You’ll perform a wife range of activities related to energy efficiency and energy resource planning;
• You’ll be supporting the management of budgetary and financial responsibilities for the team as well as providing technical analysis and support during the design and construction process;
• As a key member of the team, you’ll be providing guidance on energy modelling to other project teams as well as being an active member of the integrated design team yourself;
• Improving and contributing to our knowledge management system and practice development, you’ll also support the development of proposals including pricing, scope development and interacting with clients;
• Working as part of a building’s design team, you’ll be key to providing input on energy performance measures and making sound recommendations for cost efficiencies and improvements;
• You’ll be reviewing design documents (plans, specifications, shop drawings) as they are developed to ensure that the intended energy efficiency measures are being fully incorporated into the designs;
• You’ll also be updating energy simulations as the design progresses and evolves;
• You’ll be part of a team and pitching in with other duties when needed and;
• You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP’s Life Saving rules to heart;

We’d love to hear from you if you have...

• Experience with building energy modelling (at least a few years) using IES-VE, eQuest, EnergyPlus, or TRNSYS along with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Applied Science;
• Registered and are on your way to becoming a professional engineer in Canada;
• Previous Reliability or Secret clearance status with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC);
• Prior experience with Building Sciences, Lighting, Electrical Systems and Envelope;
• Previous design, construction or project management experience on new construction or major renovation projects with important sustainability and energy efficiency objects such as LEED, Zero Carbon Building Standard or Passive House an asset;
• Experience with Daylight Modeling and/or Thermal Comfort Modeling as well as a fundamental understanding of mechanical systems and HVAC equipment;
• Understanding and knowledge of Architectural, Mechanical / Electrical Drawings;
• Proficient with the MS Office suite of products – bonus if you’re familiar with AutoCAD, Revit or SketchUp;
• A team-oriented mindset – you’ll be a self-starter who can meet deadlines, take initiative, communicate well and can keep yourself and others organized and who has a continuous desire to improve and enhance your skills.