Entry Level Building Performance Specialist
PAE
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About the Role
PAE is seeking an Entry Level Building Performance Specialist to join our Seattle team. This role focuses on the intersection of sustainable design and mechanical systems, contributing to greenhouse gas analysis, renewable energy systems, and high-performance HVAC design. You will work across the project lifecycle, from initial planning to construction administration, bridging engineering simulations and construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of mechanical system design, modeling, and documentation.
- Provide task-based support for building performance analysis, greenhouse gas analysis, renewable energy systems, district planning, engineering distribution, HVAC, and plumbing.
- Develop an understanding of drawings, specifications, building codes, and mechanical industry standards.
- Complete assigned work under instruction from project team members.
- Assist with construction administration.
- Perform mechanical calculations and performance simulations.
- Design layout of mechanical systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain.
- Revit/AutoCAD, TRACE, IES.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications
- Internship experience preferred.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Passionate about results.
- Organization.
- Clear communication.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hiring Base Salary Range: $72,400 - $85,400 annual.
- Position eligible for time and a half overtime pay.
- Employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
- Annual 401k profit sharing.
- Professional development reimbursements (state registration, professional association dues).
- Employer-paid commuter/parking stipend.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Life insurance and disability benefits.
- Hybrid work schedule.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 9 paid holidays + an additional employee-selected day.
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays, and vacation.