jobs-boardprofessional-engineer-venture-backed-cleantech-start-updetails

Home >> Professional Engineer, Venture-Backed Cleantech Start-up

Professional Engineer, Venture-Backed Cleantech Start-up

Do you want to apply your extensive design skills to the booming green industry?
Would you like to get in on the ground floor of a venture-funded high-growth start up in a multi-billion dollar industry?

Sustainable Spaces is the leader in home performance services, making homes more energy-efficient, more comfortable, and healthier. We are on the forefront of the cleantech revolution: improving energy efficiency is the most effective step individuals can take to minimize their environmental impact while improving their standard of living and saving money at the same time. Since its inception in 2004, the company has grown 100% per year and was #16 on San Francisco Business Times’ 2008 list of 100 fastest growing companies in the Bay Area.

Responsibilities:
As the lead engineer of Sustainable Spaces’ engineering design team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the successful growth and development of the department as well as our work in building science R & D. The ideal candidate will be successful in working in a dynamic and fast-paced team while completing design work for a wide range of projects including forced air, hydronic, DHW, solar thermal, PV systems and zero energy homes. You should enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and be passionate about your work as an engineer, using your skills to advise on energy efficient designs and installation. We are currently seeking a Professional Engineer to be based in our San Francisco office. Responsibilities include:

1.Playing a key role in building science R & D
2.Taking the lead in the design of zero energy homes.
3.Working directly with the retrofitting crew as your designs are implemented.
4.Take initiative to continuously improve company processes and efficiency by working closely with construction to assure parts, designs and installation are effective.
5.Review designs, assure training and growth for engineers

Qualifications:
1.Professional Engineer Certification (preferably mechanical)
2.Experience successfully growing and leading an engineering team
3.Proven abilities in innovative HVAC design, familiar with ASHRAE, ACCA standards for residential design.
4.Software capabilities including F-Chart, Wrightsoft, EnergyPlus and DOE-2, AUTOCAD
5.Extensive passive solar and ventilation design and modeling
6.Experience or interest in working in the construction field

Compensation:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company

Sustainable Spaces, Inc.

Position Type

Full Time

Posting Date

2009-06-02

Skill Level

Senior

How to Apply

If you’re interested in being passionate about the impact of your work on our environment, please review our site at www.sustainablespaces.com and then email a resume and cover letter with the position title in the subject line to jobs@sustainablespaces.com. Let us know: 1)Why you think you’re a good fit 2)What interests you about making homes green RESUMES WITHOUT COVER LETTERS ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Address

1167 Mission St, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, California, USA, 94103

Telephone

415.294.5380

E-mail

Website

www.sustainablespaces.com