Building Energy Modeler

Help Design Better Performing Buildings. 

Emerald Built Environments, a Crete United Company, partners with architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners to create high-performing, sustainable buildings through engineering, energy modeling, commissioning, and building performance consulting.

We're growing our network of experienced Building Energy Modelers to support project-based work across commercial building projects. If you enjoy solving complex building performance challenges and have strong experience developing whole-building energy models, we'd like to connect.

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity with flexible scheduling and project-based assignments.

What You'll Do

• Develop whole-building energy models for commercial building projects.

• Perform energy simulations using TRACE 700 or TRACE 3D.

• Analyze building performance and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency.

• Support energy code compliance modeling and performance-based compliance pathways.

• Assist project teams during design by evaluating HVAC systems, building envelope, lighting, and operational assumptions.

• Generate reports and documentation for clients and internal project teams.

• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure accurate modeling assumptions.

• Manage assigned project deadlines while maintaining high quality and accuracy.

What We're Looking For

• Experience developing commercial building energy models.

• Proficiency with TRACE 700 and/or TRACE 3D Plus.

• Understanding of commercial HVAC systems and building mechanical design.

• Familiarity with building energy codes (IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, or similar).

• Ability to interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical construction documents.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple project deadlines.

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

• LEED energy modeling

• Energy code compliance modeling

• Building performance analysis

• Daylighting or thermal comfort studies

• OpenStudio, eQUEST, IES VE, EnergyPlus, or similar modeling platforms

Professional certifications are not required.

Position Details

• 1099 Independent Contractor

• Hourly compensation based on experience

• Project-based workload

• Remote work

• Flexible scheduling

• Opportunity for recurring assignments as project volume grows

Ideal Background

This opportunity is well suited for professionals who have experience with:

• Energy consulting firms

• MEP engineering firms

• Sustainability consulting

• Building performance consulting

• Mechanical engineering support

• Commissioning or high-performance building design

Why Emerald Built Environments?

Emerald helps clients reduce energy use, improve building performance, and make smarter design decisions through practical engineering and sustainability expertise. Our work spans energy modeling, MEP engineering, commissioning, certifications, and building performance consulting across a wide range of commercial projects. We value technical excellence, collaboration, and delivering practical solutions that create long-term value for our clients.