Where others see obstacles, we look through them, removing perceived barriers and finding opportunities to shape the future. We believe that our future and that of the planet depends on sustainable, interdisciplinary, and collaborative achievements.  

About FA Energy:

A division of Finegold Alexander Architects, FA Energy is focused on decarbonizing of the built environment at all scales: envelope upgrades in support of electrification, deep energy retrofits, and supporting large engineering-led teams to study campus or portfolio wide decarbonization. In addition to existing building renovations, we also perform in-house sustainability consulting for our firm’s new construction and renovation work. We take an ‘envelope-first’ approach to creating healthy, safe indoor environments that support both current and future generations.

About the position:

This is where building science and design intersect. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about sustainability and ready to bring design-thinking to the technical details of high-performance buildings. This position will have an emphasis on existing building analyses, detail development, FA sustainability initiatives, and knowledge sharing in the office. Additionally, the position will support the completion of investigations and documentation of current FA Energy projects. This is an hourly position; work hours per week are flexible and can be adjusted based upon academic schedules. Compensation will be based on experience.

Base Position Requirements:

- Revit experience

- Interest in exterior envelope performance and energy modeling for new and existing buildings

- Enthusiasm for sustainability and carbon reduction

- Exterior detailing

- Willingness to jump into research topics including:

         o Embodied carbon

          o Thermal envelope performance

          o Sustainable technologies

          o Climate resilience strategies

          o MA Stretch Code

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Desired Qualifications (not mandatory):

- THERM experience

- Energy modeling software experience

- Graphics software experience such as Adobe Creative Suite

- Previous experience with deep energy retrofits

- Construction Documentation

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To learn more about FA Energy please visit www.faainc.com/energy

Please send resumes to Regan Shields Ives, AIA at employment@faainc.com to apply.