Energy Model Developer

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Join our small team to make a big impact on the sustainability of homes throughout the USA.

About Ekotrope

Ekotrope provides software solutions for energy-efficient building design and verification. We develop innovative tools that empower construction professionals to create sustainable and cost-effective buildings. Our mission is to empower people with technology and insights to drive informed decisions that move our built environment towards sustainability. Our company values are very important to us, and we are striving to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Position Overview

We are looking for someone with the ability and desire to work towards the continuous improvement of our home energy modeling software with a specific focus on the energy simulation and support of industry standards and codes, such as RESNET HERS, building energy codes (IECC, ENERGY STAR, etc.) and other energy efficiency programs. Our vision is that this person will become an expert in energy modeling and building science.

Responsibilities

1. Software development to support energy-related software improvements, including:

   1. Enhancement and maintenance of the Ekotrope energy simulation engine.  For example, improving the accuracy of heat pump and air conditioner hourly performance models.

   2. Implementing new codes and standards into the Ekotrope Rating tool, e.g. state energy code paths and utility program reference homes.

   3. Maintaining and updating currently supported codes and standards, like the RESNET Standards.

2. Have eye-level collaborative discussions with our other energy model developers to find the best paths forward to improve our calculations.

3. Provide energy modeling support to other members of the company and answer some energy modeling questions from our customers.

4. Engagement with community and stakeholders, e.g. related RESNET committees and working groups.

Requirements

1. Alignment with our Vision, Mission & Values

2. Strong understanding of principles of heat transfer and building science

3. Significant software development experience. Java fluency is preferred (our stack is mostly Java), but other object oriented programming can suffice.

4. Strong verbal and written communication skills, both technical and interpersonal

5. Passion for growth and learning

6. At least a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, with coursework in thermodynamics

7. Ability to come into our Downtown Boston office (19 Kingston St) ~1 day per week.

Why Join Ekotrope

1. Impact: Be part of a mission-driven company that is making a big impact on the environmental sustainability of homes throughout the USA. Ekotrope software is used to model more than 300,000 homes each year. That’s 1 in 4 of all new homes in the US.

2. Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team of talented professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to achieving excellence.

3. In-office & remote flexibility

4. Compensation: we provide a combination of base salary, contingent bonus and stock options. Our strategy is to provide approximately median compensation for a given role and to try to attract and retain great people who value our impact and mission.

5. Benefits: 

   1. 15 vacation days/yr to start (+1 each year of tenure, up to 20), 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays (you can take these whenever, they’re basically extra vacation days that don’t rollover) & 5 sick days per year

   2. Medical, dental, disability & life insurance

   3. Health Savings Account (HSA)

   4. 401K with matching program

   5. Subsidized Blue Bikes Membership and pre-tax MBTA passes

Ekotrope is an equal opportunity employer, and selects individuals best matched for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.