Electrical Project Engineer/Senior Engineer | Petersen Engineering

Electrical Project Engineer/Senior Engineer | Petersen Engineering

Electrical Project Engineer/Senior Engineer | Petersen Engineering

Petersen Engineering, Inc. is a national leader in sustainable MEP/FP integrated building design with offices in Boston and Portsmouth, NH. Engineers-of-Record for more than 40 large (+/-$25-$100 million) Passive House projects, we are a dynamic small firm (30 employees) that’s growing to meet the rising demand for high-performance building engineering services.

We are looking for an experienced engineer that is as passionate about practical sustainable design as we are.

We have a forward-thinking, friendly, and honest culture and are seeking a can-do candidate that has exceptional client facing skills, has a thirst for learning, and mentoring junior staff with the capacity to collaborate in integrative design processes with industry leading design and construction teams.

  • 5-15 years of experience engineering electrical systems in a variety of building types, multi-family, educational, healthcare, mixed use and industrial preferred.
  • Exceptional client facing skills
  • Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience delegating and elevating junior staff
  • Revit proficiency
  • PE license

Compensation and Benefits

    Our salaries and Paid Time Off are competitive with those offered by other MEP/FP firms in the Boston market. We offer health, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a company 401k with a match of up to 4% based on your contribution of 5% of your salary, and many other benefits including remote work flexibility.

    Forward cover letter and resume to Ehaye@petersenengineering.com

    Visit our website www.petersenengineering.com

    Electrical Project Engineer/Senior Engineer | Petersen Engineering

    Project Manager | Petersen Engineering

    Project Manager | Petersen Engineering

    Petersen Engineering, Inc. is a national leader in sustainable MEP/FP integrated building design with offices in Boston and Portsmouth, NH. Engineers-of-Record for more than 40 large (+/-$25-$100 million) Passive House projects, we are a dynamic small firm (30 employees) that’s growing to meet the rising demand for high-performance building engineering services.

    We are looking for a project manager that is passionate about practical, sustainable building design. We have a forward-thinking, friendly, and honest culture and are seeking a can-do candidate that has an exceptional attitude, a thirst for learning, and has experience working on design teams with staff members of a range of experience levels, as well as experience providing great service to clients.

    • Carry a workload of several projects simultaneously and be the primary contact for the client
    • Work with senior staff and production staff to solve problems, and to manage work to meet project deliverable due dates
    • Has project management experience and a passion for our sustainability mission in buildings
    • Has excellent communication skills both client-facing and internal
    • Get’s a charge from re-prioritizing in a very dynamic project environment

    Compensation and Benefits

      Our salaries and Paid Time Off are competitive with those offered by other MEP/FP firms in the Boston market. We offer health, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a company 401k with a match of up to 4% based on your contribution of 5% of your salary.

      Forward cover letter and resume to Ehaye@petersenengineering.com

      Visit our website www.petersenengineering.com

      Sustainability Project Manager | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      Sustainability Project Manager | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      Sustainability Project Manager | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      The MIT Department of Facilities seeks a sustainability project manager to serve as an important resource for sustainability best practices and represent DOF project teams in promoting sustainability on projects on campus. Responsibilities include developing alignment along sustainable design and LEED requirements; project benchmarking and goal setting; assisting with cost analysis; identifying, developing, supporting, and managing sustainability initiatives/projects to advance the Institute’s sustainability efforts and support its energy and GHG reduction goals; streamlining internal processes; preparing and delivering presentations; and collaborating with various stakeholders and project teams.

      Required Qualifications:

      • Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, or related field
      • Five years of experience working in sustainability in the built environment
      • Strong working knowledge of building project management, including planning, design, construction, and turnover
      • Knowledge of sustainability certifications (LEED, Fitwel, ILFI, etc.)
      • Knowledge of green building strategies, including life cycle cost analysis, energy modeling, energy efficiency in MEP systems and envelopes, renewable energy, water conservation, waste management, resiliency, healthy materials, and embodied carbon
      • Knowledge and understanding of MA energy codes/regulations
      • Excellent planning, scheduling, organizational, interpersonal, analytical/quantitative, and oral and written communication skills
      • Systematic and self-motivated approach to responsibilities
      • Ability to support/manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail
      • Ability to give presentations and prepare written reports
      • Ability to independently resolve basic issues and/or escalate if necessary
      • Ability to work as part of a team to achieve outcomes, listening to other opinions and incorporating those ideas into the work plan
      • Ability to influence, negotiate, and form alliances with a variety of peers/clients and to liaise effectively with professional staff throughout MIT

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Experience working in institutional environments
      • LEED AP BD+C certification

      Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers. Please reference job number 22068.

      MIT is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here.

      Targeted Internship Program | MassCEC

      Targeted Internship Program | MassCEC

      Targeted Internship Program | MassCEC

      Are you in an architecture or engineering program and identify as a student of color?

      The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts.

      MassCEC’s Targeted Internship Program is seeking diversity in architecture, engineering, or environmental program candidates who would like paid internships at sustainability-focused architecture and engineering firms in Massachusetts. MassCEC can provide your resume to firms that are qualified employers in the MassCEC clean energy internship program, as well as hourly payment to help support a paid internship. The program also provides career enrichment and networking opportunities for students of color that participate.

       

      If you are an interested architecture, engineering, or environmental student of color, please note:

      • Intern placement with qualified employers will be facilitated by Built Environment Plus. Chosen students will be required to attend two professional workshops throughout their time as an intern.
      • Available positions vary depending on the needs of approved employers. There will be a range of job descriptions and required skills, spanning the green building and clean energy industries.
      • Students must have primary residency in MA, attend a MA university/college or be within one year post-graduation.
      • You can find an overview of the MassCEC internship program here.

      Dates:

      The summer 2023 internship period runs from May 15-August 31, 2023, funded by MassCEC for up to 480 hours (typically 40 hours/week for 12 weeks).

      Salary:

      Hourly pay ranges between $15 and $18 an hour (on average).

        Interested?

        Please email your resume to ryan@builtenvironmentplus.org to help us connect you with opportunities and to receive further guidance. In the email, please include “MassCEC Internship Application” in the subject line. Any specific internship questions can be sent to internships@masscec.com.

        Built Environment Plus Internships

        Built Environment Plus Internships

        Built Environment Plus Internships

        Position Summary

        Built Environment Plus is the pre-eminent organization driving sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Our mission is for everyone to have green buildings to work, live, play, and study in, within a generation. This is a lot of work!

        Do you want to help make every building in the world (at least in Mass.) a green building? Would you like to participate on the inside of the movement with us at Built Environment Plus?

        As an intern for Built Environment Plus, you will be doing a variety of tasks, from supporting day to day work, small research projects, and media design tasks. Internships with Built Environment Plus are fairly general, and projects are chosen based on interest. You will be able to put the final products in your portfolio to show others your skills and your expanding knowledge base related to the green building industry. We will also help you build connections across the state among green building professionals.

        Start Date: Fall, Spring, and Summer

        Fall & Spring: 200 hours (up to 20 hours a week, 10 weeks long), remote position

        Summer: 400 hours (up to 40 hours a week, 10 weeks long), remote position

        Requirements:

        Must be eligible to participate in and be registered through the MassCEC Clean Energy Internship Program (learn more here).

         

        Ideal Applicant:

        • Organized and detail-oriented
        • Familiar with green building techniques
        • Comfortable communicating basic sustainability issues
        • Able to work effectively with not-every-day supervision
        • Able to work with telecommuting colleagues
        • Passionate about expanding the green building industry

         

        We encourage students from community colleges to apply.

         

        Desired Skills

        • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
        • Excellent written communication skills
        • Intermediate knowledge of green building science, including LEED, sustainable architecture, and building science
        • Microsoft office

         

        Do you have references that can attest to your good working habits? Can you share a story of how you were proactive in an organization? We will prefer folks who have been involved with Built Environment Plus previously and/or otherwise can show some connection to the green building industry.

        The Intern will report to and meet at least once per week with the Executive Director for updates and planning. Interns would normally be expected to work from the Built Environment Plus office in downtown Boston. Due to COVID we have given up our space and moved to 100% remote for the foreseeable future.

        Application

        Please send an email to hiring@builtenvironmentplus.org containing your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample that shows us how you connect with our mission. In the email, please include the term “Internship Application” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. If accepted, you will need to register through the Clean Energy Internship Program ( https://www.masscec.com/clean-energy-internship-program ).