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Volume 58, Number 5 Page 1
Volume 58, Number 5 EDITOR: LAURA DYAS
January 2017
Denver Dinner Meeting Information
DATE: January 4th 2017 TIME: 5:00-6:00 Social hour 6:00-6:30 Dinner/Announcements/Raffle 6:30 Presentation Starts LOCATION: Jackson's Sports Rock 1520 20th Street Denver, CO 80202
RSVP: January 2017 Denver Dinner Meeting COST: $25 Rocky Mtn Chapter Members *Reservation made by 5:00 PM on Monday $35 Non-members and late reservations $20 Students
Fort Collins Lunch Meeting
DATE: January 4th 2017 TIME: 12:00PM – 1:00PM LOCATION: First Bank Old Town 100 South College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524
RSVP: January 2017 Denver Lunch Meeting COST: $15 Check out the calendar for other upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
ASHRAE Winter Conference, Las Vegas______January 28th to February 1st
AHR Expo, Las Vegas_____________________January 30th to February 1st
February Meeting___________________________________February 8th
ASHRAE DU Hockey Game___________________________February 24th
Meeting Information
“Update on ASHRAE 90.1”
This discussion will update attendees on ASHRAE 90.1. This will also be a joint meeting with the ASHRAE SimClub
Speaker: Sean Beilman, PE
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President’s Message
Hello Rocky Mountain ASHRAE, Our next chapter meeting will be on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The program this month will address important updates to ASHRAE Standard 90.1 by Sean Beilman. You can register to attend the Ft. Collins lunch or Denver dinner presentation on the www.rockymtnashrae.com website under the meetings tab. This month at the Denver dinner meeting the Chapter extends a warm welcome to all of our Chapter SimClub members and Young Engineers of ASHRAE (YEA). It will also be membership night. There will be a sponsored social hour from 5- 6PM and each YEA member will receive 2 drink tickets at the door. We encourage everyone to attend the social hour and meet our talented YEA members. I want to thank everyone for attending the 2016 Past Presidents lunch in December! The Chapter extends a special thank you to everyone who has served as a Past President. Everyone in the region is invited to the Region IX dinner at the Winter Conference in Las Vegas. It will be at 7:30pm on Sunday January 29, 2017 at Carmine's in the Forum Shops (attached to Caesar's Palace). The cost is $25 per person and FREE for students. The Region picks up the rest of the cost. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected]. If you have any recommendations, comments, and/or suggestions on how to improve our chapter, please do not hesitate to let me know. Megan Sterl Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE President
YEA, SIMCLUB + MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION NIGHT Join us for a sponsored social hour on Wednesday 4, 2017 from 5 – 6PM before the January monthly dinner meeting. All YEA members receive 2 drink tickets at the door. WEBSITE MANAGER NEEDED The Chapter extends a huge Thank You to Mike Cripe who has been our website administrator for the past several years. We are looking for a new volunteer to take over this position. Please contact [email protected]. CHAPTER MEETINGS Below is the schedule for the remaining Chapter monthly meetings, mark your calendars now! 01/4/17 – Ft Collins Lunch &
Denver Dinner (YEA, SimClub + Membership Promotion Night)
02/1/17 – Denver Lunch (w/ SMACNA)
03/1/17 – Ft Collins Lunch & Denver Dinner
04/5/17 – Denver Lunch 05/3/17 – Ft Collins Lunch &
Denver Dinner 2017 TECHNICAL CONFERENCE Mark your calendars now for the 2017 Technical Conference on Friday April 28, 2017 at the Sheraton Denver West hotel. More details to come.
JOIN US FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER ASHRAE
YEA NIGHT!
5-6PM Wednesday January 4, 2017 Jackson’s 1520 20th St, Denver, CO 80202
Kick off the New Year with Young Engineers of ASHRAE (YEA)
Night! Sponsored social hour from 5PM to 6PM. YEA
members receive 2 drink tickets at the door. Monthly meeting
presentation to follow.
THANK YOU! 2015/2016 Top Research Promotion Donors
Western Mechanical Solutions $10,000
CFM Company Denver $7,800
LONG Building Technologies $6,175
McNevin Company $3,525
Air Purification Company $2,150
MTech Mechanical $2,000
The RMH Group $2,000
Thank you to all 2015/2016 donors for helping the Rocky
Mountain Chapter raise $113,803 for ASHRAE Research
Promotion.
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ASHRAE Research
Did you know – RP is short for Resource Promotion? The RP Campaign is an annual fundraising
campaign benefiting the funding of numerous ASHRAE Programs. You can earmark your donation to support a specific program.
ASHRAE Research The Backbone of ASHRAE 160 active or recently completed projects valued at $14+ million Rocky Mountain (Region IX) gets back $3 for every $1 raised
ASHRAE Foundation Supporting Research Forever Permanently endowed funds with a 5% return Ideal way to secure an Honor Roll contribution into perpetuity
ASHRAE Scholarships Supporting the Industry’s Students
Supporting Undergraduate Students via ASHRAE owned Scholarships
YEA! (Young Engineers in ASHRAE)
Supporting the Future Members who are 35 & younger. Supports: Leadership Weekend, Industry Training, Professional Development, ASHRAE Membership
Education (ASHRAE Learning Institute)
Supporting the Ever-Changing Industry Certification Continuing Education Introduction to the industry
General Funds Supporting the Industry Large research projects Education programs
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2016 – 2017 RP Campaign
The 2016-2017 goal is to raise over $105,000.
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY!
The following individuals and companies have generously supported ASHRAE RP and the Rocky Mountain Chapter for the 2016 – 2017 Campaign. Your contributions are appreciated. Thank you for making a difference and shaping tomorrow’s built environment.
ORGANIZATIONS
$5,000 and Up
Western Mechanical
CFM Company Denver
LONG Building Technologies
$2,500 to $4,999
McNevin Company
$1,000 to $2,499
Air Purification Company
MTech Mechanical
The RMH Group
$500 to $999
Spec Tech Sales
Haynes Mechanical Systems
$250 to $499
Neuworks Mechanical
$150 to $249
INDIVIDUALS
$250 to $999
Mr Scott Martin
Mr Ken A Urbanek
$101 to $249
Mr Michael K Fulton
$0 to $100
Mr Roger Abrahamson
Mr Tony K Anderson
Mr Richard Barnett
Mr Trevor J Bromberg
Mrs Laura Dyas
Mr Michael Haughey
Mr Michael J Harrington, PE
Mr Mark E Labac
Mr Kyle Manske
Mr Leonard V Micek, PE
Mr Eugene Mitchell
Mr John P Morris, PE
Ms Erica Moser
Mrs Megan L Sterl
Mr Randall J Wartner
Individual contributions of $100 or more and Corporate contributions of $250 or more receive this year’s
Commemorative Coin and Honor Roll Contribution status. Donations are tax deductible, by check or credit card online at: www.ashrae.org/contribute
Donations are tax deductible, by check or credit card online at: www.ashrae.org/contribute
For questions please visit the ASHRAE RP website https://www.ashrae.org/rp
or contact Tony Anderson at: [email protected] or 303-419-3061
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Sustainable Engineering Committee
The Sustainable Engineering Committee is committed to advocate sustainable design, construction and
operation to our members, the industry and our community through advocacy group meetings and educational
seminars. We strive to promote sustainable practices at all ASHRAE events and sponsored activities.
This committee meets a couple times a year and as needed for planning and coordination of future sustainability
projects. If you have questions about the committee or would like to be added to the contact list, please
contact:
Kate Du Mez, Sustainable Engineering Committee Chair
303-796-6008
email: [email protected].
2016-2017 SEC Committee Meetings The Sustainable Engineering Committee’s function within the Rocky Mountain ASHRAE chapter has been to
promote sustainability in chapter events and the community, and to advocate for sustainability in local
government. This year the committee will be meeting at strategic times throughout the year to enable us to plan
and support specific events, the largest of which has typically been the local Technical Conference in the spring.
If you have any ideas for events or community outreach programs you would like the SEC to be involved with or
support, please contact Kate DuMez, the SEC chair.
If you would like to be involved with the SEC or come to a happy hour meeting to see what it’s all about, please
contact Kate to be added to the email distribution list.
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Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA)
YEA Night at the Monthly ASHRAE Chapter Meeting Kick off the New Year with YEA Night at the monthly chapter meeting! YEA members will receive 2 free drink tickets at the door and are encouraged to arrive early for the social hour. When: Wednesday, January 4th, 2017, with social hour from 5-6 pm, followed by monthly meeting presentation Where: Jackson’s, 1520 20th St, Denver, CO 80202
HVAC on Tap – Save the Date! The Rocky Mountain ASHRAE YEA committee has organized an HVAC educational series of events for young engineers to enjoy a night of free education, dinner and networking. The educational programs are aimed to focus on basic fundamentals of HVAC design to help reinforce young engineers’ design skills. The presentations will last about an hour while attendees enjoy dinner and there will be time for questions and discussions before and after the presentation. Information for the program is below: When: Wednesday, February 15th, 2017, beginning at 5:30 pm Where: Jackson’s Sports Rock, 1520 20th St, Denver, CO 80202 Topic: Stay Tuned! Please RSVP to [email protected] to reserve a spot!
PE Study Group Studying for the PE in April or next Fall? Join us for a 6 week study course taught by ASHRAE members and industry professionals who have passed the PE.
When: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 and 11, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Where: Western Mechanical Solutions, 70 Broadway St, Denver, Colorado 80203
RSVP to [email protected] to sign-up for the classes.
Wanted! YEA is always looking for tour sites and hosts / presenters for HVAC on Tap. If you know of a great tour or want to host an HVAC on Tap, please let us know at [email protected].
Interested in Planning YEA Events? The YEA committee puts together all the events for the year and works to include young engineers into ASHRAE. We meet every 1-2 months, usually in conjunction with our events. If you are interested in joining this fun team, email us at [email protected] for more details.
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Government Affairs
Future of Comprehensive Energy Bill Appears Dim
Congress returned to Washington after the election for a brief lame-duck session. Their main task is the short-
term continuing resolution to finance the federal government that will likely send the budget debate to
March. It is unclear how Congress will commit funds to the address the drinking water crisis in Flint,
Michigan. Additionally, hope of passing a comprehensive energy bill sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-
AK) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) appears dim. According to a joint statement issued by the two Senators, they
have responded to the House version of the bill "with a new offer that restores a host of provisions that the
House was prepared to drop — including those related to [liquefied natural gas] exports, sportsmen's, the Land
& Water Conservation Fund, hydropower, natural gas pipelines, manufacturing, innovation, carbon benefits of
biomass, and critical minerals. We also remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached on provisions to
address California's drought crisis, to remedy wildfire funding challenges, and to improve forest
management." Speaker Ryan's office stated late Wednesday afternoon that the bill will not move forward in this
session since the two Chambers were unable to resolve the differences between the House and Senate versions
of the bill.
US DOE Withdraws Rule on Commercial Packaged Boilers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is withdrawing its final rule to amend its test procedure for commercial
packaged boilers which published in the Federal Register on Thursday, November 10, 2016. The final rule
published on November 10, 2016 contained errors. Therefore, DOE is withdrawing the final rule in its entirety
and will republish the final rule amending its test procedure for commercial packaged boilers. Among other
amendments, the final rule incorporates by reference certain sections of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)/Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Standard 1500, "2015 Standard for
Performance Rating of Commercial Space Heating Boilers," provides an optional field test for commercial
packaged boilers with rated input greater than 5,000,000 Btu/h, and modifies the inlet water temperatures
during tests of hot water commercial packaged boilers. Because the November 10, 2016, rule contained errors,
DOE is withdrawing the final rule in its entirety and will republish the final rule amending its test procedure for
commercial packaged boilers. Inquiries should be sent to Mr. James Raba, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-8654. Email: [email protected].
DOE Finalizes Energy-Efficiency Standards for Ceiling Fans
The U.S. Department of Energy has finalized new standards for ceiling fan energy efficiency. DOE says the new
standards will reduce the energy use of ceiling fans by about 26%, resulting in national savings of about 200
billion kWh of energy over 30 years. DOE estimates that the purchase price of residential ceiling fans will
increase by only about $11 with the new standards and that the additional cost will be covered by energy bill
savings in less than two years.
DOE Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Residential Furnace Rules
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the reopening of the public comment period for submitting
comments and data on the NOPR or any other aspect of the rulemaking for residential furnaces. Originally
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published as a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) and announcement of public meeting
pertaining to proposed energy conservation standards for residential furnaces in the Federal Register, the notice
provided an opportunity for submitting written comments, data, and information by November 22, 2016. The
comment period has now been reopened until January 6, 2017. Learn more about this extension and how to file
comments.
Membership Promotion
We would like time to welcome the following new ASHRAE members for the month of December:
Joshua Rose
Travis Menard
Kevin Jayne
Robert Ratliff
Charlie Stevens
Cody Young
We would also like to welcome the following student members:
Dhrupad Parikh
If you have questions or need membership assistance please send an email to
[email protected] or call Erin Hubl at 720-898-3156.
Also, please look around your company and through your contacts to let people know about the
benefits of joining ASHRAE. We continue to bring in new young members of the industry to keep them
involved with technology and standard advancements.
Interested in being a Rocky Mtn Chapter member? Check out the membership application
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ASHRAE Society News and Press Releases
Overview of New Classes of Refrigerants Offered at ASHRAE 2017 Winter Conference
ATLANTA – More than 160 refrigerants are maintained under ASHRAE’s refrigerant classification standard, and
that list continues to grow as the industry’s need for new refrigerants increases.
A review of the new classes of lower global-warming potential (GWP) refrigerants within the context of legacy
refrigerants and the forces that drive the development of new refrigerants is the focus of a new educational
course from ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI).
The course is being introduced at the ASHRAE 2017 Winter Conference, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, at Caesars Palace, Las
Vegas, with ASHRAE co-sponsored AHR Expo being held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“ASHRAE-Classified Refrigerants to Meet Society’s Changing Needs” takes place Jan. 29. It is offered by ALI as
one of 20 courses at the Conference. For more information or to register, visit www.ashrae.org/lasvegascourses.
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34, Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants, maintains a list of refrigerants
with a standardized system of assigned refrigerant numbers and well-defined safety classifications, including
toxicity and flammability ratings. This ever growing list of refrigerants currently includes 161 chemicals and
chemical blends that have been proposed for use as refrigerants.
“There has long been use of flammable and toxic materials as refrigerants, such as propane and ammonia, but
their use has been restricted to appropriately designed industrial systems, as prescribed in ANSI/ASHRAE
Standard 15, Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems, and other safe use guidelines,” Thomas Leck, Ph.D.,
course instructor, said. “Currently, concern about global climate change is driving the cooling industry to
consider new classes of chemicals to be used as refrigerants. With the new chemicals are new safety
classifications for flammability, including ‘Class 2L.’”
Leck is a chemist who spent the majority of his working career with the DuPont and Chemours companies.
The course explains how the changing needs of society are creating requirements for new refrigerants to be
developed and used. The course also explains the new safety classifications that are being proposed and some
of the ramifications of these new classifications.
“The refrigerant industry, more than any other industries, has been driven by changing needs and understanding
of environmental and product safety issues,” Leck said. “Parties who are passionate about issues such as
stratospheric ozone protection and global climate change have influenced manufacturers and regulators to
create new products and new regulations around properties of refrigerants and how those refrigerants can be
used. Sometimes there are consequences and compromises that must be considered. This short course
attempts to explain some of these issues and how the resulting changes impact the cooling industry and people
who work in this industry.”
Smart Grid Standard Adopted by International Organization for Standardization
ATLANTA – A smart grid standard published earlier this year by ASHRAE and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has been approved as an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard.
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ANSI/ASHRAE/NEMA Standard 201-2016, Facility Smart Grid Information Model (FSGIM), provides a common basis for electrical energy consumers to describe, manage and communicate about electrical energy consumptions and forecasts.
On Nov. 17, ISO/TC 205 Building Environment Design unanimously approved the FSGIM standard in a draft international standard ballot. Because there were no negative votes and no comments to resolve, the standard can move directly to the publication process without an additional international vote, according to Standard 201 committee chair Steve Bushby. The standard will soon be published as ISO 17800.
“This approval is important given that the standard provides one piece of a larger ecosystem of standards that support the global transformation of the current electric grid into a new smart grid,” Bushby said. “This grid will support the two-way flow of both information and electricity as well as widespread use of distributed, renewable generation sources.”
The FSGIM standard builds upon the work of the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) Priority Action Plan 17 and several other smart grid standards, including the standards that support Green Button. The FSGIM standard defines key information that must be shared between electricity providers and electricity consumers along with internal operational and control information needed to control loads and generation sources in facilities (from homes to manufacturing plants) in cooperation with a smart grid.
The FSGIM is a seed standard intended to guide the evolution of control technology specific standards, such as ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135,BACnet – A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks, for use in various locations.
Standard 201 joins three other ASHRAE standards that have been adopted by ISO. Two of these standards, both direct adoptions, ISO 16484-5, a direct adoption of Standard 135, and ISO 16484-6, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135.1, Method of Test for Conformance to BACnet, are already being modified to include new features that would support the functionality defined in FSGIM.
Standard 201 is part of ASHRAE’s efforts to support SGIP in accelerating the development of interoperability for a nationwide smart electric power grid.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its more than 55,000 members worldwide focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability. Through research, standards writing, publishing, certification and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. More information can be found at www.ashrae.org/news.
Since being named in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 as a participant in federal efforts to enhance the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of the electric grid NEMA and its members are leading the way in Smart Grid Technologies by encouraging investment in the national electricity grid, research and development, and developing new product standards. This was first evidenced when NEMA developed a standard describing requirements for Smart Meter upgradeability as well as a recent standard that contains testing and certification recommendations and best practices that promote the introduction of interoperable products in the marketplace.
NEMA represents nearly 400 electrical, medical imaging, and radiation therapy manufacturers at the forefront of electrical safety, reliability, resilience, efficiency, and energy security. NEMA’s combined industries account for more than 400,000 American jobs and more than 7,000 facilities across the U.S. Domestic production exceeds $117 billion per year.
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New Duct Sizing Calculator Available
ATLANTA – A new duct sizing calculator from ASHRAE and the Air Distribution Institute (ADI) allows HVAC air distribution system designers to more accurately size ducts, especially flex ducts under varying amounts of compression, based on research results.
The Duct Size Calculator is a quick reference tool for approximating duct sizes and equivalent sizes of sheet metal duct vs. flexible duct. The calculator uses information from ASHRAE Research Project 1333, HVAC Duct Efficiency Measures, and was developed with funding support from ASHRAE and ADI. ASHRAE Technical Committee 5.2, Duct Design, sponsored the project.
“While the calculator resembles a wheel type ductulator similar to those used during the days of slide rules, it incorporates three new fields for equivalent duct sizing,” Chris Van Rite, developer of the calculator, said. “These new fields help demonstrate the significant loss of airflow due to improper installation of flexible ducts.”
The calculator includes fields for 4, 15 and 30 percent compression in flexible ducts. Van Rite notes that the calculations used to create these size references are based on straight line compression as performed in the laboratory on a flat surface. Field installed flexible ducts with bends, kinks and excessive lengths will have additional resistance, which will result in diminished airflow.
“The use of this tool allows duct designers to account for less than optimum installation and gives a more accurate design to installed performance correlation,” Van Rite said.
ASHRAE research has quantified the effects of compression (not stretching) flexible duct, which increases the roughness and therefore the friction loss inside a flexible duct. Airflow testing follows protocols prescribed by ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 120-2008, Method of Testing to Determine Flow Resistance of HVAC Ducts and Fittings.
Testing at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and at Texas A&M University along with data analysis by Tennessee Technical University has quantified the adverse effects of compression on airflow. Those correlations agreed closely with the equations published in Chapter 21 of the 2013 ASHRAE Handbook, Fundamentals, so the equations were used to create the new calculator, he said.
The Duct Size Calculator features inch-pound (I-P) units on one side and the International System of Units (SI) on the other.
The cost of the calculator is $34, ASHRAE members ($40, non-members). To order, visit www.ashrae.org/bookstore or contact ASHRAE Customer Contact Center at 1-800-527-4723 (United States and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide) or fax 678-539-2129.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its more than 56,000 members worldwide focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability. Through research, standards writing, publishing, certification and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. More information can be found at www.ashrae.org/news.
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Employment Opportunities
Position Company Date Posted
Commissioning Team Leader
Ambient Energy
September 29, 2016
Ambient Energy is seeking a Commissioning Team Leader to lead staff in both our Denver and San Francisco
offices. If you fit this description, please consider applying today!
Motivated….by Ambient Energy’s vision to improve the social and environmental impact of buildings by making sure buildings work well, are thermally comfortable and save energy
Innovative….developing continual improvements with the commissioning team that save time and energy
Technical….has industry experience to provide great technical reviews for the team and responses to project team questions; experienced in building controls, energy efficiency, mechanical and electrical design
Organized….has experience and skills in managing project budgets and schedules, developing proposals and scopes of work; is detailed oriented
Relationship Manager….enjoys maintaining long term relationships with our key clients and developing new ones
Minimum Requirements
Minimum four years of professional experience working as a Commissioning Engineer and/or Design Engineer plus minimum four years of professional experience working as a Commissioning Engineer.
Experience working on at least 2 LEED projects.
Some travel is required, approximately 10%-25%, mostly in the West and Mountain West regions.
Required: BS in Mechanical, Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering. PE. LEED-AP. CxA, CCP or QCxP.
Preferred: MS, CEM.
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will
also be send an application to fill out prior to the interview.
Contact Information Linda Morrison [email protected]
Building Performance Engineer,
Level 2 Ambient Energy September 29, 2016
Ambient Energy is seeking an experienced Building Performance Engineer to support our building performance
work in Denver and San Francisco offices, out of our Denver office. If you fit this job description, please consider
applying today!
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Motivated….by Ambient Energy’s vision to improve the social and environmental impact of buildings by consulting for healthy, energy efficiency buildings
Innovative….providing continual improvements that save time and energy
Technical….has industry experience to get off the ground with little instruction, ability to grow into a Senior Building Performance Engineer; experienced in building controls, energy efficiency, mechanical and electrical design
Organized….has experience and skills; is detailed oriented
Minimum Requirements
BS in Mechanical, Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Minimum of three years of professional experience performing energy modeling
Submitted at least twice for LEED EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance
Proficient in EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, IES-VE, or eQuest; Ruby or similar coding language
MS, PE, EIT, CEM, BEMP, LEED-AP preferred.
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will
also be send an application to fill out prior to the interview.
Contact Information
Linda Morrison
Commissioning Agents,
Level II or Senior Ambient Energy September 29, 2016
San Francisco or Denver Office Ambient Energy is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to work with our staff in both our Denver and San Francisco offices. If you are this type of person, please consider applying today!
Motivated….by Ambient Energy’s vision to improve the social and environmental impact of buildings by making sure buildings work well, are thermally comfortable and save energy
Innovative….developing continual improvements with the commissioning team that save time and energy
Technical….has industry experience to provide great technical reviews for the team and responses to project team questions; experienced in mechanical and electrical design, building controls, energy efficiency
Organized….has experience and skills in managing project budgets and schedules, developing proposals and scopes of work; is detailed oriented
Minimum Requirements
Three to five years of professional experience working as a Commissioning Engineer.
Experience working on at least 2 official LEED projects.
Strong knowledge of MEP design.
Strong knowledge of DDC controls.
Excellent technical review, writing, and editing skills.
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Experience at working in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
Experience with site inspections, functional testing, energy audits.
Energy simulation/modeling experience is a plus.
Some travel is required, approximately 10%-25%, mostly in the West and Mountain West regions.
Required: BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
Preferred: PE or EIT, LEED AP or LEED GA. MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, CxA, CCP or QCxP preferred.
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will also be send an application to fill out prior to the interview. Contact Information Linda Morrison [email protected]
Mechanical HVAC Engineer SynEnergy October 18, 2016
Full-time
P.E. License preferred or must acquire before May 2017
Mid-level Engineer Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical design engineering experience
What You Will Be Doing
Design and research of HVAC equipment including refrigeration coils, hydronic coils, air moving subsystems, air sourced and water/ground sourced packaged systems.
Using AutoCAD and Revit to create HVAC, and plumbing plans.
Involved in developing and managing energy conservation projects.
Develop effective remedial solutions to mechanical problems.
What You Need for this Position
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent
Possesses a working knowledge of the principles and practices of MEP engineering and architecture.
Proposal Estimates
Proficiency in HVAC Mechanical design fundamentals and systems applications
Proficiency with building codes
Proficiency in load calculations, system design, equipment/ductwork/piping layout and coordination with other building trades.?
Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar drafting software), building load and energy code compliance calculations (Trane Trace 700, etc.?)
Experience in design and application of HVAC equipment including fan coils, air handlers, air sourced, and water/ground sourced packaged equipment or similar design fields
Proficiency with commonly used business software such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to self-perform
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Soft-skills needed
Must be able to answer calls/emails promptly
Must be very responsive
Able to communicate issues with team
What's In It for You?
SynEnergy is a tech savvy, industry leader, in the process of building a game changer!
Flexible Schedule
Flexibility regarding shift work and availability for off shift hours
Room for long term growth, and advancement in a fast paced creative work environment
Interested candidates – please email: [email protected] with your resume, salary requirement and
(Professional Engineering License number / states if available)
Responses without resume, salary requirement will be deleted.
Contact Information
Mina McCullom
Mechanical HVAC Engineer SynEnergy October 21, 2016
Full-time
P.E. License preferred or must acquire before May 2017
Mid-level Engineer Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical design engineering experience
What You Will Be Doing
Design and research of HVAC equipment including refrigeration coils, hydronic coils, air moving subsystems, air sourced and water/ground sourced packaged systems.
Using AutoCAD and Revit to create HVAC, and plumbing plans.
Involved in developing and managing energy conservation projects.
Develop effective remedial solutions to mechanical problems.
What You Need for this Position
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent
Possesses a working knowledge of the principles and practices of MEP engineering and architecture.
Proposal Estimates
Proficiency in HVAC Mechanical design fundamentals and systems applications
Proficiency with building codes
Proficiency in load calculations, system design, equipment/?ductwork/?piping layout and coordination with other building trades.?
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Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar drafting software), building load and energy code compliance calculations (Trane Trace 700, etc.?)
Experience in design and application of HVAC equipment including fan coils, air handlers, air sourced, and water/ground sourced packaged equipment or similar design fields
Proficiency with commonly used business software such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to self-perform
Soft-skills needed
Must be able to answer calls/emails promptly
Must be very responsive
Able to communicate issues with team
What's In It for You?
SynEnergy is a tech savvy, industry leader, in the process of building a game changer!
Flexible Schedule
Flexibility regarding shift work and availability for off shift hours
Room for long term growth, and advancement in a fast paced creative work environment
Interested candidates – please email: [email protected] with your resume, salary requirement and
(Professional Engineering License number / states if available)
Responses without resume, salary requirement will be deleted.
Contact Information
Mina McCullom
Senior Facility Mechanical
Engineer NREL October 27, 2016
Apply HERE
Location
CO – Golden
Position Type
Regular
Hours Per Week
40
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Job Summary
1. Functions as the mechanical engineer for SITE Operations PMEC. Provides technical expertise and consultation in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection in support of SITE Operations and NREL facilities.
2. Performs project management for assigned projects including simple facility modifications, infrastructure, and research program laboratory design and construction.
3. Mechanical engineer on facility project teams as assigned. Provides or develops mechanical engineering design basis. Provide design and construction documents. Review A/E prepared designs. Perform acceptance inspections of construction work.
4. Prepare and maintain all facility mechanical engineering standards and criteria. Must have current knowledge of regional and international building codes. Ensure project compliance with these and other applicable configuration management requirements.
5. Demonstrated competance in construction project estimating for mechanical systems and buildings including conceptual estimates through detail level estimates.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
1. Colorado Professional Engineers license 2. Minimum 5 years practical field experience in commercial and/or utility HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire
protection projects for buildings and campus sites. 3. Minimum 3 years commercial construction estimating experience. 4. Laboratory design experience.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or,
relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or,
relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD
and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive technical
expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new concepts,
techniques and standards. Considered internal subject matter expert. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations,
principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, project management and
problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs
Preferred Qualifications
1. Project Management Professional (PMP) 2. Certified Energy Manager (CEM) 3.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application
form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future
positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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EEO Policy
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does not discriminate against workers or job applicants and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, actual or perceived sexual
orientation, or veteran status, including special disabled veterans.
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Contact Information
Kelly Baines
Mechanical Engineer PCD Engineering Services December 7, 2016
About PCD Engineering
PCD Engineering is a respected, leading, full-service MEP consulting firm headquartered in beautiful Boulder
County on the base of the Rocky Mountains. We maintain a positive, personal growth oriented, and fun working
environment. With offices in downtown Longmont, CO, Cheyenne, WY and Roanoke, VA, PCD Engineering
designs and implements collaborative engineering solutions that produce high performance buildings. Projects
range from Mechancial/Electrical/Plumbing Design to Commissioning of New and Existing Buildings. Primary
markets include commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and multi-family for private and public sectors.
This job posting is for our Colorado Office.
We have found what we offer in contrast to the medium to large company culture is unsurpassed. Our
customer-focused, innovative solutions are meaningful to us and we take great pride in our work. We offer
competitive compensation with excellent benefits and are an equal opportunity employer.
PCD Engineering offers a full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k matching, profit sharing,
generous paid time-off, flex time scheduling, and flex/telecommuting work arrangement, professional
development hours and training budget.
Submit resume and salary history to [email protected] – No phone calls please.
Local Candidates Only or Willing to Relocate on Your Own.
General Characteristics: This position contributes by accurately and timely completing mechanical design and
technical task work on assigned multiple current projects varying in size and scope through completion of
engineering tasks and efficient utilization of lower level task help where applicable.
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Applicant must have practical experience and demonstrated competence in the following areas:
A background in the design and operation of mechanical heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems;
Evaluating state-of-the-art building energy-efficiency technologies and managing sustainable design and sustainable design assistance projects;
Using simulation software programs and industry-accepted engineering methods for evaluating energy performance;
A team player willing to contribute to and build sustainable design methods, knowledge, and capabilities;
Working within the architectural design process and understanding design team members' roles, perspectives, and analysis needs;
A holistic understanding of whole building M/E/P systems and a strong commitment to state-of-the-art design innovations.
Direction Received: The Engineer should be capable of designing start-to-finish mechanical and/or electrical design projects, and completing construction field observation and construction administration activities under direction of the Principal-In-Charge. S/he must be able to coordinate their own various work responsibilities and coordinate with outside consultants/vendors to complete tasks.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities: Typical duties may include (but are not limited to) the following:
Contributes the productivity of the business by consistently meeting productivity goals.
Under limited direction, and using prescribed methods, applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices and makes independent decisions regarding engineering complexities and methods to create designs that meet client expectations appropriate to project scope and within established project fee.
Contributes to established project timeline and fee by accurately and timely planning weekly project schedules; coordinates time and task assignments and expectations on assigned projects; understands potential scope changes in a timely manner.
Effectively communicates with project team and clients through regular project status updates; resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely manner and handles difficult/sensitive information tactfully;
Ensures that aspects of assigned projects are completed in a timely and appropriate manner.
Protects the firm’s profitability and reputation by self-checking work prior to higher level review and consistently following the firm’s established processes to avoid errors and omissions;
Meet / contact clients as appropriate to coordinate work;
Prepare analyses, calculations and reports to support energy-related & LEED components;
Prepare mechanical engineering construction documents and construction-phase administration on design projects;
Assist in writing proposals and identifying and attracting potential clients and new projects;
Assist to monitor the business operations of the team as they relate to the overall economic health and viability of the PCD team;
Travel to in-state and out-of-state projects as required. Minimal travel required.
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Skills & Background Required: A candidate for this position must have the following skills / background:
4+ years experience in a building related field, preferably experience in mechanical or engineering;
Excellent and demonstrated communication skills — oral, written, and presentation;
Facility with necessary supporting software desirable (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Trace 700, CHVAC, eQUEST);
Expertise building mechanical and automation systems and state-of-the-art energy efficiency technologies/ applications;
People and time management skills;
Working knowledge of and experience with the architectural design process and all phases of design and construction from pre-design to construction administration;
Working knowledge of the USGBC's LEED certification rating systems;
Working knowledge of building and energy codes and design/construction standards;
Understanding of sustainable design technologies for a wide variety of building types.
Skills and Background Recommended (Preferred): A preferred candidate for this position may also have the
following skills / background:
Undergraduate-level engineering degree from ABET accredited college or university;
Experience in commissioning for both new and existing buildings;
LEED AP status or Commissioning Certification;
PE registration
Contact Information
Peter D'Antonio
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