Energy Model Developer

Energy Model Developer

Boston, MA (Hybrid/Remote)

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. Our vision is that this person will become an expert in software engineering with a strong focus on energy modeling and building science.

Responsibilities

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

• Enhancement and maintenance of the Ekotrope energy simulation engine, both for Ekotrope RATER and Ekotrope CODE. 
• Implementing new codes and standards into the Ekotrope Rating tool, e.g. state energy code paths, ENERGY STAR or DOE Efficient New Homes programs.
• Maintaining and updating currently supported codes and standards, like the RESNET Standards or IECC Energy Codes.
• Have eye-level collaborative discussions with our other energy model developers to find the best paths forward to improve our calculations.
• Provide energy modeling support to other members of the company and answer some energy modeling questions from our customers.
• Incorporate AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and explore new approaches to problem-solving. Share ideas and feedback to help improve both the product and the development process.

Requirements

• Alignment with our Vision, Mission & Values
• Strong software development experience. Java fluency is preferred (our stack is mostly Java), but other object oriented programming can suffice.
• Significant understanding of principles of heat transfer and building science
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both technical and interpersonal
• Passion for growth and learning
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, with coursework in thermodynamics
• Ability to come into our Downtown Boston office (19 Kingston St) ~1 day per week.

Why Join Ekotrope

• 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 400,000 homes each year. That’s 1 in 4 of all new homes in the US.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team of talented professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to achieving excellence.
• In-office & remote flexibility
• 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.
• Benefits: 
  • Flexible PTO plus company holidays
  • Medical, dental, disability & life insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution 
  • 401K with matching program
  • Subsidized Blue Bikes Membership and Commuter/Parking benefit 
  • Home office set up stipend
  • Stock options
  • Annual bonus

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.