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Project Engineer, HVAC Modeling

Brightcore Energy New York, NY

New York, NY

1d ago

$100k - $130k/yr Full time Building Automation Building Energy Modeling Data Analysis

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Job Description

Join Brightcore Energy to accelerate geothermal heating and cooling thermal modeling for core projects and data center applications.

Responsibilities

Perform geothermal modeling for core business projects, including thermal performance modeling for data center applications using geothermal borefields, dry coolers, and chillers
Develop and enhance advanced thermal models for geothermal heating and cooling systems, focusing on performance, efficiency, and optimization
Model integrated thermal systems combining geothermal borefields, dry coolers, chillers, and other HVAC technologies
Support thermal modeling capability development for data center cooling, including high-density and mission-critical environments
Collaborate with engineering, design, and project teams to apply modeling insights to real-world customer projects and system designs
Expand modeling capabilities to evaluate new technologies, system configurations, and applications across geothermal and data center markets
Analyze modeling results to identify opportunities to improve system performance, energy efficiency, and overall project economics
Help establish and improve modeling tools, methodologies, and processes for scalable and consistent project development
Translate complex modeling outputs into clear technical recommendations for internal teams and customers
Build, run, and maintain models in Modelica and TRNSYS
Use geothermal-focused tools including EED (Earth Energy Designer) and pygfunction
Analyze results, then modify and calibrate models as needed
Write automated scripts to optimally size systems based on different customer priorities or needs
Simulate fluid flow for large piping systems and design hydraulic piping to meet flow and pumping power requirements
Model different control strategies and evaluate their impact on system performance
All other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
2+ years of experience in thermal modeling
Strong foundations in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics; comfort reasoning through equipment performance metrics such as COP, EER, approach temperatures, and heat transfer rates
Working proficiency with energy/load modeling tools (examples: TRNSYS, Modelica, EnergyPlus, eQuest, HAP, or equivalent) and preferred ability to use Excel-based engineering models
Working proficiency with AutoCAD, or ability to quickly come up to speed
Ability to carry ambiguous concept work from feasibility through prototype to defensible, documented results with limited supervision
Fluent with AI tools
Direct experience with EED and/or pygfunction for borefield design and analysis preferred
Experience modeling data center cooling systems preferred
Basic proficiency in Python, or ability to quickly come up to speed preferred
EIT certification or active progress toward PE licensure preferred

Technologies

Modelica
TRNSYS
EnergyPlus
eQuest
HAP
Excel
AutoCAD
EED (Earth Energy Designer)
pygfunction
Python
AI tools

Compensation & Schedule

Salary range: USD 100,000 - 130,000 per year
Expected minimum: 40 hours per week
Annual performance-based bonus eligibility
Non-exempt roles may be eligible for overtime; exempt roles may require additional hours as needed

Location, Travel, and Work Environment

New York, NY (onsite)
Office presence required at least 3 days per week, unless otherwise agreed with final supervisor approval
Office setting
Position is not safety sensitive
Structured work arrangements may include remote, hybrid, and field-based assignments aligned to organizational needs and role requirements

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits to complement base salary
Annual performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
FSA and HSA
401k plan (traditional and Roth) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% and 50% on the next 2%, for total potential match of 4% annually
PTO
Financial Wellness Benefits
Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Disability, Life, & AD&D benefits
Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Other Requirements

Pre-employment background check including prior employment verification, criminal history check, and pre-employment drug screen
Refusal to provide written consent for prior drug and alcohol testing records will prevent performing safety-sensitive functions

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