Research Engineer / Developer

Requirements

• Develop custom OpenStudio Measures and workflows for advanced building energy simulation applications
• Contribute to OpenStudio and related open-source projects by implementing new features and enhancements
• Support the Product Development (PD) team in designing scalable simulation workflows for the BuildingsAI platform
• Work closely with the AI/ML team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in building physics, HVAC systems, and energy modeling
• Mentor application engineers and junior developers on building simulation tools and best practices
• Integrate simulation and analysis tools such as:
• EnergyPlus
• Modelica
• UrbanOpt
• Other open-source energy modeling frameworks
• Develop workflows that provide a competitive edge over conventional building simulation software vendors
• Participate in research and development activities involving modeling, simulation, optimization, and controls for buildings and community energy systems.
• Mechanical Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Building Science
• Energy Engineering
• or related disciplines
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Building Energy Systems
• Community Energy Systems
• Control Systems
• Python
• Ruby
• C/C++
• Matlab
• OpenStudio
• TRNSYS
• FLUENT
• Modelica-based tools
• Previous research experience in modeling and simulation
• Experience contributing to open-source software projects
• Peer-reviewed publications or demonstrated research outcomes
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering workflows
• Experience with building controls, optimization, or co-simulation frameworks
• Exposure to cloud/HPC workflows for simulation automation is a plus