BEM Education and Career Development Resources
Explore resources developed through the BEM Career Pathways project, led by A2 Efficiency and 2050 Partners on behalf of Southern California Edison and the California IOUs. The toolkit helps educators and professionals introduce Building Energy Modeling (BEM) to students and emerging professionals through guest lectures, classroom materials, and career insights that highlight pathways in architecture, engineering, and energy analysis.
Job Boards
Modeling & Energy Analysis Jobs
Links to job boards and career platforms of key organizations in the BEM/energy-analysis space.
USGBC-CA Career Center
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) California Green Jobs page
- Features California-based jobs, including building energy modeling opportunities.
IBPSA-USA Job Board
International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Jobs page.
- Lists building energy modeling job opportunities
Certifications
Professional Certifications for Energy Modelers
Recognized credentials that demonstrate your modeling competency.
CABEC CEA
Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) credential via CABEC. (Mentorship overview)
ASHRAE BEMP
Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) certification by ASHRAE.
USGBC LEED GA / AP
LEED Credentials (Green Associate/ Advanced Professional)
Training
Training Resources
Explore self-paced and instructor-led learning opportunities that support foundational skills in Building Energy Modeling (BEM), Title 24 energy code, and high-performance building design.
Featured Training Resources
- Energy Code Ace – Trainings Live and on-demand trainings on California’s Title 24, Part 6 Energy Code. Topics include compliance fundamentals, building systems, forms and documentation, and updates to the standards.
- 3C-REN – On-Demand Trainings A library of self-paced trainings covering building science, decarbonization, mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and high-performance construction practices.
Podcasts
Podcasts & Audio Resources
Listen to expert discussions about BEM practice, career journeys, and industry trends.
Featured Podcasts:
- Watts the Story – Monthly podcast from IBPSA-USA’s Emerging Professionals and Students of IBPSA-USA Committee (EPSI). Conversations with modelers, educators, and practitioners across the BEM community.
Best for: students and early-career modelers. - Passive House Podcast – Weekly interviews from Passive House Accelerator, frequently featuring California projects and practitioners. Covers practical modeling, building codes, and decarbonization.
Best for: applied modeling and low-carbon design. - ASHRAE Journal Podcast – Covers standards, design simulation, indoor air quality (IAQ), and policy context from ASHRAE experts.
Best for: staying current with professional guidelines and industry standards impacting modeling work.
Additional & Related Listening:
- IronRingGirls Podcast – Offers general career and inclusion perspectives in engineering and may inspire those exploring pathways into the BEM field. Occasionally features building-science and consulting perspectives.
Best for: leadership, mentorship, and career inspiration.
IronRingGirls Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
External Resources
Additional Learning & Community Resources
Expand your knowledge with curated portals, tutorials, and mentorship programs.
- DOE’s “About Building Energy Modeling” page. The Department of Energy’s Energy.gov
- CABEC Mentorship Program. CABEC.org Mentorship Program
- CalBEM Resource Hub. CalBEM Resource Hub
- BEMcyclopedia – the energy‐modeling knowledge hub. BEMcyclopedia
Believe a resource is missing from this list? Contact BEMPathways@a2efficiency.com to submit a BEM education or career resource.