Sustainability Engineer: Energy & Building Simulation Consultant

at  Lawler Sustainability

Lawler Sustainability was formed to provide an integrated approach to reducing clients’ energy consumption, their carbon footprint and increasing sustainability. We are a CIBSE and SEAI award-winning multi-disciplinary team of highly qualified Building Services Engineers with offices in Ireland and the UK. We offer building services design, project management, sustainability and low carbon consultancy & more.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years experience in a relevant field
Mechanical or Sustainability background is advantageous
1-2 years experience in Thermal Modelling using IES VE with a solid understanding of MEP services in addition to a general understanding of current Building Regulations including Part L and Part F
Ability to carry out IES Thermal Modelling / Sustainability / Mechanical / IES VE Heat Loads Energy Calculations
Desirable: Qualified Non-Domestic Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessor
Comprehensive knowledge of IES VE and its applications.
Experience in delivering projects on time and within budget
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with cost estimates for renewable energy systems.
Mentor junior team members to help develop technical and soft skills within the team.
Be familiar with the preparation of tender documentation and associated administration.
Experience with cost estimates for renewable energy systems
Be familiar with the preparation of tender documentation and associated administration.

Be part of a rapidly growing team with fast progression to leadership roles
You will use IES VE to produce thermal models and simulations related to a range of building projects in order to demonstrate regulatory compliance (Building Regulations Part L).
You will produce energy calculations, heating analysis and generate building thermal loads.
Carrying out non-domestic BER assessments, and BER upgrade reports, to enable our clients to achieve A or B rated buildings.
Provide part L and NZEB advice on a range of our projects
Conduct site inspections and energy surveys
Design energy retrofit systems
Glint and Glare analysis
Work with models such as IES Virtual Environment for daylighting, glint and glare analysis.
Complete additional training/education where needed
You will be part of a highly motivated design team dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of buildings. This will be done by producing technically accurate work and liaising effectively with the rest of the team and using relevant software effectively.