Environmental Design Engineer
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Job Summary
WHERE PASSION PURPOSE ALIGN
Join Introba a global team of engineers designers and consultants shaping the future. Together we elevate human experiences build resilient communities and protect the planet. Our Living Systems approach creates dynamic smart and connected environments.
With more than 1000 team members across five countries we are driven by curiosity inspiring change and empowering changemakers.
We provide world-class building system engineering design analytics and consulting services focusing on net-zero-first solutions using digital and AI technologies. Our culture of innovation ensures that we tackle complex challenges with sustainable and forward-thinking solutions. Our clients projects are our passion.
Job Summary
Over recent years Introba has led the push towards a zero-carbon future from initiating the Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) to authoring CIBSE TM65 on embodied carbon of building services equipment. We continue to drive positive change across the industry.To support this ambition we are seeking an Environmental Designer to join our Climate & Sustainability team. The role will contribute to the delivery of sustainability consultancy services supporting the growth of our strategic sustainability offering across a range of projects.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates engagement with contemporary challenges in the built environment sustainability and environmental design and who is motivated to contribute to meaningful change.
The successful candidate will be proactive in keeping up to date with relevant regulations standards industry guidance and technical developments. They will be collaborative in their approach working with internal and external project teams to develop appropriate design solutions. The role requires a professional and rigorous approach to work alongside a willingness to support colleagues through knowledge sharing and teamwork.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
The Environmental Design Engineer will consider whole life carbon in decision-making including both operational energy and embodied carbon impacts. The role requires an understanding of sustainability and environmental design issues relevant to the built environment across a range of project scales. You will support the Climate & Sustainability team in delivering projects which may include policy assessments climate resilience studies and decarbonisation strategies. You will be working towards professional membership or chartership and will actively pursue continued professional development relevant to both personal objectives and the wider objectives of the business.
Technical Tasks:
Undertake environmental analysis including energy performance analysis MEP systems simulation compliance analysis against UK and international energy codes daylight sun/shade glare external microclimate and CFD.
Simulate heating and cooling loads to support mechanical system design.
Assess design compliance with UK regulations and standard methodologies including associated report writing (e.g. Part L/O BB101 TM52 TM54 TM59 TM65).
Support the development of bespoke analysis methodologies to meet project requirements using existing software workflows or contributing to the development of new tools.
Contribute to the delivery of Net Zero Carbon outcomes including zero-carbon roadmaps decarbonisation strategies policy development and project design.
Carry out embodied carbon life cycle assessments for whole buildings and MEP systems.
Skills and Qualifications:
A relevant degree in engineering architecture or a related science discipline with experience in the built environment.
Minimum 2 years experience in environmental design and sustainability within the built environment.
Knowledge and experience of dynamic modelling for compliance and operational energy analysis.
Experience using energy modelling software such as IES EnergyPlus TAS PHPP SAP/HEM.
Familiarity with environmental design tools such as Rhino Grasshopper (Ladybug Honeybee) Radiance THERM and/or scripting tools such as Python (desirable not essential).
Awareness of HVAC modelling; experience contributing to NABERS projects and an understanding of Passivhaus principles are advantageous.
Developing relationship-building and client communication skills.
Experience producing clear high-quality technical reports.
Strong attention to detail and a good standard of written English.
Additional Information
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With offices across the UK Australia Canada US and Serbia staffed by engineers planners designers and consultants we are always looking for top talent to join our ranks.
As an Introba team member youll enjoy competitive pay top-notch wellbeing benefits and a mental health support programme. Our hybrid work model and flexible hours promote a healthy work-life balance.
We invest in your career growth with peer mentoring soft skills training CPD programmes and individual development plans supported by a generous training budget.
Collaboration mission-driven focus discipline and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran Guardsman or Reservist a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future we welcome and value your application.
Diversity equity and inclusion are core values for us. Our Employee Resource Groups offer social educational and outreach opportunities.
Sustainability drives our work. Weve spearheaded initiatives like LETI and authored guides for CIBSE towards a zero-carbon future.
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