Graduate Energy & Sustainability Engineer

• Locations

  Edinburgh

• Salary

  £25000 - £30000 per annum

• Sector

  Construction, Property & Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical

• Type

  Permanent

Company

Our client are a small Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health engineering design consultancy based in Edinburgh. They offer a range of mechanical and electrical consultancy services within the construction industry from the scheme and detailed design to utility applications and various survey types including dilapidation, acquisition, condition and asset surveys. They also provide full sustainability related services including energy strategies, energy planning statements, building performance modelling using IES-VE, SAP/EPC calculations for building control and final construction requirements. The main sectors they operate across are Healthcare, Residential, Industrial and Education.

Role

We would like to hear from Graduates who are interested in developing a career in Building Performance Modelling within the Built environment with focus on modelling HVAC networks. You’ll develop your knowledge and skills in energy systems modelling and assist with the development of energy, decarbonisation, and sustainability strategies for new-build and existing buildings, supporting Building Services Engineers and Sustainability Specialists.You will have the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of HVAC system and control modelling using the IES VE Apache HVAC software for various environmental systems for buildings, model typical and innovative HVAC systems, optimise HVAC operation and minimise energy consumption and carbon emissions, whilst working towards professional membership.

Qualifications / Experience

• BSc/MSc or BEng / MEng in a subject related to Building Services Design, Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Sustainability
• Some knowledge and experience of building physics, particularly about heat transfer, energy balance and thermal comfort.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive and flexible attitude.
• Enthusiasm for a career in sustainable building services design & controls underpinned by an understanding of our sector and work.
• Analytical thought process
• Creative approach to problem-solving
• Aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive
• Organised and methodical in your approach to managing your tasks and priorities,
• A drive to meet deadlines and a close appreciation of the commercial factors which affect design solutions

Benefits

Successful candidates will experience technically challenging work with great opportunities for career progression within a successful firm working under a very experienced reputable industry leader. You will receive benefits such as holiday allowance, pension, hybrid working, support towards chartership, team social events and more.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.