Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Engineer-Energy and Microclimate Advisory with more than 6 years of IESVE energy modeling experience to join our large and growing Environmental and Sustainability team.
The successful applicant will operate within a team of environmental and sustainability professionals delivering the highest standards of technical work and aiding the continued success of the team by being an integral part of our client-focused delivery of projects.
As a Senior team member specializing in energy advisory, you will play a crucial role in analyzing, designing, and optimizing building systems to achieve optimal performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple projects concurrently to deliver energy-efficient and sustainable consulting services to clients.
- Conduct detailed building energy modeling simulations using industry-specific software to evaluate and optimize building energy performance, including HVAC systems, lighting, solar shading, and renewable energy options.
- Analyze building physics data, including thermal and indoor environmental quality measurements, to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for enhanced building performance.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project teams to integrate energy-efficient solutions and sustainable design principles into building projects from the initial stages through construction and occupancy.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to communicate findings and proposed strategies to clients and project stakeholders effectively.
- Collaborate with the larger team at WSP to develop innovative solutions, contribute to research projects, and share knowledge within the company.
- Provide expert advice on sustainability best practices, including renewable energy, energy efficiency.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and best practices in energy efficiency and climate change.
- Contribute to technical proposals and build relationships with potential clients.
- Manage and mentor team members and track engagement budgets.
- Lead and manage client meetings, presentations, deliverables, report submissions, and resource planning.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, building physics, energy engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
- 6-10 years of strong experience working in a similar role involving building energy modeling, performance simulations, and building physics analysis.
- Proficiency in industry-specific software, such as IES VE (Mandatory), Rhino (Optional), Envimet (optional), and AI tools (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of building physics principles, energy codes, and sustainability standards.
- Experience with energy-efficient design strategies, including strong knowledge on MEP system optimization, renewable energy technologies, natural ventilation, and daylighting.
- Familiarity with sustainability certifications, such as LEED, WELL, or BREEAM, and their requirements.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability with a flexible mindset.
- Excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset and outcome-driven working method.