AECOM is seeking a Graduate Energy Engineer for an immediate start in Edinburgh. The role involves supporting the Sustainability team in delivering energy and sustainability strategies, focusing on projects that facilitate the transition to a low carbon economy. Responsibilities include energy mapping, feasibility studies, and project development for district energy networks. Candidates should possess mechanical and electrical engineering skills, along with strong communication abilities. AECOM is a leading engineering consultancy dedicated to transformative infrastructure solutions globally.
Company Description
AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges.
Job Description
AECOM is one of the world’s largest professional engineering consultancies, bringing a comprehensive portfolio of building services and engineering skills to projects encompassing all types of building and use from world class sporting venues through to commercial properties, healthcare & research, hotels, industrial & manufacturing, and infrastructure both in the UK and overseas.
AECOM’s Sustainability team comprises specialists within our Building Engineering Business Line. We are recognised as industry leaders in the field of sustainable development and are leading the change in the transition to a low carbon economy.
Our energy engineers undertake energy mapping and masterplanning, techno-economic feasibility and detailed project development studies taking district energy network opportunities to outline business case, through planning and to construction. The technical skills involved in delivering our projects studies include core mechanical and electrical engineering skills, GIS, CAD, modelling of energy demands, and low carbon solutions at a large scale. Effective written and verbal communication skills are key.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Processing energy demand data in MS Excel
2. Producing GIS maps showing energy demand and supply information, proposed network routes, constraints etc.
3. Developing and using energy system models in MS Excel and other packages
4. Preparing and delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders
5. Undertaking site surveys of a wide variety of buildings
6. Preparing written reports suitable for both technical and non-technical readers
7. Attending meetings and workshops with clients and other professionals
8. Understanding and undertaking early energy calculations
9. Initial sizing of plant and equipment
10. Supporting the engineers in producing information for inclusion into the main reports
11. Assisting in the production of marketing material for internal and external clients
12. Supporting the senior staff in the delivery of projects
Qualifications
1. Engineering or related STEM degree at 2:1 (or equivalent) or above
2. Maths and physics A-Levels (or equivalent) at grade ‘B’ or above preferred but not essential
3. Ability to demonstrate an interest in working in the mechanical engineering or building services fields.
4. Experience of or degree modules relating to; building or infrastructure design, renewable and low carbon energy, engineering specifically.
5. Knowledge of the built environment would be preferred but not essential.
6. Knowledge of the UK’s Energy balance and market is preferred but not essential.
7. Be creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic.
8. Be highly motivated with excellent written and oral communication skills
9. Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of working collaboratively
10. Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
11. Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise parts of projects
12. Able to work independently as part of a team.
13. An awareness of health and safety, environmental factors and sustainability in all aspects of engineering projects
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis.
You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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