Graduate Building Physics Engineer (Hybrid) – London

AECOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is recruiting a Graduate Building Physics Engineer to join its Building Physics team in London. You will work with experienced modellers on live projects, building physics modelling using IES-VE and develop skills through a graduate training programme.

You will be involved in early project work, liaising with design teams, and learning to deliver dynamic thermal models, energy assessments and EPC support as you progress toward independent project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Building Physics or a related discipline would be an advantage.
• Experience of, or degree modules relating to, Building Physics, thermal modelling, engineering analysis and renewable energy technologies would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the built environment and building services would be an advantage.
• Experience or knowledge of IES-VE Dynamic Thermal Modelling would be an advantage.
• Knowledge or experience of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable interest in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services and developing a career in this field.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Producing 3D geometry for buildings and developments.
• Liaising with internal and external design teams.
• Assisting in setting up comprehensive dynamic thermal models of proposed developments.
• Attending meetings and workshops with other design professionals including Architects, developers and contractors.
• Undertaking simple test cell modelling to assist with design development.
• Collating evidence for the issue of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
• Undertaking calculations in various supporting software packages.
• Assisting in producing supporting information for central data bases.
• Understanding and undertaking early all types of energy calculations.
• Supporting the engineers in producing information for inclusion into the main reports.
• Assisting in production of marketing material for internal and external clients.
• Supporting the senior staff in the delivery of projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM (2:1)

Master’s degree in Engineering / Building Physics (advantage)

Tools

IES-VE

CFD

Job description

AECOM is recruiting a Graduate Building Physics Engineer to join its Building Physics team in London. You will work with experienced modellers on live projects, building physics modelling using IES-VE and develop skills through a graduate training programme.

You will be involved in early project work, liaising with design teams, and learning to deliver dynamic thermal models, energy assessments and EPC support as you progress toward independent project delivery.