CFD Building Physics & Wind Work Placement

Bright Network; Dublin; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup invites a placement student to join the STAR team, working on microclimate analysis, wind comfort and air quality studies for future built environments.

You will learn building physics and CFD analyses, contribute to climate investigations, and collaborate with engineers and risk consultants on innovative projects.

This placement offers exposure to design meetings and real-world challenges, with opportunities to develop coding and environmental modelling skills.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics, building physics, energy modelling and/or environmental physics.
• Basic coding, scripting and / or digital awareness skills.
• Interest in the built environment.
• Experience in computational fluid dynamics.
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and skills in understanding and analysing local microclimates.
• Assist with studies to identify the impact of different climate conditions on microclimate, pedestrian wind comfort and air quality.
• Learn how to perform building physics and CFD analyses to determine critical conditions for wind and thermal comfort, emission dispersion, ventilation and building physics.
• Assist in climate investigations to understand risks from natural hazards and climate change.
• Collaborate with structural, civil, mechanical engineers and risk consultants on innovative projects.
• Work with in-house technical and digital specialists to find unique solutions for client challenges.
• Attend design team meetings and present design outcomes.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Building physics

Energy modelling

Digital awareness

Python familiarity

CFD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Structural/Mechanical/Bulding Eng or related

Tools

Python

CFD software

Job description

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that's exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently - it's essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The opportunity

As a work placement student part of the STAR team at Arup, you will:

• Develop knowledge and skills in understanding and analysing local microclimates
• Assist with studies to identify the impact of different climate conditions on microclimate, pedestrian wind comfort and air quality.
• Learn how to perform building physics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses to determine critical conditions to support and improve design decisions (wind & thermal comfort, emission dispersion, ventilation, mechanical heating and cooling, building physics)
• Assist in undertaking climate investigations to understand the risk posed by natural hazards and the physical threat of climate change.
• Collaborate with other structural engineers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and risk consultants on innovative buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with our in-house technical and digital specialists to help find unique solutions for our clients’ challenges
• Attend design team meetings and present design outcomes.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for students who are currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or higher Degree in Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, Building Engineering, or other related disciplines.

We also value:

• Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics, building physics, energy modelling and/or environmental physics.
• Basic coding, scripting and / or digital awareness skills.
• Interest in the built environment.
• Experience in computational fluid dynamics
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages.
• Experience or familiarity with the built environment, i.e. buildings, transportation infrastructure, and other civil infrastructure through research

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.