Energy / Mechanical Engineer

Verde Environmental Group; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Support for chartership pathways

Company car

On-site gym

Bike to work scheme

Sick pay

Company events

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Ireland is seeking an Energy & Mechanical Engineer to deliver innovative low-carbon solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in energy auditing, mechanical design, and building retrofit projects, with opportunities for professional chartership. Join us to work on impactful sustainability projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline required.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Proven experience in energy auditing and retrofit projects needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed commercial energy audits and prepare reports.
• Carry out BER assessments and ensure compliance.
• Support building retrofit projects from design to implementation.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review mechanical design specifications, drawings, and calculations for retrofit projects.
• Develop sustainability strategies, decarbonisation roadmaps, and renewable energy integration plans.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables for clients and the organisation.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to drive effective project outcomes.
• Stay current with energy policy, building regulations and best practices in sustainability.

Skills

Energy auditing

Mechanical design

Building retrofit

BER assessment

Project management

Sustainability strategies

Energy modelling

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Energy, Environmental, or Building Services Engineering

Master’s degree in Renewable Technology

Tools

DEAP

IES

PHPP

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivatedEnergy & Mechanical Engineerto join our expanding team. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in energy auditing, building retrofit, and BER assessment, underpinned by mechanical engineering and design skills. A passion for sustainability and renewable technology is essential, as the role will involve delivering innovative, low-carbon solutions across commercial and public sector projects.

This position offers a clear pathway to professional chartership, with opportunities to work on challenging, high-impact projects in the fields of energy efficiency, retrofit, and renewable integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailedcommercial energy auditsand prepare reports with practical recommendations in line with SI 426 and SEAI’s SSEA.
• Carry outBER assessmentsand ensure compliance with SEAI standards.
• Support and deliverbuilding retrofit projectsfrom design through to implementation.
• Applymechanical engineering and design expertiseto HVAC, building services, and renewable energy systems.
• Prepare and reviewmechanical design specifications, drawings, and calculationsto support retrofit and sustainability projects.
• Developsustainability strategies, decarbonisation roadmaps, and renewable energy integration plans.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet client and organisational targets.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to drive effective project outcomes.
• Stay current with energy policy, building regulations, and best practices in sustainability, mechanical design, and renewable technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Energy, Environmental, or Building Services Engineering (or related discipline).
• Master’s degree in Renewable Technology (or equivalent postgraduate qualification).
• Proven experience incommercial energy auditing, BER assessments, and retrofit projects.
• Mechanical engineering background with experience inmechanical design and building services systems.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with energy modelling and relevant software (e.g., DEAP, IES, PHPP, or similar).
• Experience in air-tightness measures, testing and measurement would be an advantage.

Professional Memberships

• Member of Engineers Ireland (MIEI), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), and/or Energy Institute.
• Actively working towardsChartered Engineerstatus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with asolutions-focused mindset.
• Mechanical design capability across building systems, HVAC, and renewable technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, certifications, or methodologies (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, nZEB).
• Excellent organisational skills, timekeeping, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in client-facing settings.
• Self-motivated and hardworking, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in energy efficiency, retrofit, and renewable technology.
• Support forchartership pathwaysand professional development.
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

To apply, email your CV with cover letter to: