Mechanical & Sustainability Engineer — Thermal Modelling

BUILDING ENVELOPE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous package

Job summary

BUILDING ENVELOPE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED in Ferns, Co. Wexford, Ireland, invites applications for a Mechanical/Sustainability Engineer to join our team focused on air tightness, building performance and compliance.

This entry-level role provides exposure to thermal modelling, simulations, and design optimization within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will possess a mechanical or sustainability engineering background, strong analytical skills, and an interest in low-energy

Qualifications

• Suitable qualification in Mechanical/Sustainability Engineering.
• Knowledge of experimental thermal testing methods (desirable, not essential).
• Strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Developing and implementing thermal models using analytical and numerical methods (CFD, FEA, lumped parameter modelling).
• Conducting thermal simulations for components, systems, and full assemblies under various operating conditions.
• Analysing heat transfer, thermal stresses, and cooling requirements.
• Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and design engineers to integrate thermal considerations into designs.
• Validating simulation models using experimental or real-world data and iterating designs to improve performance.
• Preparing technical drawings for use in calculations and reports.
• Producing clear reports, presenting findings, and making recommendations for thermal management strategies.
• Advising clients on building compliance, particularly TGD Part L & Part F (NZEB).
• Supporting SEAI Grant Applications and energy upgrade works.
• Contributing to low-energy, low-carbon design strategies.
• Keeping up to date with latest thermal simulation tools, methods, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing thermal models using analytical and numerical methods (CFD, FEA, lumped parameter modelling).
• Conducting thermal simulations for components, systems, and full assemblies under various operating conditions.
• Analysing heat transfer, thermal stresses, and cooling requirements.
• Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and design engineers to integrate thermal considerations into designs.
• Validating simulation models using experimental or real-world data and iterating designs to improve performance.
• Preparing technical drawings for use in calculations and reports.
• Producing clear reports, presenting findings, and making recommendations for thermal management strategies.
• Advising clients on building compliance, particularly TGD Part L & Part F (NZEB).
• Supporting SEAI Grant Applications and energy upgrade works.
• Contributing to low-energy, low-carbon design strategies.
• Keeping up to date with latest thermal simulation tools, methods, and industry trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computational methods

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical or Sustainability

Tools

CFD

FEA

Job description

BUILDING ENVELOPE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED in Ferns, Co. Wexford, Ireland, invites applications for a Mechanical/Sustainability Engineer to join our team focused on air tightness, building performance and compliance.

This entry-level role provides exposure to thermal modelling, simulations, and design optimization within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will possess a mechanical or sustainability engineering background, strong analytical skills, and an interest in low-energy