Low Carbon & Energy Efficiency Engineer

New Energy Search; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting and engineering company is seeking a Low Carbon and Energy Efficiency Engineer to join their team in Malaysia. The role involves conducting building simulations and energy audits, with a focus on industrial facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in engineering, complemented by professional experience in energy efficiency and mechanical systems. This position provides an opportunity to work on impactful projects promoting sustainable development in the region.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of energy efficiency or related mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven proficiency in energy modeling software.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE energy audits and ISO 50001 standard.

Responsibilities

• Prepare building simulations utilizing professional software tools.
• Conduct energy audits and prepare project reports.
• Assist in monitoring-based commissioning services for HVAC systems.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Hands-on experience with control systems

Knowledge of energy management practices

Understanding of green building certification

Education

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

Master of Science (M.S.)

Tools

Energy Modeling software (DesignBuilder, IES-VE, Ansys)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Low Carbon and Energy Efficiency Engineer

Location: Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur/Johor)

Starting date: September 2023

Introduction:

Headquartered in Europe, my client is a global consulting and engineering company that has been involved in energy efficiency and green building engineering for 25 years. Created in 1993, the company is one of the pioneers of energy-saving and sustainable buildings. With a 50+ team of multidisciplinary engineers, the company is a leading independent green building engineering company active worldwide (South-East Asia, China, Africa, and Latin America).

The company operates on the whole building life cycle, from design (green building specifications, energy efficiency design and calculation, etc.) to operation and maintenance (energy audits, certifications in operation, ).

Its capabilities include the following:

Sustainable Design Solutions for new constructions and renovations

Environmental Certification Management for new construction and existing buildings (LEED, Greenmark, BREEAM, WELL, etc.)

Low-carbon design (LCA, sustainable materials)

Building Simulations (Thermal Modeling, Daylight Simulations, CFD, etc.)

Energy Audits

Specific Studies (Carbon Footprint Study, Life Cycle Assessment, etc.)

Energy management (ISO 50 001, IPMVP, etc.)

Job responsibility:

Under the responsibility of the Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia Operations Manager, the Sustainable Building and Industry / Energy Efficiency Engineer participates in the company's projects in South-East Asia, with a focus on industrial facilities and covers the following main tasks:

Building Simulations

Prepare building simulations through the use of professional software tools, such as:

Preliminary and detailed building energy models (DesignBuilder, IES-VE)

Computational fluid dynamics simulations (DesignBuilder, Ansys) to assess indoor operating conditions for occupant health, safety, and comfort and process conditions;

Data analytics in support of several types of technical studies.

Technical Studies

Building envelope and MEP systems evaluation for greenfield and brownfield projects with specific building performance and construction budget goals

Energy audit services requiring performance impact estimates of proposed energy efficiency measures in existing buildings

Monitoring-based commissioning services requiring data visualization to spot faulty operations in HVAC operational trends

Low carbon consultancy services combining operational and embodied carbon footprint evaluation, and associated environmental impact-lowering measures

Project Reports and Communication

Review plans, documentation, and contractor submittals for compliance with requirements

Complete construction field visits to review progress, verify compliance with goals, and solve field issues

Perform on-site energy audits for existing facilities

Identify, present and discuss performance improvement options meetings with clients

Prepare logically organized, technically accurate, and clearly presented emails, memos and reports

Learn best-practice fundamentals and implementation strategies for high-performance building enclosures, mechanical and plumbing systems, zero energy features, low-carbon materials, etc.

Grow into a project management role, acting as the main point of contact for clients, tracking schedules and deliverables, producing or delegating as needed to get the work done, and integrating a diverse array of knowledge to provide insightful information to clients.

Requirements

Academic Background and Professional Experience

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) / Master of Science (M.S.) or equivalent education in Mechanical, Electrical, or related majors

4-5 years of energy efficiency or related mechanical engineering professional experience (previous building simulation, energy auditing, commissioning and industrial facilities experience preferred)

Skills

Solid knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and principles; including HVAC, lighting, motors, fluids, heat transfer, and heat recovery (pinch method)

Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems

Experience with ASHRAE energy audits

Knowledge of energy management practices, familiarity with ISO 50001 standard

Understanding of green building certification schemes (e.g. LEED, BREEAM, Green Mark, GBI, etc.) is appreciated

Abilities

Technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and integrate new concepts and tools

Strong writing, verbal communication, interpersonal, training, and analytical skills

Strong judgment and critical thinking to challenge assumptions and solve problems

Strong organizational and project management skills Software

Proven proficiency in at least one Energy Modeling software (DesignBuilder, IES-VE, Ansys, etc.)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and Excel)

Experience with OneClick LCA is a plus

If you are interested, please send your resume to Mr Vinh Nguyen at [e-mail]

We apologize that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.