Energy Engineer

Energy Engineer – Energy Consulting Team Overview This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Energy Engineer to join our growing Energy team in the Edinburgh office at Bread Street near Edinburgh Castle, with hybrid working. What sort of projects will I work on? Spatial analytics using innovative techniques in mapping and big data, including spatial energy planning and/or Local Area Energy Planning. Low‑carbon district energy feasibility studies and design, re‑configuring the way we generate, distribute and use energy across heat pumps and beyond. Campus and major site master‑planning studies; modelling, designing and helping our clients transition their estates to net‑zero carbon. Building retrofit; trading off the potential to cost‑effectively reuse our existing building versus new build. Town and city‑wide heat network assessments and studies directly influencing heat network policy in the UK. Projects throughout the lifecycle from research to concept to design to detailed design and implementation, optimising and decarbonising legacy systems. What will I do? Contribute to live projects from the start and have responsibilities and deadlines; advise clients, other engineers, architects and urban planners on holistic solutions. Work on district energy and master‑plan development including Energy Centre design, load calculations, conventional and renewable technologies and energy policy. Attend client meetings and work alongside experienced engineering colleagues. Manage workload and develop design concepts through testing, reporting and presentations. Engage in Energy team activities, gaining ownership and contributing to our online presence and technical development. About You You will be responsible for a diverse range of activities, from detailed analysis and reporting to planning graduate‑level staff tasks, project management and client relationship management across our energy portfolio. Required Skills, Education and Experience Knowledge of UK and Scotland energy policy and regulatory drivers of energy and carbon efficiency. Technical awareness of sizing, design, operation and implementation of low‑carbon technologies and key components in district energy systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Hold an Energy‑related engineering degree, or environmental science with spatial analytical skills, and working towards professional registration. Experience and understanding of building‑integrated and utility‑scale energy systems, building energy performance and efficiency standards. Experience in economic modelling of energy systems for feasibility studies and option appraisals. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related field. Desirable Skills Site visit experience to assess existing heat and electricity systems in buildings. Experience developing detailed feasibility studies for campus/city‑scale energy systems. Experience in economic modelling of energy systems. CIBSE Heat Network Consultant – CP1 2020 knowledge. Experience in client or owner’s engineer roles for district energy projects. Experience developing energy and greenhouse gas emissions models. Programming skills in advanced MS Excel, Python, Grasshopper or FME. Energy Pro or similar energy system modelling software. Familiarity with Revit and/or AutoCAD. Excellent graphic design and presentational skills. Develop bespoke methodologies to solve complex problems. What's in it for me? Broad insight within a team, mentored by a subject matter expert. Exposure to a wide range of portfolios, including local community projects and global large‑scale clients. Flexible working and a competitive reward package. Support for professional registration and membership of professional bodies. What We Offer You Hybrid working arrangements. Attractive salary and discretionary bonus. Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements. Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and income protection. Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental and optical insurance, travel insurance, season ticket loans and corporate discounts. Enhanced parenthood leave policies. Commitment to continuous development through learning programmes. Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions. Support for wellbeing through an employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. Opportunity to support local community through our Share Our Skills (SOS) programme. Inclusive environment welcoming diverse identities and experiences. International culture that supports career growth. Additional Information Buro Happold values flexible working patterns and a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexibility and under‑represented groups in the built environment. Apply now and be where exceptional is everywhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr