CFD - Building Physics Engineer
Duties & Responsibilities
- Undertake project work, including setting up of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models and energy models based on design documentation and discussion with clients.
- Compilation and issue of building physics reports for CFD modelling, energy modelling, PUE calculations and feasibility studies across all business sectors.
- Produce CFD models and generate outputs for engineering reports and development of designs
- Data manipulation of original drawings according to specification revisions.
- Use and develop in-house energy modelling tools including spreadsheets
- Preparation of design calculations and models relating to energy & sustainability.
- Technical research in the areas of renewable energy and other new technologies and developments.
- Delegated responsibility for validation of graduate engineer input into renewable energy reports and calculations
- Assist in the preparation of presentations for technical briefings to clients and Staff
- Liaise with external with software providers/developers on product improvement
- Assist in the preparation of Award submissions
- Mentoring of Graduate engineers re sustainability discipline.
- Preparation of design calculations and models relating to sustainability.
- Undertake research as required to gather information and develop appropriate calculation methods
- Participate in knowledge collation and development of calculation methods, best practices
- Perform hydraulic pipe flow analysis using Pipe-Flo
- Compile hydraulic study of the process cooling water (PCW) system. Compile head pressure calculation on pumps
- Determinethe velocity / pressure drop in network
- Compiling and assistance with CPD presentations for architects and clients
Skills/Specific Knowledge
- Ability to use IT based calculation and spread sheet software
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines
- Good Team working skills and be able to work across multi offices
- Good Presentation skills
- Good understanding of BS/EN standards
- Developing long-term business relationships with suppliers, clients and business professionals.
Qualifications/Experience
- BEng /MSc in appropriate engineering discipline
- Advanced user of 6Sigma DC CFD Modelling software or equivalent (Ansys Icepack, TileFlow)
- Experience or knowledge of Digital Twin modelling
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications Word, etc and advanced knowledge of Excel
- Good understanding of key Health and Safety issues and legislation
- Good knowledge of CAD, Revit, Navis and BIM360
- Ability to prioritise own and other workload and ability to work to deadlines
- Training of junior engineers in the area of CFD, energy analysis, code compliance and sustainability
- Background in consulting or construction preferred.
- Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
- Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group