Senior/Principal District Energy Engineer

Job title:

Senior/Principal District Energy Engineer

Company

Ramboll

Job description

Job DescriptionRamboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,300 people working across 17 offices who apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment and Health, and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open, and supportive, recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.Join our District Energy Department as our new Principal Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.Your new roleAs our new Principal District Energy Engineer, you will have a leading role in delivering exciting and innovative district heating (and cooling) projects, from producing conceptual designs to assisting asset owners improve operational performance. Our clients are broad, including government, local authorities, public bodies, energy companies, commercial property and developers.Your key responsibilities will be:

• Assume a leading role in the design of innovative low carbon district heating (and cooling) projects.
• Undertake and lead design activities such as feasibility studies, heat network zoning, hydraulic and energy modelling, along with developing technical designs and specifications.
• Support the development of junior engineers and consultants, and encourage a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
• Proactively engage with the team and become a reliable and trusted team member.
• Support the development of junior team members.

Your new teamYou will be part of the District Energy team. We are recruiting Intermediate, Senior and Principal Engineers to support our continued growth. District energy has a bright future with new government policies promoting district heating to decarbonise heat in buildings and thereby support the country’s 2050 net zero target. Our experienced team works closely with Danish colleagues who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in building city-scale district heating networks in Scandinavia where district energy is widespread.About youFrom the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.These include:

• Experience in designing low carbon district heating (and cooling) schemes – heat generation and storage, distribution and building connections, across the design stages.
• Experience of techno-economic modelling of district heating (and cooling).
• Good mechanical, chemical, electrical, process or energy engineering related degree.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status within a recognised Professional Institution
• Experience in the use of packaged software design tools, such as EnergyPro, Termis, Hysopt, AutoCAD, GIS (Geographic Information System) or equivalent.

Additional desirable requirements:

• Design lead and task/ project manager experience, with responsibility for leading teams, and delivering on project budgets, programme and quality.
• Broad engineering knowledge for integration of district heating (and cooling) into wider systems.
• 5th generation district heating and cooling / ambient loops design.
• Appreciation of UK market and policy environment.
• 5 Case business case experience (creation).
• Experience of bidding and marketing activities.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable changeRamboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.Ready to join us?Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.Deadline: 30th September 2024Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.Ramboll in the United KingdomFounded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.An equal opportunity employerEquality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:53:18 GMT

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