Energy Engineer

Position: Energy Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Energy & Mechanical Engineer to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in energy auditing, building retrofit, and BER assessment, underpinned by mechanical engineering and design skills. A passion for sustainability and renewable technology is essential, as the role will involve delivering innovative, low carbon solutions across commercial and public sector projects.

This position offers a clear pathway to professional chartership, with opportunities to work on challenging, high impact projects in the fields of energy efficiency, retrofit, and renewable integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed commercial energy audits and prepare reports with practical recommendations in line with SI 426 and SEAI's SSEA.
• Carry out BER assessments and ensure compliance with SEAI standards.
• Support and deliver building retrofit projects from design through to implementation.
• Apply mechanical engineering and design expertise to HVAC, building services, and renewable energy systems.
• Prepare and review mechanical design specifications, drawings, and calculations to support retrofit and sustainability projects.
• Develop sustainability strategies, decarbonisation roadmaps, and renewable energy integration plans.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet client and organisational targets.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to drive effective project outcomes.
• Stay current with energy policy, building regulations, and best practices in sustainability, mechanical design, and renewable technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Energy, Environmental, or Building Services Engineering (or related discipline).
• Master's degree in Renewable Technology (or equivalent postgraduate qualification).
• Proven experience in commercial energy auditing, BER assessments, and retrofit projects.
• Mechanical engineering background with experience in mechanical design and building services systems.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with energy modelling and relevant software (e.g., DEAP, IES, PHPP, or similar).
• Experience in air tightness measures, testing and measurement would be an advantage.

Professional Memberships

• Member of Engineers Ireland (MIEI), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), and/or Energy Institute.
• Actively working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem solving ability with a solutions focused mindset.
• Mechanical design capability across building systems, HVAC, and renewable technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, certifications, or methodologies (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, nZEB).
• Excellent organisational skills, timekeeping, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in client facing settings.
• Self motivated and hardworking, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in energy efficiency, retrofit, and renewable technology.
• Support for chartership pathways and professional development.
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• On site gym
• On site parking
• Sick pay