Energy Consultant

About Arup

Arup is an independent company of engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services.

It is the creative force behind some of the most important and innovative projects in today’s-built environment, both small and large in scale. With 90 offices in 35 countries, our more than 18,000 employees offer a wide range of professional services. Thus, through our work, we want to create a positive impact in our current environment.

We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a tea of more than 220 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.

Role

We are looking for an individual to join the Energy team to be involved in the provision of consultancy services, particularly in relation to decarbonisation of buildings, energy transition, energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings.

You will support and join a team that has established a reputation for supporting global projects, both Spanish and international. We offer consulting, advisory, design and planning support services to the main commercial, industrial and institutional clients in Spain and around the world.

Our portfolio of work varies in scale, from providing techno-economic studies to help institutions and countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions from harmful pollutants associated with residential heating and assessing how to reduce the overall energy consumption of major airports, to digitally model how the shape, position and number of windows affects comfort within a mosque.

The career paths at Arup are diverse. In addition to our core energy services, we sit close to the Climate and Sustainability team, providing advisory services for energy modelling, commissioning or construction physics.

The team is growing and looking for the right candidate to support the delivery of a wide range of projects as we help our clients meet their sustainability objectives and our own commitments to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Minimum requirements

• Studies in Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 3-4 years of experience in a position with similar responsibilities
•  High level of English (equivalent to C1)
• Experience in building energy modelling using specialized software
• Interest in building physics, building energy modelling, energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings
• Good knowledge of MS Office 

Assessable requirements

• Knowledge of building facilities (especially mechanical services/air conditioning) would be an advantage
• Knowledge of programming languages
• Use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools
• It will be valuable to have international academic or work experience
• Master in Bioclimatic architecture/Sustainability/HVAC or applied maths
• It would be valuable if the selected person has experience in leading projects that involve building sustainability certification assessments (BREEAM, LEED), carbon footprints, building energy audits, carbon management services, climate change assessments, transitions to net-zero energy (embodied or net-zero operational buildings), or related services

Conditions

Immediate incorporation

How to apply for this vacancy?

To apply for this vacancy, register your updated CV and a cover letter in English.

Why work at Arup

• We work on innovative and international projects collaborating with different disciplines and offices around the world
• We offer flexible check-in and check-out hours and a hybrid work model
• You will have the possibility of living a professional experience abroad, through our international assignments
• We offer a flexible contribution plan, being able to choose the benefits that best suit our needs: nursery vouchers, transport card, restaurant vouchers, pension plan and medical insurance
• We have continuous training through our Arup University platform, LinkedIn Learning licenses and access to virtual English/Spanish classes
• We are committed to equal opportunities through the objectives established in our equality plan
• You will be able to participate in EDI initiatives (equity, diversity and inclusion) that are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, such as Connect Out Europe and Connect Women +
• You can also participate in the Community Engagement (commitment to different communities) and Ovagreen (commitment to the environment) initiatives.
• We promote a healthy life among our employees through subsidies with different sports centers, inter-company leagues, tournaments, free daily coffee, tea, local fruit...
• We allocate several of our profits to knowledge at work, with the possibility of financing research through the Invest in Arup program
• We are committed to a young and dynamic work environment, in which juniors and seniors share values ​​and learn from each other through internal activities
• We contribute part of our annual benefits to solidarity projects, such as the design and construction of various buildings and infrastructures in developing countries
• The independence of Arup as a company allows us to share with all Arupians a part of the profits obtained globally twice a year
• Arup is, according to the ranking of Actualidad Económica, El Mundo, one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2023
• We have received the "Empresa más igual" award from the Community of Madrid at the XIX Edition of the Madrid Flexible Company Awards 2023 for our equality and diversity policies
• We adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity of the Generation and Talent Observatory promoted by the 50Plus Think Tank Association, committing ourselves to equal opportunities regardless of age

What are we searching for?

At Arup we place sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development to address issues such as climate change and poverty. We have committed to achieving the goal of net zero emissions by 2030 and making a significant contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Therefore, we look for people who share these concerns and interests, creating shared value for our customers and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Arup commits to net zero across global operations by 2030 - Arup

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