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ENERGY AND CLIMATE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ENGINEER Transsolar is an international climate
engineering firm with
offices in Stuttgart (Germany), Munich, and New York. We are seeking talented,
highly motivated
engineers for our Transsolar develops and validate concepts for
high quality
environments that require minimal energy use. To achieve this we
work
collaboratively within the design team from the start of the
design process,
considering each step from the standpoint of fundamental
thermodynamics. This
generates a climate concept in which form, material, and
mechanical systems are
synergistic components of a well-orchestrated climate control
system; and
conversely, an environmental control strategy that is integral
to the
architectural concept. We use a wide variety of complex computer
simulation tools
to evaluate our concepts, developing unique analytical methods
based on a deep
understanding of engineering physics. We perform dynamic thermal
simulation
using TRNSYS to develop and validate appropriate, reliable
concepts in
relationship to the complex set of factors that is unique to
each project.
Similarly, we perform daylight simulations using RADIANCE and
computational
fluid dynamics (CFD) using FLUENT. Transsolar engineers are often specialized in
their work,
but all carry out a broad range of tasks. Responsibilities for
this position
include: -Development of climate and
energy concepts in
response to local climate, site, architectural, and programmatic
requirements -Development,
testing and validation of
concepts via thermal simulation (TRNSYS) -Engineering analysis via EES,
hand
calculation, spreadsheet analysis, and other engineering
analysis tools -Programming of new simulation
and analysis
tools in TRNSYS, EES, spreadsheets, and with other computational
methods -Internal coordination with
other simulation
specialists, synthesis, and communication of overall analysis
results -Graphical representation of
climate concepts
and complex engineering analysis -Writing reports and
correspondence -Participation in meetings
and design charettes -Collaboration with German
Transsolar offices -Domestic and international
travel to project
meetings and sites Engineers with an emphasis on dynamic thermal
simulation are
our highest priority. Both
entry-level
positions and positions for 3-5 years experience are available. Our PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: -Engineering or applied science education related to building energy flows and building science: heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, indoor and outdoor human comfort, etc. Ideal is a degree in mechanical engineering or applied physics. An M.S. is strongly preferred. -Experience with computational engineering analysis (text-based input, computer programming, scripting such as Perl, spreadsheet analysis and macro programming such as VBA) -Experience with dynamic thermal simulation (energy simulation) -Proven ability to creatively develop and apply non-traditional climate solutions to the indoor environment -Education/professional experience with current and advanced architectural technologies (e.g. building envelope) and mechanical systems for building climate control -Experience with physical testing of engineering systems: system construction, instrumentation and measurement, etc. -Experience collaborating and communicating in the early stages of an architectural design process -Excellent oral and written communication skills -Computer-based drawing skills (e.g. Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, etc) Applicants with an architectural background will not be considered; an engineering- or science-based degree is required for this position. Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter via email to nycjobs@transsolar.com --
Erik Olsen, PE Managing Director Transsolar Inc. | 134 Spring St. Suite 601 | New York, NY 10012 Transsolar Climate Engineering Technical consulting for energy efficiency and environmental quality in buildings New York - Stuttgart - Munich |