Principal Engineer - Energy and Microclimate Advisory

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Principal Engineer-Energy and Microclimate Advisory with more than 10 years of experience to join our large and growing Environmental and Sustainability team (Bangalore/Noida/Mumbai) to work with our Middle East Earth and Environment Advisory team. The successful applicant will operate within a team of environmental and sustainability professionals delivering the highest standards of technical work and aiding the continued success of the team by being an integral part of our client focused delivery of projects. As a Senior team member specializing in energy advisory, you will play a crucial role in analyzing, designing, and optimizing building systems to achieve optimal performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability. You will be responsible for conducting detailed simulations, analyzing building physics data, and providing recommendations to improve energy performance, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality. If you are passionate about building physics, energy efficiency, and sustainable design, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact through your work. You will be joining a well-respected, large and dynamic team with a wide range of clients across different markets and sectors including national and local government, industrial, commercial and scientific sectors. Successful candidate must have: Manage multiple projects concurrently to deliver energy efficient and sustainable consulting services to clients. Conduct detailed building energy modeling simulations using industry-specific software to evaluate and optimize building energy performance, including HVAC systems, lighting, solar shading, and renewable energy options. Analyse building physics data, including thermal and indoor environmental quality measurements, to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for enhanced building performance. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project teams to integrate energy-efficient solutions and sustainable design principles into building projects from the initial stages through construction and occupancy. Prepare high quality technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to communicate findings and proposed strategies to clients and project stakeholders effectively. Collaborate with the larger team at WSP to develop innovative solutions, contribute to research projects, and share knowledge within the company. Provide expert advice on sustainability best practices, including renewable energy, energy efficiency. Stay up to date on the latest industry trends and best practices in energy efficiency and climate change. Contribute to technical proposals and build relationships with potential clients. Manage and mentor team members and track engagement budgets. Lead and manage client meetings, presentations, deliverables, report submissions and resource planning. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, building physics, energy engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. 10-15 years of strong experience working in a similar role involving building energy modeling, performance simulations, and building physics analysis. Proficiency in industry-specific software, such as Rhino, Envimet, IES VE (Mandatory) Strong knowledge of building physics principles, energy codes, and sustainability standards. Experience with energy-efficient design strategies, including strong knowledge on MEP system optimization, renewable energy technologies, natural ventilation, and daylighting. Familiarity with sustainability certifications, such as LEED, WELL, or BREEAM, and their requirements. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability with flexible mindset Excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation and organisational skills. Experience of working on multiple projects, simultaneously. Collaborative mindset and outcome driven working method.