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ENERGY AND CLIMATE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ENGINEER<br>
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Transsolar is a German-based climate engineering firm, and one of
the premier such offices in the world. We are seeking talented,
highly motivated engineers for our New York office.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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Transsolar engineers are often specialized in their work, but all
carry out a broad range of tasks. Responsibilities for this position
include:<br>
- Development of climate and energy concepts in response to local
climate, site, architectural, and programmatic requirements<br>
- Development, testing and validation of concepts via TRNSYS<br>
- Engineering analysis via EES, hand calculation, spreadsheet
analysis, and other engineering analysis tools<br>
- Programming of new simulation and analysis tools in TRNSYS, EES,
and spreadsheets<br>
- Internal coordination with other simulation specialists,
synthesis, and communication of overall analysis results<br>
- Graphical representation of climate concepts and complex
engineering analysis<br>
- Writing reports and correspondence<br>
- Participation in meetings and design charettes<br>
- Collaboration with German Transsolar offices<br>
- Domestic and international travel to project meetings and sites<br>
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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 New York office is small but
growing, providing ample opportunity for advancement.<br>
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:<br>
- 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.<br>
- Experience with computational engineering analysis (text-based
input, computer programming, scripting such as Perl, spreadsheet
analysis and macro programming such as VBA)<br>
- Experience with dynamic thermal simulation (energy simulation)<br>
- Proven ability to creatively develop and apply non-traditional
climate solutions to the indoor environment<br>
- Education/professional experience with current and advanced
architectural technologies (e.g. building envelope) and mechanical
systems for building climate control <br>
- Experience with physical testing of engineering systems: system
construction, instrumentation and measurement, etc.<br>
- Experience collaborating and communicating in the early stages of
an architectural design process<br>
- Excellent oral and written communication skills<br>
- Computer-based drawing skills (e.g. Corel Draw, Adobe
Illustrator, etc)<br>
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Applicants with an architectural background will not be considered;
an engineering- or science-based degree is required for this
position.<br>
Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter via
email to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nycjobs@transsolar.com">nycjobs@transsolar.com</a><br>
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<font style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);" align="left"><font
align="left"><font size="1" face="Arial">Erik Olsen, PE<br>
Managing Director<br>
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style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);" align="left"><font
align="left"><font size="1" face="Arial">Transsolar
Inc. | 134 Spring St. Suite 601 | New
York, NY 10012<br>
<br>
</font></font></font><font style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);"
align="left"><font align="left"><font size="1" face="Arial">Transsolar
Climate
Engineering<br>
Technical consulting for energy efficiency and environmental
quality in
buildings<br>
</font><font size="1" face="Arial">New York - Stuttgart -
Munich</font></font></font>
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