Senior Sustainability Specialist – Microclimate

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Sigma Earth Full time

Key Responsibilities

- Perform outdoor thermal comfort assessments using a variety of modeling tools and scientific methods.

- Analyze microclimatic variables such as solar radiation, humidity, wind conditions, and ambient temperature.

- Develop and implement design strategies to enhance thermal comfort in open-air environments.

- Work collaboratively with urban designers, landscape architects, and master planners to incorporate climate-responsive solutions into design proposals.

- Utilize simulation platforms to forecast thermal performance and comfort levels.

- Create and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing technical analysis, findings, and proposed solutions.

- Stay current with emerging research, tools, and global best practices in thermal comfort design.

- Conduct on-site evaluations to assess existing conditions and track the implementation of proposed strategies.

- Offer expert recommendations on materials, greenery, shading systems, and other interventions that influence outdoor comfort.

- Participate in multidisciplinary project teams, providing sustainability and environmental compliance expertise from concept to completion.

- Engage in client-facing activities, including presenting at workshops and design meetings.

- Contribute innovative ideas that align with each project’s vision, challenging assumptions and offering creative alternatives.

- Prepare technical documentation and studies for sustainability certifications and regulatory compliance.

- Mentor and review the work of junior team members, ensuring quality and alignment with project objectives.

- Contribute to bidding and proposal development to support new business opportunities.

- Work independently and take initiative while having access to team support as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or related natural sciences.

- Minimum of 7 years’ professional experience in international consultancy settings involving engineering, design, project management, or sustainability.

- Solid understanding of outdoor microclimates and thermal comfort principles.

- Familiarity with key thermal comfort indicators such as PMV, PET, and UTCI.

- Proven ability to interpret and evaluate climatic datasets for design insights.

- Proficiency in thermal modeling software (e.g., Autodesk Forma, CFD tools); knowledge of GIS and data analysis tools is a plus.

- Awareness of current sustainability trends and the ability to apply them in a project-specific context.

- Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, including clients, contractors, and design professionals, to deliver thermal comfort objectives.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects in parallel.

- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field such as architecture, engineering, or planning.

- Professional certifications such as Estidama PCRS PQP, LEED AP, or BREEAM AP (additional credentials are advantageous).

- Documented experience supporting third-party sustainability certification applications, including LEED, WELL, Estidama, Mostadam, or Envision.

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