Microclimate Consultant

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Job Description:

Microclimate Consultant

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Microclimate Consultant to join our team! This role involves a combination of environmental science, engineering and urban planning to create comfortable and sustainable outdoor spaces. You will get to contribute to the strategies for the delivery of challenging high-quality infrastructure and masterplan projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct thermal comfort assessments for outdoor environments using various tools and methodologies.

• Analyse microclimatic data, including temperature, humidity, wind speed and solar radiation.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve thermal comfort in outdoor spaces.

• Collaborate with urban planners, master plan architects and landscape designers to integrate thermal comfort solutions into project designs.

• Use simulation software to model and predict thermal comfort outcomes.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients, summarizing findings and recommendations.

• Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in the field of outdoor thermal comfort.

• Provide advice on materials, shading devices, vegetation, and other elements that influence outdoor thermal comfort.

• Be part of multidisciplinary project teams which require sustainability input and environmental compliance, from conception to completion.

• Be curious and suggest alternative solutions and innovative ideas for each project’s vision.

• Develop technical reports and studies for sustainability certification and environmental documentation as part of project deliverables.

• Expected to work on your own, using your own initiative with support as and when necessary.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning or related field.

• Proficiency in simulation and modelling software Rhino-Grasshopper, ladybug, CFD tools, Autodesk Forma.

• Minimum 2+ years in an international engineering /design / project management / sustainability consultancy.

• Strong understanding on microclimate and outdoor thermal comfort principles and solutions.

• Knowledge of thermal comfort indices (e.g., PMV, PET, UTCI).

• Ability to interpret and analyze climatic data.

• Experience with GIS and data analysis tools is a plus.

• Good knowledge on the latest trends on the sustainability field and finding ways to implement them synergistically.

• Experience in coordinating with diverse individuals and teams including client, consultant, contractor, design, and construction members to enable achievement of outdoor thermal comfort objectives and targets.

• Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree or Phd. in Architecture, Engineering,Pplanning or related sciences field.

• Estidama PCRS PQP and/or LEED AP and/or BREEAM AP accreditation (additional credentials a plus).

• Documented participation in the preparation of a third-party sustainability certification application (e.g., LEED, WELL, Mostadam, Envision, Estidama).

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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