Microclimate Consultant

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).