Building Performance Graduate TBH66

Building Performance Graduate

Location: Pune

Employment Type: Graduate Trainee Engineer (office based), 5 days from office

Reference Number TBH66

About Us

At IES, we value People, Purpose and Innovation. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a team of friendly, interesting and diverse people from across the globe, who are passionate about what we do.

Over the last 30+ years, we have built a solid reputation as the leading global innovator in integrated performance-based analysis and are now home to the most advanced building physics analytics team in the world. Our innovative software solutions and expert consultancy services empower designers, engineers, building owners and operators to deliver more efficient, comfortable and sustainable buildings through design, retrofit and operation. Our dedicated Research & Innovation team ensures our technology and expertise remain best in class and at the forefront of innovation.

The Role

We are looking for recent bachelor's graduates to join IES as Building Performance Graduates at our Pune office. As part of the 24-month graduate programme, you will gain experience across different areas of IES, including Consultancy, Technical Support, and Customer Success. You will contribute to building performance modelling and analysis, support customers and project teams, and collaborate with colleagues across our global offices on international projects.

This varied exposure will help you build a strong foundation in building performance, technical problem-solving, communication, and customer engagement, while also providing opportunities to contribute to emerging areas such as AI-enabled systems and solutions.This role provides an opportunity for graduates from mechanical, building services, energy, sustainability or related engineering disciplines to develop specialist skills in building performance simulation, energy modelling, HVAC analysis and sustainable building design.

The successful candidate will undertake structured technical development while gaining supervised experience on real projects. The programme will combine training, mentoring, project exposure, assessments and broader professional development, consistent with the Graduate Development Programme being developed by IES

What You'll Do

• Begin in Consultancy, assisting with data collection, model building, model validation and statistical analysis using IES VE.
• Build experience across Tech Support and Customer Success, supporting technical enquiries and helping customers use IES solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams locally and globally to support project delivery and customer needs.

Skills & Experience

• Recently completed a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering,Energy Engineering , Sustainability Technology, Environmental Studies or a relevant field. Fresh graduates are also welcome; prior professional experience is not required.
• Interest in buildings, sustainability, energy efficiency and simulation.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using CAD tools such as SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, etc
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering team.
• Willingness to learn new software, engineering methodologies and building-performance concepts.

Nice to Have

• Academic exposure to energy modelling or building simulation.
• Knowledge of IESVE or another building-performance simulation platform.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and building-services design.
• Understanding of sustainability, net-zero or building energy-efficiency concepts.
• Exposure to BIM/CAD workflows.
• Previous internship, university project or dissertation related to buildings, HVAC, energy or sustainability.

What Graduates will develop

During the programme, graduates should progressively build capability in:

• Building energy modelling
• HVAC loads and systems analysis
• Thermal comfort and environmental performance
• Energy-efficiency and decarbonisation analysis
• Building regulations and compliance modelling
• Technical QA/QC
• Report writing and presentation
• Client and stakeholder communication
• Project delivery and time management

The role is intended to provide a structured pathway from Graduate Building Performance Engineer/Consultant toward increasingly independent building-performance consultancy and project responsibilities. The emphasis during the graduate period would be on developing a strong foundation in building physics ,HVAC , sustainability and project delivery, alongside learning software.

The Rewards

In return, we offer the chance to work for:

• The world-leading company in building modelling analysis
• Within an exciting and supportive working environment
• Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and annual leave offered as per company standard

To Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to [Confidential Information]

Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Please send your application along with the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Covering letter & availability to work 5 days from office
• Portfolio of your work experience

Our Commitment to Inclusion

IES is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, even if you don't meet every requirement listed. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, for example, sharing interview questions in advance, allowing breaks between stages, or offering extra time where needed.

If you require support at any point, please contact the IES HR team at [HIDDEN TEXT] or +44 141 945 8500.

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