Scientist Engineer

Scientist Engineer- Building Performance

Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like:

• You push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

RWDI is seeking an individual to join our Building Performance team as a Junior or Intermediate Engineer. This position will be based in our Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) office.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Plan and coordinate all technical aspects of assigned projects

Conduct fluid flow and heat transfer modelling and simulations by following appropriate QA/QC procedures

This may include data collection, analysis, post-processing, interpretation, and documentation of engineering results

Providing technical advice and consulting with engineers, architects or external clients

Writing technical project reports that present methodology, results and recommendations

Working under the general supervision of senior staff with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement

REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred) with a focus on fluid flow analysis including the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

3-5 years of experience in a commercial or academic setting

A strong knowledge of fluid flow physics, heat and mass transfer, CFD, turbulence modelling and numerical methods

Demonstrated problem solving and initiative skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision while multi-tasking to meet deadlines

An aptitude for working in a highly collaborative, team environment with excellent coordination and communication (both written and spoken) skills

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skillsets/experience:

Experience interpreting and working with architectural, structural, or mechanical drawings.

Experience with different analysis types in the urban realm, including thermal comfort, solar simulations, microclimate analysis, rain penetration, energy analysis and other elements of the urban realm.

Knowledge of HVAC systems and ASHRAE, URA, BCA or equivalent standards

Advanced level Microsoft Excel capabilities

Programming/scripting experience (Python, C++, C#, VBA)

Experience working within open source operating systems (Linux)

Ability to present complex information in simple ways to both technical and non-technical audiences

Competency accessing cloud/cluster computing array

Please submit your cover letter and resume at the following link:

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to redefine possible.
• Work with a “Top Employer”
• Salary range: Annual salary range of MYR56,800 – 85,200
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and learning opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing allowance
• An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.