Assistant Lecturer in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical)

Description of Post

It is expected that the assistant lecturer will teach core building engineering modules primarily on the existing 3 -year Level 7 BEng and proposed 4-year Level 8 BEng (Hons) in Building Engineering and Renewable Energy.

The assistant lecturer may also be required to teach general or interdisciplinary building engineering related subjects to students on the Level 7 and Level 8 full-time programmes in Fire Safety Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, and Architectural Technology, as well as on other part-time courses in the Department of Civil Engineering & Construction.

Please note: The postholder will be based at the ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum

• An Honours degree (2.2 or higher) in Building Engineering or other relevant built environment discipline Level 8 degree as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)] or equivalent.
• Three years relevant post graduate experience.

Desirable

• A post-graduate or master’s degree in building services engineering, or other relevant area.
• Expert knowledge of the background science and engineering fundamentals of building services engineering.
• Knowledge and expertise in the design of mechanical building services systems, including ventilation, air conditioning, heat recovery, H&CWS, Heating, renewable energy systems and integration with fire safety systems, M&E scheduling and cost estimation for both residential and commercial systems.
• Knowledge and experience of applying CIBSE guides in design practice.
• A good working knowledge of electrical system design and functionality.
• Proficient working knowledge of building services, construction technology, and interdisciplinary construction aspects including BIM, CAD and Open Building Designer as relates to building services engineering.
• Knowledge and experience of using project review software for building engineering to holistically review integrated models and data.
• Familiarity with the legal issues, Building Regulations and regulatory environment in Ireland or the UK as they apply to construction and built environment processes.
• Competence in the use of diagnostic and other laboratory equipment.
• Professional membership of a relevant professional body.
• Relevant teaching and research experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work in teams.

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