Responsibilities
Assists with inputs into section multi-year plans and budgeting activities for environmental upgrades and improvement projects, with specific focus on energy, water, wastewater, and waste management services, increased renewable energy capacities, reduced emissions and biodiversity.
Collaborates to provide technical expertise to multi-disciplinary teams on environmental sustainability best practice throughout facilities and operations, including research, feasibility studies, design proposals including energy modeling, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
Supports with project management of environmental infrastructure projects across energy, water, wastewater and waste management services, working in close collaboration with technical teams to oversee contracted technical design, construction, operation and maintenance service providers in line with the established program of work.
Applies commonly used engineering calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, or repair of buildings, waste disposal systems, water treatment facilities, electrical power generation and distribution systems, environmental control systems, and other related structures and activities.
Assists with management oversight and technical guidance to other section engineers and facilities specialists to develop technical data including plans, designs and specifications for projects, construction and related documents, including bills of quantities and drawings sufficient for tender out of construction works.
Assists to produce cost data and estimates on engineering-related requirements of current and planned new and retrofit projects. Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources.
Supports in formulating environmental procedures, standards and guidelines into the program of work for construction and maintenance including life cycle replacement plans for infrastructure and operations.
Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental sustainability, electrical and mechanical engineering (energy, water and or wastewater management), or another similar field, is required.
A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Additional training in Environmental Management Systems and or ISO 14001:2015 certification is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in either environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental sustainability, electrical and mechanical engineering (energy, water and wastewater management), or related field, is required.
Practical experience working as the principal responsible for planning, implementation, and delivery of environmental sustainability infrastructure or engineering (including improvements and upgrades to existing systems) projects with a specific focus on the built environment, energy, water, wastewater and waste services is required.
Practical experience with planning, coordination, and implementation of an established entity wide Environmental Management System (EMS) and the related certification requirements for the same according to international standards such as ISO 14001:2015 is required.
Practical experience working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide technical expertise, best practice and deliver on environmental building or engineering solutions, is required. Proficiency in use of REVIT, AutoCAD, or similar software is desirable.
Prior experience in the United Nations system and or similar international environment working on environmental performance reporting, communication and outreach, is desirable.
Practical experience with an environmentally certified building, or environmental performance assessment and rating tools, is desirable.