Assistant Lecturer in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical) at Atlantic Technological University
Job Description
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.
