Intern, Sustainable Active and Passive Mechanical

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Autodesk Full time
Intern,
_Sustainable Active and Passive Mechanical Systems Simulation and Optimization_ (May-Aug 2023)

Position Overview

Applicants, please note that this position is for Summer (May-August 2023 work term)


This is an opportunity to work with a team of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Research Scientists implementing cutting-edge software workflows to simulate and optimize airflow in real-world building projects.

You will work closely with a team of professionals, contributing to the research and development of a software prototype that will assist in the selection and sizing of a building's mechanical systems based on the unique conditions of local climate, building geometry, occupant health, energy use, embodied carbon, operational carbon, as well as construction cost-related decisions.

This work will facilitate the convergence of architecture and engineering knowledge in early-stage building design, contributing to better design approaches that are more sustainable while promoting greater occupant well-being.


Responsibilities:

  • Be an active member of a team developing features/services helping provide for the best approaches around design and optimization of sustainable HVAC systems for buildings
  • Gathering relevant building information data to create a library of case studies
  • Ability to work with optimization algorithms to explore a range of highperforming design options while navigating tradeoffs based on project constraints and goals
  • Evaluating predictive windmodels and the ways that natural ventilation can be integrated into the design process to support an occupants' wellbeing
  • Working with a team to develop and validate parametric building energy models
Minimum Qualifications- Currently pursuing a degree in civil/mech engineering or related discipline with a strong background/focus in architecture. Or Currently pursuing a degree in architecture with a strong background/focus in civil/mech engineering- You like to work with others, you communicate well and are ok with presenting your ideas in front of a group- You are a fast learner, willing to quickly ramp-up on new, related sustainability-focused topics- A knowledge of and familiarity with HVAC systems, types, and selection methods- Experience with building energy modeling (Revit MEP and EnergyPlus) and IDF files- Familiarity with building design and analysis software, with ability to code custom solutions- Understanding of qualitative building metrics, including occupant wellness and comfort

Preferred Qualifications- An interest in the following topics:

  • Sustainable Design, Biophilic Design, Building Energy Modeling, Conceptual Building Design, Decision-Making Field, Combinatorial Optimization, Graph TheoryAbout Autodesk
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