About the Role – Graduate Sustainability Engineer
As a Graduate Sustainability Engineer at Ethos Engineering, you will play a crucial role within our Sustainability Group, which focuses on advancing environmentally responsible building practices and certifications. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the design and implementation of sustainable building systems, including involvement with green building certifications such as HPI and LEED.
Candidate Attributes
Candidate must be based in Ireland to be considered for this position.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Environmental/ Sustainability, Building Service, Architecture or a related field.
A strong interest in sustainability and green building practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Knowledge of sustainability certifications, particularly HPI and LEED, is a plus.
Familiarity with sustainability assessment tools and software is desirable.
Role Requirements
Collaborate with the Sustainability Group to develop and implement sustainable design strategies in building projects.
Gain hands-on experience with certifications such as HPI (Home Performance Index) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
Contribute to the assessment of building energy performance and recommend energy-saving solutions.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to sustainable design and green building certifications.
Analyse data related to sustainability metrics, energy consumption, and environmental impact, providing insights to enhance project sustainability.
Collaborate with clients to understand their sustainability goals and help translate them into actionable plans.
Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation required for green building certification submissions.
Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate sustainable design principles into engineering solutions.
Why Join Us?
At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing
We offer:
Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation
Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.
Benefits:
Flexible working times / Hybrid Working
20 days of holidays, increasing up to 25 days
Pension Scheme
Your own company laptop
Coverage for working travel out-of-pocket expenses
Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
Regular training, mentoring, and further college support
Support for Chartership
A professional subscription fee paid by the company
Heavily subsidized social committee activities (5-a-side football, golf society, climbing club, and regular social events)
Here at Ethos we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something ‘WoW’ to our organisation. So if you don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, but think you have what it takes, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
At Ethos, our vision is to:
“Be the company people want to work with, and for”
Values
Our values differentiate and focus us every day to be EPIC - for our people and our customers.
Recruitment Agencies: Please do not reply to this job advert. Should Ethos require assistance with this posting you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
Ethos Engineering (2005) deliver high-performance mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering solutions across Ireland and EMEA. Our expertise spans data centres, commercial, offices, and high-tech environments, with services in design & project management, sustainability, smart buildings, and M&E systems for building services.
At Ethos, our EPIC-F values—Excellence, People, Innovation, Clients, and Financial Strength—drive everything we do. We provide bespoke solutions that not only meet regulatory standards but also deliver long-term value through innovation and sustainability.
Our Design & Project Management service offers full oversight from concept to completion, coordinating all project disciplines including mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural design. With a focus on scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management, we ensure optimal productivity and value engineering throughout the process, tailored to the client needs.
Our Sustainability Services empower clients to meet stringent environmental standards. From energy modelling and whole-life carbon assessments to net zero carbon roadmaps and ESG frameworks, we help reduce carbon emissions and ensure compliance with global sustainability benchmarks like LEED, BREEAM, and GHG reporting. Focusing on your long-term sustainability goals.
Our Digital/Smart Buildings team transforms spaces into intelligent ecosystems. Focusing on sustainability, user experience, productivity, physical security, and efficiency, we integrate digital technologies like IoT, digital twins, and advanced analytics to optimise building performance. We ensure buildings interact seamlessly with people and systems, delivering exceptional results now and in the future.
Ethos’ expansion across EMEA, has been enabled by our ability to create spaces that bring buildings to life. Our methodology involves designing buildings that not only perform today but ones that contribute to the sustainable, green, and circular economy of tomorrow.
