IndirizzoOur People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
Your Impact:
At Jacobs, we’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into the future. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the Opportunity:
As a Sustainability Engineer, you will be a key member of the Sustainability Life Sciences Italian team with responsibility for supporting key projects in response to Jacobs and our Clients sustainability goals (environmental, social and governance). You will also support the sustainability team in researching and implementing best-in-class initiatives.
In this role you will report directly to the Sustainability Department Manager for Life Sciences in Italy and participate in regular Life Sciences calls with the wider European Sustainability team to aid in the sharing of resources and knowledge.
Key accountabilities include:
- Support of sustainability projects for the Life Sciences team including successful delivery of all related sustainability goals and targets
- Engage with the client, design and construction teams to ensure sustainability objectives are embedded in the project
- Tracking and reporting of relevant project sustainability objectives and preparation of deliverables as per the project program
- Facilitating guidance for project teams regarding the following certification processes (e.g. LEED, BREEAM and WELL)
- Research future sustainability legislation and green building rating systems to ensure our clients and wider Jacobs team are aware of upcoming changes / opportunities
- Work with Life Sciences team on the research and preparation of white papers / thought pieces
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- At least 3 years of experience in sustainability
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in a field of study related to Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Environmental, Energy Engineering are preferred options)
- Experience in energy savings initiatives
- Green Building Accreditation, e.g. LEED/WELL/BREEAM Accredited Professional qualification
- Understanding of software and tools with reference to energy modelling and carbon calculations (e.g. IES) or other digital tools related to sustainability
- Analytical thinking skills
- Ability to conduct LCA assessments
- Understanding of the wider European sustainability goals, EU Taxonomy, CSRD etc.
- Working knowledge of sustainability aspects and challenges related to decarbonization, energy and water savings, sustainable materials etc.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective communication to all levels to both internal and external clients
Please submit your resume in English.
We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team Jacobs Italia jacobsita@jacobs.com
