ESD Engineer

About the role

LCI is seeking an experienced and motivated ESD Engineer (or Consultant with architectural qualifications) for our Sydney office. We are an engineering design house specialising in building services. You will assess the sustainability of proposed multi-unit residential developments and provide ESD input to design specifications and technical drawings.

About us

LCI is an engineering design house specialising in building services. We employ over 300 staff within six offices across Australia. In March 2025, LCI proudly became part of the global, employee-owned Artelia Group, extending our presence worldwide. Internationally, the Group carries out projects in more than 100 countries and has offices in 40 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. We operate within a culture of trust and flexibility, and we see our colleagues as family, priding ourselves on hiring and shaping passionate professionals who thrive in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the sustainability of proposed multi-unit residential developments using NatHERS accredited software such as HERO, Firstrate, BERS etc.
• Provide ESD input to design specifications and technical drawings, research suitable solutions and estimate costs and time.
• Attendance at Design Meetings, Site Inspections, and Final Inspections as required.
• Prepare documentation, write reports and give presentations to client/management.
• Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Encourage, implement and monitor the applications of LCI QA systems to ISO9001 standards.
• Understand and navigate the planning approval pathway in NSW for large scale residential projects.
• Plan and manage projects from end-to-end or work in design and construction phases.
• Participate in the health and safety policies and quality assurance practices.
• Site inspections and survey for the purposes of BASIX NCC Section J compliance, including final inspection.

About you

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Architecture or similar
• Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, or equivalent for NatHERS Accreditation.
• 4-5 years post graduate experience as an ESD Engineer or Consultant (architect)
• Experience across engineering modelling software, including NatHERS (HERO preferred but also Accurate, Firstrate, BERS), IES, Radiance, Grasshopper/Rhino, LCA software (e.g. eTool, GABI), and basic CAD experience e.g. AutoCAD, Autodesk, Navisworks
• NatHERS Accreditation for certifying NCC Class 2 and 4 developments
• Membership and Accreditation with industry bodies. e.g. GBCA, NABERS, WELL, LEED

Benefits

• Opportunity for further education through the LCI Learning & Growth Program.
• One LCI Benefits Program which covers hundreds of retailers including food, fashion, travel, entertainment, insurance and much more.
• A social, collaborative and inclusive culture with regular social and networking events organised throughout the year.
• Eight (8) weeks parental leave after 12 months continuous service.
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Professional Membership
• Passion Day – a day off each year just because!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

We are looking to fill this role as soon as we meet the ideal candidate, so if you see yourself working in a dynamic, friendly and innovative environment, we’d love to meet you.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and upload your CV. All applications are strictly confidential.

In this era of technology and globalisation, we recognise cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce is more important than ever for both our staff and business. By advocating fair and equitable access to employment, we foster social integration and enable our staff to perform to their full potential. At LCI, we do not tolerate any discrimination based on race, gender, age, cultural background, sexual orientation, mental and physical conditions, political beliefs, religion, as well as other distinct differences between people.

For more information about LCI, please visit our website at www.lciconsultants.com.au.

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