Energy and Cooling Solutions Liaison

Position Summary

The Energy and Cooling Solutions Liaison will be embedded within the Tamil Nadu Housing Department and serve as a key technical and coordination resource to support the implementation of building energy efficiency strategies under the India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP). The role focuses on promoting climate-responsive building design, especially passive cooling solutions, enhancing institutional capacity, and driving the integration of energy-efficient practices into ongoing and upcoming housing projects.

This position requires strong technical knowledge, strategic coordination skills, and the ability to operate effectively within a government setting to support transformative change in affordable housing in Tamil Nadu.

Key Responsibilities

1. Embedded Liaison and Technical Resource

• Operate from within the Tamil Nadu Housing Department and serve as the primary liaison on energy efficiency and cooling solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical support and policy guidance to department officials and project teams.
• Help revise procurement and construction specifications to align with energy efficiency and sustainability best practices.
• Facilitate the adoption and monitoring of Passive Cooling Design Solutions in state-led residential and affordable housing initiatives.

2. Promote Passive Cooling Solutions

• Drive the mainstreaming of passive design strategies tailored to Tamil Nadu’s climate conditions.
• Develop guidelines and promote climate-responsive architecture across public housing projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to ensure passive cooling is embedded from the design phase.

3. Institutional Capacity Building

• Design and deliver targeted training programs for Housing Department staff, engineers, and field personnel.
• Organize bilingual (Tamil and English) workshops, seminars, and stakeholder meetings to strengthen institutional awareness and capabilities.
• Create toolkits, manuals, and reference materials for use by both government and private sector stakeholders.

4. Intervention Mapping and Monitoring

• Map existing and planned housing and infrastructure projects for opportunities to integrate energy-efficient solutions.
• Maintain project databases and dashboards tracking implementation progress and key outcomes.
• Document lessons learned and identify replicable models for scale-up.

5. Expert Coordination and Technical Collaboration

• Coordinate with subject matter experts in passive cooling, building physics, and energy-efficient construction.
• Support pilot project design, technical evaluations, and field demonstrations.
• Contribute to policy dialogues, regulatory updates, and planning frameworks informed by on-ground learning.

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Building Sciences, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines. Master’s degree preferred.

Professional Experience:

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in sustainable building design, energy efficiency, or climate-responsive architecture.
• Experience working with government departments or urban housing programs is highly desirable.
• Exposure to frameworks such as EcoNiwas Samhita, ICAP, or green building certifications is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of passive design strategies, thermal comfort, and building energy performance.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, including stakeholder engagement within government systems.
• Proficiency in technical documentation, reporting, and basic data analysis.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of Tamil is highly preferred.

Work Mode

This is a full-time position based in Chennai, working from within the Tamil Nadu Housing Department.

Occasional travel to Auroville or other project locations may be required.