Brussels | Experienced professional | Full-time
Energy Consultant (f/m/d)
As an Energy Consultant you will be responsible to assess the installation of HVAC and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing networks to improve the building’s functionality. As a key contributor to any real estate project, you will provide advice to contribute to a high-performing system.
Join our dynamic and diverse team in Belgium and become part of a culture which values innovation and individual contribution. Together, we build a more sustainable future and ensure that you are supported every step of the way in your role as well as career development.
Join our dynamic and diverse team in Belgium and become part of a culture which values innovation and individual contribution. Together, we build a more sustainable future and ensure that you are supported every step of the way in your role as well as career development.
Your tasks
- Conducting Technical Due Diligence and building surveys of existing buildings with site inspections to assess the condition of the MEP system, estimate remaining equipment lifetime, and necessary replacement/repair costs
- Developing energy and sustainability concepts for new or existing buildings. Building analytical models of energy consumption and analysis of metering data
- Proposal of improvement measures and full assessment based on different criteria (e.g., feasibility, timeline, cost, energy/carbon savings, etc.)
- Supporting the Technical Monitoring / Quality Assurance of Projects with Design Reviews and Construction Inspections
- Working closely with clients, including architects, developers, investors, building owners, occupiers, and operators. Understanding their needs and working with Senior Engineers and Team Leads to provide ambitious and effective services
- Consulting with clients and stakeholders throughout project stages and identifying opportunities for new projects
Your profile
- Qualified to a degree level of mechanical or building services engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in HVAC/MEP design and/or consulting in Building Services Engineering
- Interdisciplinary knowledge within MEP, focusing on Mechanical/energy-related disciplines and a good understanding of Electrical and Plumbing
- Experience with site visits and site investigations is a must
- Experience in calculating operational carbon and energy modeling is a plus, and understanding how these and other metrics impact different projects
- Ability to understand complex issues and apply networked thinking
- Comfortable working with relevant software and modeling packages, including AutoCAD, IES VE, and experience in energy modelling would be advantageous but is not essential
- Ability to speak and write English and French or Dutch with clients and third parties.
- Willingness to travel and flexibility to work on international projects
We offer
- Drees & Sommer Academy with various further training opportunities
- Possibility of Mobile working (depending on position)
- Mobility Budget granting
- Health bonus for active employees, modern and ergonomic workplaces
- Access to the Corporate Benefits portal
- ‘Employees recruit Employees’ program, networking events and team workshops
