Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing) — Tenant Fit-Out

Buro Happold

Senior Engineer managing mechanical building technology projects at Buro Happold. Leading project phases, resource planning, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in Berlin.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €70,000 - €73,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical building services design, particularly in HVAC and plumbing, with a strong focus on project management, resource planning, and interdisciplinary coordination. Proficient in leading teams and driving process improvements while effectively communicating in both German and English.

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Mechanical Building Services DesignProject ManagementRevit ProficiencyInterdisciplinary CoordinationResource Planning

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Hard Skills

HVAC DesignPlumbing DesignDesign Phases LP2–LP8Resource ManagementProcess Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProactive Problem SolvingMentoringTeam Support

Tools & Technologies

RevitLinearMagiCADOrca

Industry Keywords

Commercial Sector ProjectsInterdisciplinary CoordinationRFP ReviewTechnical Content Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will act, depending on need, as Lead Designer or Project Lead (PL)
You will manage multiple projects simultaneously and work efficiently under tight deadlines
You will produce high-quality mechanical building services (HVAC & plumbing) designs in design phases LP2–LP8
You will plan, allocate and monitor resources to ensure smooth project delivery and strong team support
You will independently represent Buro Happold in meetings with clients, architects and external partners
You will work effectively with interdisciplinary teams — including colleagues at other offices
You will support business development by reviewing RFPs, preparing technical content and participating in project presentations
You will contribute to process optimizations and drive positive change within the team
You will support colleagues through mentoring, delegation and technical guidance
You will lead or support mechanical or electrical design and ensure strong interdisciplinary coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in mechanical building services (HVAC & plumbing)
Solid experience across design phases LP2–LP8 and knowledge of interdisciplinary coordination
Experience in resource planning and management across multiple project teams
Proficiency in Revit, Linear, MagiCAD and Orca
A proactive, solution-oriented working style
Ability to drive change, improve processes and help shape team organization
Excellent communication skills in German and English
Strong understanding of interfaces between mechanical, electrical and other trades
Experience with commercial sector projects (advantageous but not mandatory)

Benefits

Comp & perks

A unique, interdisciplinary environment with international large-scale projects
Collaboration with our offices around the world
A modern office in the heart of Berlin with professionally equipped, high-quality workstations
Hybrid working from the office and home, with flexibility for part-time and full-time positions
30 days of annual leave
Language courses for our employees
Regular team events, sports offerings, summer party, Christmas party as well as musical and cultural events (concerts, film nights, karaoke, etc.)
A mental wellbeing program and an individual benefits package focused on sport, mobility and retirement provision
Opportunities for further training and a structured career path
Annual development reviews, flat hierarchies and short communication lines with the opportunity to contribute new ideas
Opportunity to get involved from the start of your career (YEF — Young Employee Forum)
Lunch roulette