HVAC Solutions Designer (Building Automation)

Salve.Lab; Beersel; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Flexible work from home

31 days annual leave

Company car included

Medical insurance and pension plan

Wellbeing programme

Technical training and career dev

Job summary

Salve.Lab in Belgium is seeking an experienced HVAC Solutions Designer to develop energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions for smart buildings and critical infrastructure.

You will combine technical design, commercial support and collaboration with sales teams to translate complex requirements into practical, sustainable designs and build automation integrations across Belgium and Luxembourg.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HVAC, electromechanics or related field.
• 3+ years in HVAC or building tech environment.
• Experience as a Solution Designer is a strong advantage.
• Solid knowledge of HVAC principles, sizing and system integration.
• Familiarity with BMS and building automation.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus or KNX.
• Experience with technical-commercial documentation and quotations.
• Ability to read and create drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit or similar tools.
• Understanding of energy-efficient technologies and modern performance standards.
• Strong communication and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel across Belgium (Flanders/Brussels).

Responsibilities

• Design integrated HVAC and building automation solutions.
• Translate requirements into technically sound, energy-efficient designs.
• Provide technical advice and respond to detailed HVAC questions.
• Develop technical designs, configurations and cost estimates.
• Prepare technical and commercial quotations and project docs.
• Collaborate with sales during meetings and product demonstrations.
• Recommend technologies to improve building performance and energy efficiency.
• Support integration with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Prepare drawings, schematics and system specifications.
• Evaluate requirements for optimal equipment sizing and control strategies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet technical and commercial goals.
• Contribute to competitive proposals for smart building projects.
• Travel to customer sites across Belgium as needed.

Skills

HVAC design

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Customer collaboration

Dutch (native/bilingual)

English proficiency

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVAC Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HVAC Solutions Designer to develop innovative, energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions for smart buildings and critical infrastructure projects.

In this position, you will combine technical expertise, solution design and commercial support to deliver integrated HVAC and building automation solutions. Working closely with sales teams, customers and technical specialists, you will translate complex requirements into practical, sustainable and cost-effective designs.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced building technology projects across Belgium and Luxembourg, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, automation and intelligent building systems.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated HVAC solutions, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and building automation systems.
• Analyse customer requirements and translate them into technically sound, energy-efficient solutions.
• Provide technical advice to customers and answer detailed questions regarding HVAC systems and their integration.
• Develop technical designs, system configurations and cost calculations for proposed solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive technical and commercial quotations, specifications and project documentation.
• Collaborate with sales teams during customer meetings, technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Recommend innovative technologies that improve building performance, sustainability and energy efficiency.
• Support the integration of HVAC solutions with Building Management Systems (BMS) and other building technologies.
• Prepare technical drawings, schematics and system specifications using appropriate design tools.
• Evaluate project requirements to identify optimal equipment, system sizing and control strategies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions meet technical and commercial objectives.
• Contribute to the development of competitive proposals for smart building and infrastructure projects.
• Travel to customer sites when required, primarily across Flanders and Brussels

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HVAC Engineering, Electromechanics, Energy Technology or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in HVAC systems or a closely related building technology environment.
• Previous experience as a Solution Designer is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of heating, ventilation and air conditioning principles, including system sizing, equipment selection and system integration.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), building automation and control strategies.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus or KNX.
• Experience preparing technical-commercial documentation, quotations, cost estimates and specifications.
• Ability to create and interpret technical drawings, schematics and engineering documentation.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit or comparable engineering tools.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient technologies, sustainability principles and modern building performance standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant technical software.
• Strong conceptual thinking, analytical skills and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when collaborating with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive attitude, commercial awareness and the ability to take ownership of technical solutions.
• Dutch at native or bilingual level is required.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Professional proficiency in French is required.
• Willingness to travel within Belgium, primarily across Flanders and Brussels.

Benefits

• Permanent employment within an international technology environment.
• Flexible working arrangements with the possibility of working from home.
• 31 days of annual leave.
• Company car included in the employment package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and pension plan.
• Financial wellbeing support programme.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional coaching.
• Tailored technical training and career development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme supporting mental and physical wellbeing.
• Corporate employee discounts and additional benefits.
• Collaborative, international working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative HVAC, building automation and energy-efficiency projects.
• Regular team activities and employee engagement initiatives.