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Senior Engineer - Multi-Family Buildings & District Heating/Cooling Networks

Job Category: Research and Development

Location: Ghent, East Flanders, BE

Job Requisition ID: 3201

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.

DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

Location

Ghent, Belgium (Hybrid)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate engineer to strengthen our activities in the field of sustainable heating and cooling solutions for multi-family residential buildings and district energy systems.

As a Senior Engineer, you will contribute to the development, evaluation, and deployment of innovative heating and cooling concepts, ranging from building-scale solutions to district heating and cooling (DHC) networks. You will work at the intersection of HVAC technologies, heat pumps, thermal networks, building renovation, energy flexibility, and smart control solutions.

You will collaborate with internal R&D teams, business units, academic partners, utilities, engineering consultancies, and public stakeholders to accelerate the transition towards carbon-neutral heating and cooling systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate heating and cooling solutions for multi-family residential buildings.
• Develop concepts integrating heat pumps, thermal storage, renewable energy sources, and district heating and cooling networks.
• Assess the technical and economic feasibility of collective energy systems.
• Support pilot projects, demonstrations, and living labs related to district energy and building decarbonization.
• Analyze building energy demand, network performance, and energy flexibility opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of next-generation low-temperature and ultra-low-temperature thermal networks.
• Collaborate with external partners including universities, engineering firms, utilities, and municipalities.
• Monitor technology trends, regulations, and market developments related to district energy and residential decarbonization.
• Translate technical insights into innovation roadmaps, technology strategies, and new business opportunities.
• Support innovation and advanced development projects.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience with multi-family residential heating and cooling systems.
• Strong knowledge of district heating and cooling networks.
• Experience with hydronic systems, heat pumps, thermal storage, and energy distribution networks.
• Understanding of building energy performance, renovation strategies, and decarbonization pathways.
• Experience working with design consultants, contractors, utilities, or product manufacturers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 4th and 5th generation district heating and cooling systems.
• Knowledge of building energy simulation tools (TRNSYS, EnergyPlus, Modelica, IDA ICE, etc.).
• Experience with smart control systems and demand-response applications.
• Familiarity with European energy regulations and building directives.
• Experience in R&D, innovation projects, and co‑funded European and national initiatives.
• PhD or advanced specialization in thermal systems, district energy, or building technologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of sustainable heating and cooling.
• Participation in cutting-edge innovation and demonstration projects.
• Collaboration with leading academic and industrial partners.
• International working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You combine a deep understanding of building HVAC systems with knowledge of district energy networks. You enjoy working on complex engineering challenges involving heat pumps, thermal grids, building re