Job description
About The Company
GROPYUS is a technology-driven construction company transforming the real estate industry by integrating advanced timber building methods with digital innovation and modular construction. We develop and deliver scalable, sustainable, and affordable turnkey smart living solutions. Our mission is to set new industry standards for quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility ensuring long-term value for people and our planet.
About the role
Join our Product Evolution team - a multidisciplinary group of architects, engineers, and innovators - focused on developing next-generation prefabricated timber buildings for rapid, automated manufacturing and assembly. As an Expert MEP Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and integrating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems into our modular building solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Assess and design MEP systems for timber-based residential and multi-use buildings, ensuring compliance with DACH region standards.
- Provide technical expertise in at least one MEP discipline and contribute to cross-disciplinary discussions.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and product developers to integrate MEP solutions seamlessly into modular systems.
- Evaluate MEP components and systems for technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
- Build strong relationships with MEP component manufacturers to support product development.
About you
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing / Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
- 7+ years of experience in MEP design for multi-story residential buildings.
- Strong knowledge of European/international building codes and standards (CEN, DIN, ÖNorm, SIA, CIBSE, ASHRAE).
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Interest in timber construction and sustainable building design.
- Understanding of sustainable design principles and energy efficiency strategies.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- German language skills.
- Professional accreditation (e.g. CIBSE, ASHRAE).
- Experience with prefabricated building systems and product certification processes (ETA, UL, UKCA).
- Familiarity with BIM tools (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD) is beneficial but not mandatory, as we have dedicated specialists for this.
What we offer
- An unlimited, All-in contract with 25 vacation days.
- Flexible, hybrid work: You can work from home or come into the office on the schedule that works best for you. Feel like traveling and working from another location? No problem. Tune into meetings and work from abroad for up to 40 days per year. In addition, flex hours allow you to prioritize important moments in your day.
- Attractive perks and benefits: We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions.
- Virtual Shares Program: Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program.
- Ownership: You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them.
- The chance to be part of something big: Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living.
- A diverse and enriching work environment: Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team.
Austrian salary range, based on 14 months
€75.000—€100.000 EUR
