CAD Designer / 3D BIM Modeller

BESIX Environment is an independent entity within the BESIX Group.  It is dedicated to developing, engineering, building, starting up & commissioning, operating & maintaining projects in the fields of water, sustainable energy, and hydrogen infrastructure. 

Our mission goes beyond technical excellence: BESIX Environment plays a pivotal role in advancing the Group’s sustainability strategy by integrating environmental responsibility into every phase of our projects.  

Our scope includes: 

• Process and MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) expertise across water and energy infrastructure. 

• EPC delivery with the option of full O&M service contracts. 

• Sustainable water management, including waste water, water reuse,  process water, cooling water, ultrapure water, and potable water systems. 

• Energy recovery and circularity, through biomass and waste-to-energy plants using biochemical and thermal processes. 

• Hydrogen infrastructure, to support the transition to low-carbon energy systems. 

We are seeking a skilled, DUTCH and ENGLISH speaking CAD Designer / 3D BIM Modeller to join our multi-disciplinary team, supporting the tendering and execution phase for  delivery of complex process and MEICA projects across water, wastewater, energy, and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing accurate and coordinated 2D and 3D design models, ensuring compliance with project standards and BIM protocols.

As a CAD Designer / 3D BIM Modeller, you will be responsible for:

·  Develop and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings for process and MEICA systems using AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, or similar design tools.

·  Produce P&ID’s (Piping & Instrumentation diagrammas)  for process and MEICA systems in coordination with the design engineers

·  Produce GA (General Arrangement) , fabrication  and installation drawings for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems in coordination with the design engineers

·  Support BIM Level 2/3 project delivery by adhering to established BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and Company CAD/BIM standards. meaning you will work within collaborative 3D design environments that follow international BIM standards (e.g. ISO 19650), ensuring that models and data are shared, coordinated, and managed across all project disciplines.

·  Work collaboratively with design engineers, project managers, and other discipline teams to coordinate models and resolve design clashes using tools such as Navisworks

·  Manage and update drawing registers, file naming conventions, and revision control in accordance with project documentation procedures.

·  Prepare and export models and drawings for client review, fabrication, and site installation.

·  Participate in design reviews, model coordination meetings, and BIM workshops.

·  Provide technical support and mentoring to junior CAD and BIM staff where required.

Essential:

• Proven experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, or similar 3D design software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and process engineering systems, ideally within water treatment, energy, or industrial process environments.
• Working knowledge of BIM principles
• Ability to produce accurate and coordinated design models and drawings.
• Collaborative mindset and effective communication in both Dutch and English (French is an asset).
• Proficient PC skills and knowledge of systems (MS Office, e.g. Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Education equivalent to a Graduaat (Associate Degree) or Professionele Bachelor in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering  (or equivalent by experience)

Desirable:

• Experience in water  and energy industry or process plant design projects.
• Familiarity with scan-to-BIM, laser survey data, or point cloud integration.
• Working knowledge of ISO 19650 standards

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

In line with its behavior of “Be Inclusive”, BESIX intends to accommodate for any reasonable accommodation (non-disproportionate burden), tangible or intangible, that would neutralize the limiting influence of an inappropriate environment on the participation of a person with a disability. Talk to your recruiter when applying.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose: “We take on today’s boldest challenges to build a lasting legacy”, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.

Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:  

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions);
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.