Mechanical Engineer – Project Development

Mechanical Engineer – Project Development & Permitting

About the Company
Break Even Consulting is an engineering, design, and consulting firm with extensive experience in building projects, primarily serving public sector organizations. We provide comprehensive services across all stages of a project's lifecycle, including engineering design, permitting, tender preparation, project management, and access to national and European funding programs. We support the Technical Departments of public sector organizations by undertaking the technical development and preparation of their projects, delivering integrated engineering and consulting services. Through a holistic approach, we address our clients' needs from initial planning and design to project implementation and management.

About the Role
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our technical team, focusing on project development, technical preparation, and permitting processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the technical and regulatory preparation of building, energy, and industrial facilities, taking an active role in coordinating permitting procedures and ensuring compliance with applicable technical standards and regulatory requirements. We are looking for a professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to independently manage complex technical requirements and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
- Assess and analyze technical and regulatory requirements for building, energy, and industrial facilities.
- Prepare, organize, and manage technical documentation, permit applications, regulatory approvals, and supporting documents.
- Coordinate matters related to fire protection, energy efficiency, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
- Liaise with public authorities, engineering consultants, designers, and other technical stakeholders.
- Prepare technical specifications and preliminary project cost estimates.
- Evaluate the technical feasibility and applicability of proposed engineering solutions.
- Monitor project schedules, permitting procedures, regulatory approvals, and outstanding technical requirements.
- Ensure the timely completion of assigned technical development and permitting activities. Required Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proven professional experience in permitting procedures, technical development of facilities, and/or relevant MEP engineering studies.
- Solid understanding of the technical and regulatory framework governing facility permitting.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage technical documentation and permitting files.
- Ability to independently organize, coordinate, and monitor technical and regulatory processes.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and regulatory authorities.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in industrial or energy-related facilities.
- Familiarity with Renewable Energy Sources (RES) projects.
- Experience in environmental permitting procedures.
- Previous experience in an engineering, design, or technical consulting firm.

What We Offer
- The opportunity to contribute to diverse engineering and investment projects.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technical consultants.
- A role offering professional autonomy, meaningful responsibilities, and involvement in technically demanding projects.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- A competitive compensation package aligned with professional experience, qualifications, and expertise.

How to Apply
If you have proven experience in technical project development and permitting and are interested in contributing to challenging engineering projects, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please send your CV to hr@break-even.gr , indicating "Mechanical Engineer – Project Development & Permitting" in the email subject line. All applications will be treated confidentially and processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.