Developing a Building Energy Model for a Zero-Energy Senior House (Fully Electric) in the Netherlands

Hosting Unit: Sustainable Building Design Lab Faculty of Applied Sciences Quartier Polytech 1, B52/3, Allée de la Découverte 9, 4000 Liège, Belgium

Internship Description: This internship focuses on developing a simulation model for a nearly zero-energy senior row house located in Gissenburg, the Netherlands. The intern will contribute to:

• Collecting data from post-occupancy monitoring and field surveys • Conducting a simplified energy audit and comparing results with public benchmarks • Analyzing electricity use and calibrating the model with monthly energy bills • Evaluating indoor environmental quality and the real-life performance of a heat pump and PV system

The model will be built using DesignBuilder and aligned with CEN 16798 and CEN 15316 standards.

Skills to Be Gained:

• Building energy and performance modeling • 3D modeling using photogrammetry techniques • Comfort monitoring and energy audit practices • Real-world analysis of heat pump and PV performance • Application of EU standards for building energy simulation

Duration and Timing:

• Duration: 3 to 6 months • Start date: Flexible, depending on the candidate’s availability • Location: Liège, Belgium (with the possibility of hybrid working)

Target Profiles:

We welcome applications from students in the final year of their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: • Mechanical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Civil Engineering • Architectural Engineering (with a focus on energy)

Language: English

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should send a CV and a motivation letter to: 📧 shady.attia@uliege.be

This internship offer can span one of four research topics:

• TOPIC 1 : Assessing flood damage in the business sector
• Topic 2 : Modelling and Evaluation of Nature-based Solutions for Reducing Fluvial Flood Risk
• Topic 3 : Numerical modelling of flood-induced pollutant transport in riverine systems
• Topic 4 : Flood storage in river systems as a nature-based solution for flood risk mitigation

To apply, please provide CV and motivation letter to Prof. B. Dewaels (B.Dewals@uliege.be). Internships can happen anytime starting from September 2025 and until september 2027.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for an Erasmus+ traineeship within its Office for International Cooperation.

Trainees will assist the international office team in daily activities, including: • supporting general administrative tasks • communicating with incoming and outgoing students (via email and in person) • preparing mobility and registration documents • assisting with translation of various materials (academic and practical information) • preparing content for the website (news, notices, etc.)

Level of Studies: Undergraduate, Graduate or Postgraduate

Required Skills: Organisational and coordination skills, creativity and flexibility in communication, English (B2 or higher), ability to work independently and as part of a team, and good computer skills (MS Office).

Application Deadline: 15 January 2026

Salary / Financial Support: Unpaid internship (students may apply for Erasmus+ traineeship funding)

Contact: international@ffzg.hr (Ivana Bedeković & Tamara Šveljo)