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Curiosity and innovation are highly valued at meteoviva. You can explore new paths at your own pace and continuously develop yourself. Discover the possibilities.
Interview
How long have you been at meteoviva and what roles have you held during this time?
I have been with meteoviva since 2010. At the beginning, I handled the entire secretariat, sales work, and accounting. As the number of employees increased, staff were hired for sales and later for the secretariat, allowing me to focus on accounting.
What surprised you at the start of your career at meteoviva?
That we quickly grew into a good team. The open office structure, the flat hierarchy, working together easily, complementing one another, and being successful.
Which tasks and projects in your work bring you particular joy and fulfil you?
I love numbers and am very happy in my current position in accounting. Working with weclapp is exciting, and I look forward to further opportunities such as supplier order processing and incoming invoice recording.
Can you give an example of a project or task where you felt you really made a difference?
The structuring of the secretariat at the beginning. With VEMAS came the challenge of a CRM system, and handling outgoing invoices which was part of my role.
How would you describe the collaboration in our team, and what strengths make our team successful?
Everyone feels part of the team. No one is too proud to pitch in or take care of important organisational tasks. If you have any questions, you will find open ears and you will receive answers. In our small administration/finance team, I appreciate the good communication and the assurance of cover in case of holidays or illness, which always provides support.
How does our company support your professional development, and what training opportunities have you already successfully utilised?
I attended seminars for secretarial processing in the early years. I have also taken courses for the CRM system VEMAS. I would have liked to take up the offer for further training as a financial accountant, but unfortunately, it no longer fit into my personal life with caregiving for elderly parents. A seminar on time management is planned.
What advice do you have for people who want to start their career at meteoviva?
Be yourself and look forward to a pleasant team with opportunities for further training and advancement.
Why is meteoviva the ideal employer for you?
I love my job at meteoviva. It is varied, responsible, and I feel comfortable with my team. Every day I enjoy going to the office or working from home. The straightforward manner of dealing with the management team is also very important to me.
Ursula
Schmitz
At meteoviva since 2010
Department:
Administration
Role:
Accounting
Yes, I would love to work with Ursula!
Interview
How long have you been at meteoviva and what roles have you held?
I have been at meteoviva since February 2012. Initially I was responsible for sales and partner training, then as a sales manager and now, I’m a senior sales manager.
What has your career path at meteoviva been like?
I came to meteoviva with extensive sales experience and immediately started in customer acquisition and support. I have managed important key accounts, such as the BMW Group and Düsseldorf Airport, from the very beginning.
What surprised you at the start of your career at meteoviva?
In the early days, the technology had to be explained very differently to customers. Many questioned whether MVC could even work at all. It was surprising to be completely alone in the market with such an excellent technology. The decision-making processes in the real estate sector were very lengthy at that time. Today, the real estate industry has become quicker and more dynamic.
What tasks and projects in your daily work bring you particular joy and fulfil you?
Still, it’s cold calling. Identifying an interesting client, the ‘hunt’ for the right person, initial contact, and presentation. If a project comes out of that in the end, I am particularly pleased. On the other hand, long-term collaboration with clients is also important to me. Building a solid partnership based on trust is a sign of great sales work.
Can you provide an example of a project or task where you felt you truly made an impact?
The strategic collaboration with Düsseldorf Airport is one of those major projects. Overall, we aim to reduce more than 18,000 tonnes of CO2 with meteoviva climate and the campus project (DSM) by 2030. This also means cost reduction for the airport and should translate to additional profit of 4 to 5 million euros!
How would you describe the collaboration within our team, and what strengths make our team successful?
The collaboration is distinctly collegiate. I see that we are very committed to the integration of new employees. There is a great programme for onboarding and professional training. This is not a given and is very important for long-term team success, and continuous growth.
How does our company support your professional development and what training opportunities have you utilised so far?
meteoviva has done little for me in this regard. There is room for improvement. The offerings are more geared towards younger employees and those new to the profession.
What advice do you have for people who want to start their career at meteoviva?
Go for it! Join us. You rarely find such a fantastic team elsewhere!
Why is meteoviva the ideal employer for you?
For me, it’s the overall package. We contribute significantly to environmental and climate protection. We offer our clients excellent service. Through this, we are also economically successful. The meteoviva team has grown, but still functions well together. Due to the strategic development with new products, we will also be successful in the long term. It certainly won’t be boring.
Andreas Doelle
At meteoviva since February 2012
Department:
Sales
Position:
Senior Sales Manager
Yes, I would love to work with Andreas!
Interview
How long have you been at meteoviva and what roles have you held?
I am still quite new and have been a project engineer in the meteoviva team for a year.
What has your career path at meteoviva been like?
After my first few months in the company, our corporate structure was revised. I stayed in my department and am trying to contribute to the success of our team.
What surprised you at the beginning of your career at meteoviva?
I appreciate that all employees, from management to the student room, can communicate on equal terms and interact very openly with one another.
What tasks and projects in your work bring you the most joy and fulfil you?
I enjoy it most when the client is convinced that we have a good product and their involvement in the project improves as a result.
Can you provide an example of a project or task where you felt you truly made a difference?
When we achieve significant savings in a project, it serves as direct feedback and shows that we, as a team, are doing a good job.
How does our company support your professional development, and what training opportunities have you utilised?
There is the opportunity to take language courses or professional development training during working hours. So far, I have attended two communications training sessions and learned a great deal from them.
What advice do you have for people looking to start their careers at meteoviva?
If you communicate openly and want to make a change, you already have the best conditions to enjoy a good career and grow.
Why is meteoviva the ideal employer for you?
I can be completely myself and am supported in fully utilising my strengths. One has the opportunity to take on responsibility and thus always has a stake in the successful development of the company.
Lukas Zimmermann
At meteoviva since 2023
Department:
Project Management
Role:
Project Engineer
Yes, I would love to work with Lukas!
Interview
How long have you been at meteoviva and what roles have you had during this time?
I have been with meteoviva for two years, starting as an intern, then being taken on as a intern. I have worked as a permanent employee in the CC GA team for four months.
What surprised you at the beginning of your career at meteoviva?
That I enjoyed the work and the team so much. It was a very pleasant atmosphere, we had a great camaraderie among colleagues, and I woke up every morning eager to go to work.
What tasks and projects in your daily work bring you particular joy and fulfil you?
I think the projects themselves are already exciting. The variety of the projects helps me , enjoy my work at meteoviva. On the one hand, I like working alone, and on the other hand, I also really enjoy interacting with my colleagues. I like being in the office at my laptop, but now and then it’s also nice to do something different and see new things while on a business trip. Overall, I enjoy everything.
Can you give an example of a project or task where you felt you really made a difference?
Currently, we are still very much in the development stage of the EMS, and I often feel that I can effectively support colleagues in their projects. The EMS has made a real difference for certain clients, but its real impact will become more obvious at the end of the year.
How would you describe the collaboration within our team, and what strengths make our team successful?
We stick together, and we are primarily colleagues, but we also enjoy spending time together outside of work. Overall, it is a very honest group, and everyone knows what’s best for the team. I believe that is what makes the team so successful.
How does our company support your professional development, and what training opportunities have you utilised?
I completed a training course to become a fire safety and evacuation officer, and soon I will be attending a two-day workshop for the EMS, where there will be much more to learn.
What advice do you have for people who want to start their careers at meteoviva?
At meteoviva, you are welcomed very warmly. Just be authentic, and it will all work out.
Why is meteoviva the ideal employer for you?
meteoviva offers a good work-life balance and a pleasant working atmosphere, which fits what I’m looking for.
Sophia
Elisabeth Köhr
At meteoviva since 2022
Department:
CC Building Automation
Role:
EMS
Yes, I would love to work with Sophia!
Interview
How long have you been at meteoviva, and what roles have you held during this time?
I have been working as a backend software engineer at meteoviva since October 2022.
What has your career path been like at meteoviva?
After completing a Master’s degree in Computer Science and gaining several years of professional experience, I began at meteoviva as a backend software engineer.
In the initial weeks and months, I gradually became familiar with the technical architecture of our core product, meteoviva Climate. This was achieved through intensive discussions with colleagues, where we reviewed our system landscape (web applications, microservices, and data pipelines) on the whiteboard. I worked directly with the code. I implemented initial features for some of our other departments and directly for our customers, and securely deployed them via our CI pipeline. As my experience with our codebase grew, so did the complexity of my tasks, allowing me to plan and execute optimisations with a great deal of independence thereby improving the stability and performance of individual core processes of our product. Since the end of 2023, my work has moved towards our new product, amanteia. In the design and implementation of complex backend systems, I encountered familiar technical terrain on one hand, but also faced several new challenges. I immersed myself in the highly exciting field of decarbonising real estate. Under the guidance of an external software development team, and while coordinating between stakeholders, I took on important non-technical tasks in the software development process.
What tasks and projects in your daily work bring you joy and fulfil you?
These are often quite different things. For example, the importance of direct communication and collaboration. I particularly appreciate the immediate reaction in the company chat when I have rolled out a simple feature that makes daily work easier for my colleagues. This also shows that my work contributes to our success.
I also enjoy problem solving, over an extended period. It motivates me and brings me joy as a computer scientist, which is just as important as the pleasure of seeing that we are actively shaping the future with our products.
Can you give an example of a project or task where you felt you truly made a difference?
In our systems, we collect various telemetry data to monitor whether processes are functioning as intended. If we see a problem looming, we can respond proactively. A few months after I started at meteoviva, we found a developing issue: under certain circumstances, the data flow from the buildings to our systems slowed down, which negatively impacted the stability of the overall system. I had to analyse our distributed system landscape in different scenarios and develop a solution concept. As it involved a complex change to one of our central processes, I, incrementally introduced a data-driven solution, to minimise risk. Initially I made the change to a few buildings, and then gradually to more and more. Through our telemetry, I then made sure, that the improvements could also be seen in reality. Ultimately, I was able to further enhance the stability and performance of the system. The data from our buildings is now available more quickly for customers and employees, and we are prepared for an increasing number of larger buildings.
How does our company support your professional development, and what training opportunities have you utilised?
As a software developer, it is important to me to stay informed about new developments and technologies. I attended a specialist conference on an open-source technology, we use within the company. In addition to some interesting technical presentations, I also had the opportunity at the conference to exchange ideas with developers from other companies.
What advice do you have for people who want to start their careers at meteoviva?
Just apply and get to know the people behind meteoviva, and you’ll be inspired by the enthusiasm for our work.
Jan Thomas
At meteoviva since October 2022
Department:
Development
Role:
Backend Software Engineer
Yes, I would love to work with Jan!
Interview
How long have you been at meteoviva and what roles have you held during this time?
I started in August 2022. I was hired as an administrative employee and shortly thereafter took over the People & Culture area.
What has your career path been at meteoviva?
At the beginning, I did a bit of everything, from preparatory accounting, invoicing, and recruiting, and then gradually took on more responsibilities in HR until I was almost fully managing this area. I have been developed according to my strengths and see a lot of potential for further growth my role in the future.
What surprised you at the beginning of your career with meteoviva?
For a small to medium-sized enterprise, I find meteoviva very young and modern. The willingness to help and the relaxed atmosphere within the team have pleasantly surprised me. Everyone here is always open to good ideas.
What tasks and projects in your daily work bring you joy and fulfil you?
I appreciate the variety in my role and the collaboration with different colleagues. There is almost no one in the team with whom I do not speak regularly, and I always look forward to meeting new people. Every day brings something new; I’m always learning and I enjoy taking on new challenges. I particularly enjoy developing new concepts.
Can you provide an example of a project or task where you felt you truly made a difference?
I selected and implemented new programmes in the area of human resource management, and used “Personio” as a personnel management tool, which has brought us a great deal of transparency in the HR sector as a digital solution.
How would you describe the collaboration within our team, and what strengths make our team successful?
meteoviva is characterised by helpfulness and team spirit. Right from the start, everyone I spoke to told me that I could always approach them with questions, and this has certainly been true over the last two years. In my area, we work hand-in-hand and communicate almost daily, either in person or via Teams. Everyone is always available and wants to be part of the solution.
How does our company support your professional development, and what training opportunities have you utilised?
My supervisor and I have discussed several opportunities for further training that I will pursue in the near future. So far, I have already improved my French through a language course, which is very helpful in our international environment.
What advice do you have for people wanting to start their career at meteoviva?
It’s not about making the perfect first impression, but about the authenticity that we all bring to the company. Generally, I would advise anyone to seek a workplace where the daily routine is fulfilling, and the environment is conducive. Work isn’t always fun, but personally, I find great value in exchanging ideas with colleagues and receiving feedback from leaders.
Why is meteoviva the ideal employer for you?
The flexible working style and the open team are essential. I love the exchange with colleagues and the relaxed environment. Here, everyone can come as they are, and communication is open. I am allowed to learn about the areas that interest me the most and that are also needed in the company, so it certainly won’t be boring in the near future.
Shain Schellenberg
At meteoviva since August 2022
Department:
Administration
Role:
People & Culture
Yes, I would love to work with Shain!
Interview
How long have you been at meteoviva, and what roles have you held?
My journey at meteoviva began with a placement semester, during which I learned the fundamentals of building control technology. I then worked as a student assistant on real projects, which gave me deeper insights into building optimisation. During my bachelor’s thesis, I focused on specific optimisation processes that I now implement in my role as an operations engineer.
What surprised you at the beginning of your career at meteoviva?
I was pleasantly surprised that I was treated as a fully-fledged team member from the very start, even though I began as an intern. The knowledge, which I had acquired through my previous training and work as a mechatronics technician in refrigeration and air conditioning technology, was highly valued and utilised within the company.
What tasks and projects in your work bring you joy and fulfilment?
The energy and climate optimisation of buildings is one of the most fulfilling tasks for me. I enjoy the direct contact with clients and the associated troubleshooting tasks, where I can solve problems, which makes my work varied. Large projects, such as managing buildings like Tower 185 and collaborating with renowned clients such as BMW or Continental in Germany, Poland, and Netherlands, bring me great joy.
Can you give an example of a project or task where you felt you truly made a difference?
A particularly successful project was the energy optimisation of the office building LIV (Deka), where we managed to save around 60% of energy costs.
Another outstanding example was the Vitreum project (Commerzbank), where we created a pleasant indoor climate despite a faulty cooling system by employing intelligent control technologies under challenging external conditions.
How would you describe the collaboration within our team, and what strengths make our team successful?
meteoviva places great importance on the development of its employees. I successfully completed the ‘Project Manager’s License’, which provided me with new tools and methods for my work. The company offers regular training opportunities to ensure we remain at the forefront of technology.
How does our company support your professional development, and what training opportunities have you utilised?
meteoviva places great importance on the development of its employees. I successfully completed the ‘Project Manager’s License’, which provided me with new tools and methods for my work. The company offers regular training opportunities to ensure we remain at the forefront of technology.
What advice do you have for individuals looking to start their careers at meteoviva?
Those who are open to new approaches in building management and enjoy challenging projects will find meteoviva the perfect fit. Practical experience is valuable in our field, as it helps to better understand the operational processes. Additionally, the company offers a pleasant and collegiate working environment where personal development is encouraged.
Why is meteoviva the ideal employer for you?
meteoviva provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a company with enormous global potential. There are many ways to participate in shaping and developing the company. That makes the work exciting.
Christoph Gottwald
At meteoviva since April 2021
Department:
Service
Role:
Operations Engineer
Yes, I would love to work with Christoph!
Interview
How long have you been at meteoviva and what roles have you held?
Since August 2023 as an intern with the project engineers.
What has your journey at meteoviva been like?
I started as an intern with the project engineers, but from September I will be doing an internship related to my bachelor’s thesis.
Which tasks and projects in your work bring you joy and fulfilment?
New projects from the USA, where I can analyse building technology.
What surprised you at the beginning of your career at meteoviva?
As an intern, I appreciate the open and welcoming atmosphere in the company, and I immediately felt like I was part of the team.
Can you give an example of a project or task where you felt you really made a difference?
I find it exciting to work on the analysis of buildings with district heating connections to discover savings potential. By evaluating the data, I can contribute to using energy more efficiently and reducing CO₂ emissions. It feels good to make a real contribution to sustainability through my work while also developing my technical knowledge.
How would you describe the collaboration in our team, and what strengths make our team successful?
I find the teamwork particularly good, as I am constantly learning new things, and I benefit from colleagues who are keen to share their knowledge with me. This encourages me to ask questions and contribute my own ideas.
What advantages do you appreciate most at meteoviva?
The freedom to design my own working hours and location.
How does our company support your professional development, and what training opportunities have you utilised?
I haven’t undertaken any training yet, but my work so far has provided an insight into the professional world, thereby continually educating me.
What advice do you have for people looking to start their careers at meteoviva?
Be open-minded and spend time with the people in the company.
Why is meteoviva the ideal employer for you?
I have maximum flexibility, which allows me to combine my studies and work. Additionally, I work in a great team where collaboration is highly valued. And of course, the opportunity to work on exciting projects.
Christian
Mertens
At meteoviva since August 2023
Department:
Project Engineers
Role:
Intern
Yes, I would love to work with Christian!
Interview
How long have you been at meteoviva, and what roles have you held during this time?
I have been at meteoviva for over 7 years. Currently, I am the head of the Project Management team.
What has your career path been at meteoviva?
I started in 2017 as a project engineer. In 2021, I was promoted to team leader for the projects team and was responsible for managing our non-framework contract projects. Since 2024, I have been the department head, overseeing all projects.
What surprised you at the beginning of your career at meteoviva?What surprised you at the beginning of your career at meteoviva?
I was particularly surprised by the flat hierarchy and the openness in communication. I had not experienced this anywhere else.
Another surprise was the quick integration of new employees. I had expected it to take longer to acclimatise, but thanks to the support from colleagues and a well-structured onboarding process, I was able to contribute very quickly.
What tasks and projects in your work bring you the most joy and fulfilment?
Structuring complex tasks and developing innovative solutions with my team is what I enjoy most. The exchange with colleagues and finding efficient strategies to achieve our goals motivates me greatly. It is fulfilling to see how our work has positive impacts on our clients.
Can you give an example of a project or task where you felt you really made a difference?
A defining project was the introduction of our new project management software. It was a substantial task that brought both technical and organisational challenges. Through close coordination with my team and other departments, we implemented the new software and adapted it to the requirements of our company. The result is a significant improvement in our processes, greater transparency in project execution, and increased efficiency in day-to-day operations.
Christoph
Grüntgens
At meteoviva since 2017
Department:
Project Management
Role:
Head of Project Management
Yes, I would love to work with Christoph!