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Mechanical & Piping Project Engineer

LimburgHybridHours negotiable<3months

A growing organization that genuinely cares about its people and fully invests in your development.

What you do

  • As a Mechanical & Piping project engineer within multidisciplinary teams, you translate process and project requirements into strong mechanical concepts and detailed designs (layouts, equipment specifications, P&IDs, piping diagrams, and isometrics).
  • You manage external engineering partners (EPCM) and contractors and technically review their work.
  • Additionally, you prepare specifications, tender documents, and RFQs, evaluate offers, and technically coordinate with suppliers of equipment and piping components.
  • You support the project manager with cost estimates, planning, and risk assessments, and manage these independently for smaller projects.
  • You closely monitor site activities (technical standards, safety, punch lists) and provide technical support during pre-commissioning and startup of the installations.

What they ask

  • Technical Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical & piping engineering in an industrial project environment, of which at least 3 years as a Project Engineer.
  • Demonstrable experience in technically managing external engineering partners (EPCM).
  • Experience in a brownfield environment is a strong asset.
  • In-depth knowledge of static and rotating equipment, piping systems, materials, supports, pumps, fittings, and basic thermodynamics.
  • Ability to work independently with 2D and 3D design tools such as AutoCAD or Plant 3D.
  • Sense of responsibility, assertiveness, strong communication skills, and a cost-conscious, pragmatic attitude.
  • You hold a VCA-VOL certificate (or are willing to obtain it quickly).
  • Fluent Dutch with a good active knowledge of English.

Practical

As a freelancer:

  • Independent collaboration
  • Generous notice period
  • Competitive hourly / daily rate
  • Every rate increase is passed on 1:1
  • Free participation in our evening Project Management training that prepares for an internationally recognized certification as a Project Manager
  • Punctual payment of your invoice 30 days after receipt
  • Payment of your invoice regardless of whether our client has already paid

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