Mechanical Project Engineer

What will your working days involve?

• Reviewing piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), layouts, 3D models, piping isometrics and equipment drawings to assess constructability and ease of installation.
• Providing mechanical input during project preparation and identifying potential site and installation issues early.
• Preparing mechanical installation cost estimates based on quantity take-offs and preliminary contractor quotations.
• Preparing tender documentation, coordinating contractor site surveys, evaluating quotations and recommending contractors.
• Coordinating mechanical contractors on site, monitoring progress and resolving practical technical issues.
• Coordinating the delivery, lifting, positioning and installation of process equipment.
• Coordinating the installation, modification and extension of process piping and utility systems, including steam, condensate, compressed air, water, gas and clean-in-place (CIP) systems.
• Organising the lifting equipment, scaffolding and other site resources required for construction.
• Inspecting the quality of mechanical installations, with particular attention to welding, pipe supports, slopes and equipment positioning.
• Working closely with Process, Civil, Electrical and Instrumentation specialists, as well as EHS, Operations, Maintenance and Procurement.
• Supporting mechanical completion, punch-list closure and the preparation of handover documentation.
• Supporting the correction of defects identified during pre-commissioning and start-up.
• Participating in the preparation of the annual plant shutdown and supporting smaller plant modifications and operational changes.
• Maintaining productive relationships with mechanical contractors and suppliers.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• At least 2–3 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Good practical knowledge of industrial piping systems.
• The ability to interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, plant layouts, equipment drawings and 3D plant models.
• Familiarity with piping materials, fittings, valves, flanges, welding, pipe supports and general installation practices.
• A practical engineering mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently, take responsibility and follow tasks through to completion.
• Flexibility and the ability to work effectively under time pressure and with changing priorities.
• Good English language skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• A category B driving licence.

It would be an advantage if you:

• Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Have experience installing food, beverage, pharmaceutical or hygienic process systems.
• Have worked in process-plant construction, mechanical installation, commissioning, maintenance or field engineering.
• Understand the installation requirements for hygienic piping systems.
• Have used Navisworks, AutoCAD or MS Project.
• Are familiar with relevant piping standards, such as EN or ASME
• Have Hungarian language skills.

If you enjoy understanding how systems work, solving practical technical problems and seeing designs become reality, we look forward to your application!

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Why work for us?

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced technologies, industrial equipment and process systems.
• Contribute to projects involving new food production technologies, multi-grain processing, energy efficiency, biogas production and carbon management.
• Work alongside engineers from different disciplines and actively use your English language skills.
• Follow projects from preparation through construction to start-up.
• As your experience grows, take responsibility for increasingly complex projects, with potential longer-term career paths in Project Management or Construction Management.

What we offer in return:

• Cafeteria allowance: an annual gross allowance of HUF 500,000, which you can use for dining, leisure activities or nursery and kindergarten meals.
• Year-end performance bonus: an annual performance-related bonus in addition to your base salary.
• Life and accident insurance: insurance with a high level of coverage for every employee.
• Medicover health insurance: access to free screening examinations and specialist consultations through private healthcare providers, with an option to extend coverage to your family members.
• Discounted meals: a 50% discount on the daily hot meal menu on working days.
• Monday fruit day: fresh fruit to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Glasses allowance: financial support towards replacing your glasses every two years.
• Employee referral bonus: a generous reward for successfully referring a new colleague.
• Team activities and company events: barbecues, hiking trips, Christmas dinners and family days.
• Work equipment: a Dell laptop and an Apple mobile phone.
• Summer camps for employees’ children: free themed summer camps for our colleagues’ children.

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