Commissioning Engineer

Waterleau; Haacht; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Waterleau is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for our Haacht, Belgium office. You will join the Engineering team to bring water treatment installations to life across the globe, validating systems, troubleshooting challenges and optimizing plant performance during transition from construction to operation.

You will work with process, automation and project engineers, ensuring installations meet design and exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (process, chemical, mechanical, or industrial automation).
• 0–5 years in commissioning/start-up or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of process equipment, instrumentation and automation; PLC/SCADA familiarity is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Execute pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including loop checks, functional testing and system start-up.
• Verify alignment of process design and on-site conditions; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot and optimize mechanical, electrical, process and automation systems for stable operation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams during commissioning.
• Act as technical contact for customers during start-up and handover to operations.
• Prepare commissioning reports and support handover to operations.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Customer focus

Willingness to travel

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Process/ Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering

Outils

PLC/SCADA systems

P&IDs interpretation

Description du poste

At Waterleau, we’re on a mission to protect our planet’s ecosystem through cutting-edge water technology. As a global leader in sustainable water solutions, we’re expanding fast — and we’re looking for passionate, hands‑on professionals who want to make a tangible impact in a world of innovation and environmental purpose.

To support our growing Engineering team, we are looking for a motivated Commissioning Engineer to join our office in Haacht, Belgium.

Your Role: Commissioning Engineer

Based from our office in Haacht, Belgium, you'll become part of our Engineering team, bringing industrial water treatment installations to life across the globe. From validating systems and troubleshooting technical challenges to optimizing plant performance, you'll play a key role in the successful transition from construction to operation.

Working closely with our process, automation and project engineers, you'll ensure every installation performs according to design and exceeds customer expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Execute pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including loop checks, functional testing and system start‑up.
• Verify that process design, automation logic and on‑site conditions align, identifying and resolving discrepancies where needed.
• Troubleshoot and optimize mechanical, electrical, process and automation‑related systems to achieve stable and efficient plant operation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams throughout the commissioning phase.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers during start‑up, providing guidance and ensuring a smooth commissioning process.
• Prepare commissioning reports and support the successful handover of installations to operations.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation or another relevant technical field.
• 0–5 years of experience in commissioning, start‑up, process engineering or industrial project environments.
• A good understanding of process equipment, instrumentation and industrial automation; familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems is an advantage.
• The ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics and functional descriptions.
• A proactive, hands‑on mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• A customer‑focused attitude and the confidence to build strong relationships on‑site.
• A willingness to travel internationally and work on customer sites for extended periods.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• A chance to contribute directly to a cleaner planet through meaningful work.
• Exposure to innovative water treatment projects across the globe.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to grow your technical expertise.
• A competitive salary package with attractive benefits.
• A supportive and international company culture focused on innovation, teamwork and sustainability.