Junior Project Engineer

Smulders; Baelen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited budget for training

Possibility of a company car

Dynamic work environment

Fun company events

Job summary

Smulders in Baelen, Belgium is looking for a Junior Project Engineer to start an intensive training program and contribute to challenging national and international projects. As a key player, you will work alongside experienced engineers in a highly advanced technical environment.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering, where you'll guide draughtsmen, solve technical issues, and collaborate effectively. Smulders offers an attractive salary package, training opportunities, and a familial work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates welcome, eager to learn and grow into a key player.
• Enjoy structure and delivering results in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide draughtsmen with clear instructions.
• Solve technical challenges across engineering disciplines.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Check and validate draughtsmen’s output.
• Follow up on engineering administration.

Skills

Technical insight

Clear communication

Initiative

Hands-on mindset

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or Civil Engineering

Job description

Want to work in a company with a fine #FamilySpirit? With colleagues who make each day a whole lot more pleasant? Here at Smulders, we alternate serious challenges with fun and adventures. Curious what that means for your new job? Find out below!

Are you technically minded, eager to learn and ready to grow into a key player within our projects?
As a Junior Project Engineer at Smulders, you’ll start an intensive training programme where you immediately contribute to challenging, large‑scale (inter)national projects. Experienced Project Engineers coach and guide you, helping you grow step by step towards a role with increasing responsibility.

This is your chance to kick‑start your career in a highly advanced technical environment where ambition, teamwork and craftsmanship are central.

• Guide draughtsmen by writing clear instructions and following up on planning.
• Solve technical challenges together with colleagues across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Communicate and align regularly with internal stakeholders (planning, work preparation, production, ...).
• Use our ERP system to transfer technical data to production.
• Check and validate the output of draughtsmen to guarantee clarity and quality.
• Follow up on engineering administration within your project.
• Grow from a supporting role into a more independent coordinating role, depending on your motivation and learning curve.

Your magic skills

• You hold a Bachelor’s, Industrial Engineering or Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent through experience) – recent graduates welcome!
• Above all: you bring strong technical insight, common sense and a hands‑on mindset.
• You take initiative and quickly pick up new tasks.
• You communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• You enjoy structure and delivering results.
• You take ownership of your work.
• You collaborate effectively with different project stakeholders.
• You are eager to learn – continuous development comes naturally to you.
• You recognise yourself in our values: Drive, Innovation, Respect, Expertise, Customer Orientation, Teamwork.

That deserves ...

At Smulders, you contribute to impressive projects in the offshore wind industry and civil sector. Our innovative constructions contribute to a sustainable future and offer a challenging technical environment where your ideas and efforts truly make a difference. Additionally, you enjoy a dynamic work environment full of fun, adventure, and international opportunities within a growing and progressive company.

Furthermore, Smulders offers you:

• An environment committed to a greener future. Sustainability and innovation are central to us.
• Your growth is our priority! Enjoy an unlimited budget for training and develop your skills as you wish.
• At Smulders, you will find yourself in a familial work atmosphere. Feel at home in our warm and collegial work environment, where everyone supports each other and works together as one big family.
• Benefit from an attractive salary package, including the possibility of a company car, depending on your position. We ensure that your efforts are rewarded!
• Numerous fun events such as our annual Christmas party, holiday party, New Year's reception, team building, family day... You truly become part of the "Smulders family"! Be sure to check our blog for the reports!