Technical Project Engineer – Facility & Equipment

Qplox engineering; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Qplox engineering is seeking a motivated Project Engineer – Equipment Technical Installation to lead infrastructure, facility and equipment installation projects within a high-tech industrial environment. You will own technical projects from planning through execution, coordinating with contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

The role requires a structured project management approach, strong communication, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical project engineering, project coordination or project execution.
• Knowledge of high-purity systems, particularly piping installations, and electrical systems.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a nice-to-have.
• Strong communication and coordination skills; structured project planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure, facility and equipment installation projects from initiation through final delivery.
• Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules, budgets, resource plans and risk assessments.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, internal engineering teams and stakeholders throughout execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental and operational standards.
• Organise and lead project meetings, progress reviews and stakeholder reporting.
• Manage scope changes, project dependencies, escalations and technical challenges.
• Coordinate installation activities with ongoing operations to minimise disruption.
• Monitor progress and proactively identify delays, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and within budget.

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Project Engineer – Equipment Technical Installation to lead and coordinate infrastructure, facility and equipment installation projects within a high-tech industrial environment.

In this role, you will take ownership of technical projects from initial planning through execution and final delivery. You will work closely with contractors, suppliers, internal engineering teams and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and in line with agreed objectives.

You will play a key role in coordinating complex technical installations while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations and activities.

Key Responsibilities

• _Lead infrastructure, facility and equipment installation projects from initiation through to final delivery.
• _Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules, budgets, resource plans and risk assessments.
• _Coordinate contractors, suppliers, internal engineering teams and other stakeholders throughout project execution.
• _Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental and operational standards.
• _Organise and lead project meetings, progress reviews and stakeholder reporting.
• _Manage scope changes, project dependencies, escalations and technical challenges.
• _Coordinate installation activities with ongoing operational and research activities to minimise disruption and ensure business continuity.
• _Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential delays, risks and improvement opportunities.
• _Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and within budget, while meeting the required quality standards.

Your Profile

• _We are looking for someone with a strong technical background, a structured approach to project management and the ability to bring different stakeholders together.
• _Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent proven professional experience.
• _Minimum 3 years of experience in technical project engineering, project coordination or project execution.
• _Proven experience driving projects or actively contributing to technical projects.
• _Knowledge of high-purity systems, particularly piping installations, and electrical systems.
• _Strong communication and coordination skills.
• _A structured and methodical approach to project planning, follow-up and reporting.
• _Fluency in English.
• _Nice to Have: Knowledge of Dutch ; Experience working in complex industrial, high-tech or cleanroom environments; Experience coordinating technical contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.