Junior Gas & Chemicals Engineer - Site Inspector

Artelia; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Artelia seeks a Junior Gas & Chemicals Site Inspector to join a major microelectronics project in Milan. You will be part of the Industry Division, gaining hands-on experience in construction supervision, inspection, and quality control of gas, chemical, and process utility systems within a cleanroom environment.

You will work with senior specialists, develop autonomy in inspection and acceptance, and interact daily with an international team. Italian fluency and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Alternatively, a degree specializing in industrial utilities or process engineering.
• 0–3 years in gas and chemical systems, industrial utilities, water treatment, commissioning, or site activities would be appreciated.
• Basic knowledge of industrial gas systems, ultrapure water systems, and wastewater treatment installations.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Excellent command of Italian.
• Good written and spoken English (minimum B2).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Availability to work permanently at the Agrate Brianza (MI) construction site.

Responsibilities

• Support site supervision and inspection activities related to gas and chemical utility systems.
• Verify installations against project docs, technical specs, and standards.
• Monitor progress of works supporting microelectronics manufacturing processes.
• Inspect ultrapure water production and distribution systems.
• Support supervision of wastewater treatment installations.
• Participate in quality control of gas, chemical, and process utility installations.
• Carry out regular site inspections for progress and quality.
• Assist in analysis and resolution of technical issues during construction and commissioning.
• Prepare progress, inspection, and non-conformance reports.
• Coordinate meetings with contractors, suppliers, clients and project teams.
• Support testing, commissioning and acceptance activities.
• Perform site checks complying with safety procedures.
• Interact daily with an international team in English.

Skills

Technical reading (P&IDs, drawings)

English communication

MS Office / Excel

Education

Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in industrial utilities or process engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM environments

Excel

Job description

We are an engineering group and a major player in the fields of buildings, water, energy, industry and mobility. Wholly owned by our employees, we are united by a shared passion: a profession that combines the art of designing with ingenuity and delivering with commitment. Our 11,000 employees across more than 40 countries create solutions every day for a positive future, addressing key challenges for both people and the planet. Our teams remain human-sized, fostering close relationships, day-to-day collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and experience.

Job Description

For our Industry Division, we are looking for a Junior Gas & Chemicals Site Inspector to join a major industrial project in the microelectronics sector, based in Milan. We are seeking a bright, curious, and field-oriented professional interested in developing skills in construction supervision, site inspection, and quality control of gas, chemical, and process utility systems within a high-tech industrial environment. The successful candidate will join an international multidisciplinary team involved in the construction of new cleanrooms for the microelectronics industry, working daily with professionals from various technical disciplines. Supported by senior specialists, the selected candidate will progressively gain autonomy in the inspection, verification, and acceptance of complex gas, chemical, and process utility installations.

What You Will Do

• Support site supervision and inspection activities related to gas and chemical utility systems.
• Verify the compliance of installations with project documentation, technical specifications, and applicable standards.
• Monitor the progress of works related to industrial gas production and distribution systems supporting microelectronics manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the inspection of ultrapure water (UPW) production and distribution systems.
• Support supervision activities related to wastewater treatment installations.
• Participate in quality control activities for gas, chemical, and process utility installations.
• Carry out regular site inspections to verify construction progress and installation quality.
• Assist in the analysis and resolution of technical issues arising during construction and commissioning phases.
• Prepare technical progress, inspection, and non-conformance reports.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractors, suppliers, clients, and project teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Perform site checks in compliance with safety procedures.
• Interact daily with an international team using English.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Alternatively, a degree specializing in industrial utilities or process engineering.
• Previous experience (0 to 3 years) in gas and chemical systems, industrial utilities, water treatment, commissioning, or site activities would be appreciated.
• Basic knowledge of industrial gas systems, ultrapure water systems, and wastewater treatment installations.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Excellent command of Italian.
• Good written and spoken English skills (minimum B2 level).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Availability to work on a permanent basis at the Agrate Brianza (MI) construction site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience, even limited, in utilities engineering, construction supervision, commissioning, or engineering design.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of BIM environments and methodologies.
• Construction site safety training.
• Experience or interest in cleanroom, semiconductor, industrial, pharmaceutical, or data center projects.
• Excellent command of Italian and English.
• Knowledge of French would be considered an advantage.

Key Personal Attributes

• Strong interest in site-based activities.
• Accuracy and technical rigor.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Team spirit and ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments.
• Technical curiosity and a strong willingness to learn.

Additional Information

• Permanent employment contract or freelance collaboration (VAT-registered contractor), depending on the preference of the selected candidate.
• Indicative gross annual salary: €35,000 - €45,000.
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant industrial projects currently under development in the microelectronics sector.
• Structured training and professional development programme.
• Mentoring and support from senior specialists and project management professionals.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in gas, chemical, ultrapure water, and wastewater utility systems within a cleanroom environment.
• Opportunity to work within an international multidisciplinary team.
• Future development opportunities on national and international industrial projects within the Artelia Group.
• Dynamic, merit-based environment focused on professional growth.
• Location: Agrate Brianza (MI), Italy
• Working arrangements: Full-time on-site presence at the construction site.