Jr Mechanical Engineer (Refractory, Painting & Insulation)

Technip Energies; Zoetermeer; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, seeks a Jr Mechanical Engineer specialized in refractory, painting and insulation to join the Furnace Engineering team. You will support senior engineers by preparing drawings, material lists and technical specs, and help ensure safety and quality throughout projects.

Starting date October 2026. The role offers learning opportunities, mentoring, and exposure to refractory materials, insulation technologies and painting processes across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Learning ability and willingness to develop expertise in painting, insulation, and refractory standards.
• Ability to work under supervision and analyze information, collaborate in a team.
• Familiarity with heat transfer calculations.
• Proficiency in English (Dutch is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, material lists (MTOs) and technical specifications with senior engineers.
• Promote and ensure adherence to HSE regulations in daily activities and project execution.
• Learn and gain knowledge about standards, materials and methods; progress toward overseeing refractory, painting and insulation engineering.
• Provide advice and support to engineers applying refractory, painting and insulation materials.
• Maintain contact with suppliers to stay updated on new refractory, painting, and insulation technologies.
• Review customer technical requirements for refractory, painting, and insulation specifications.
• Coordinate with lead engineers across disciplines on material selections and designs.
• Perform vendor document reviews to ensure suitability of materials.
• Communicate material requirements with other engineering disciplines and construction teams.
• Initiate testing programs for materials to improve furnace-specific designs.

Skills

Heat transfer calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Job Description

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a Jr Mechanical Engineer, reporting directly to Section Lead Furnace Steel Engineering to join our Furnace Engineering team based in Zoetermeer, Netherlands.

About us

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 18,000+ employees across 35 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you:

As Jr Mechanical Engineer specialized in Refractory, Painting & Insulation you will be responsible for maintaining refractory-related standards within the company and advising other engineers on the application of related materials across various sections, including Furnace Internals, Furnace Steel, and Static Equipment. You will prepare refractory requisitions, generate Technical Bid Tabulations (TBT), coordinate with vendors, and review vendor documentation. Additionally, you will oversee all aspects of painting and insulation engineering, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and standards. You will be supervised by a more experienced colleague (senior engineer).

General Tasks

• Focus on supporting senior engineers with preparing drawings, material lists (MTOs) and technical specifications
• Promote and ensure adherence to HSE regulations in daily activities and project execution.
• Learning and gaining knowledge about standards, materials and methods. Successful development will lead to overseeing all activities related to refractory, painting, and insulation engineering.
• Provide advice, support, and assistance to other engineers applying refractory, painting, and insulation materials.
• Maintain contact with suppliers to stay updated on new developments in refractory, painting, and insulation technologies.
• Assist in maintaining and updating work instructions, specifications, and standards for refractory, painting, and insulation engineering.
• Review customer technical requirements for refractory, painting, and insulation specifications.
• Prepare technical specifications for refractory lining, painting, and insulation materials.
• Coordinate and advise on refractory and painting/insulation materials with lead engineers across disciplines.
• Perform vendor document reviews to ensure the suitability of selected materials and designs.
• Advise on refractory inspections and material selection for technical and engineering purposes.
• Communicate material requirements with other engineering disciplines and construction teams.
• Initiate testing programs for materials to enhance knowledge and improve furnace-specific designs.
• Provide hour estimations, project reporting, and progress updates related to painting and insulation activities.
• Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future projects through quality improvement initiatives.

Starting Date: October 2026

About You

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Learning ability and willingness to develop an expertise in painting, insulation, and refractory lining engineering standards and specifications.
• Ability to work under supervision and analyze information, learn and collaborate effectively in a team.
• Familiarity with heat transfer calculations.
• Proficiency in English (Dutch is a plus).

Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. As a people company, we care about the health, well-being, safety, and security of our employees and their families, supported through our global benefits and well-being program WeCare.

Enjoy an environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development. Find more information about what we offer on our Career page

What’s Next

At Technip Energies, we prioritize internal applications and provide timely feedback to internal applicants. Our Recruiting Team screens and matches your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. You can check your application progress directly in PeopleConnect Recruiting.

Together, let’s be part of the solution!