Lead Plant Engineer

Royal IHC; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

Vacation days 40

Profit-sharing

Home office allowance

Travel allowance

Pension plan PME

IHC Academy

Gym access

Job summary

Royal IHC in the Netherlands invites a Lead Plant Engineer to translate process requirements into integrated plant layouts. You will work with process, piping, structural and electrical engineers to create safe, reliable installations and guide early design decisions.

The role covers PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, routing, and interface management, with global collaboration. A MSc/BSc in Mechanical Engineering and experience in industrial plants are expected, along with fluency in English;

Qualifications

• Higher education in Mechanical Engineering (BSc/MSc) required.
• Experience in industrial plant engineering or heavy industrial projects.
• Knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs and plant layouts.
• Experience with 3D plant design environments (AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D).
• Ability to work in international project teams and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate PFDs into practical plant configurations and equipment layouts.
• Support development of P&IDs and plant layouts.
• Coordinate interfaces across process, piping, structural and electrical disciplines.
• Prepare design philosophies, equipment specifications and layout drawings.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs and constructability reviews.
• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT activities and technical validation.

Skills

Systems thinking

English communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project coordination

Education

Mechanical Engineering (BSc/MSc)

Tools

AVEVA E3D

PDMS

Plant 3D

Job description

**Lead Plant Engineer** ***Your job***We are looking for a **Lead Plant Engineer** with experience in industrial plant design who can translate process requirements into practical and well-engineered solutions.You will play a key role in the development of industrial installations, working closely with process, piping, structural and electrical engineers to create integrated designs that are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.**What you'll do:**Contribute to the conceptual and basic design of industrial plants by transforming process requirements into integrated plant layouts and engineering solutions.You will support the development of process flow schemes, plant arrangements, piping concepts, equipment layouts and multidisciplinary design philosophies that provide the foundation for detailed engineering.**Responsibilities:*** Translate Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) into practical plant configurations and equipment arrangements* Support the development and review of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)* Define plant layouts, equipment positioning and maintainability concepts* Develop piping routing concepts and coordinate interfaces with process and mechanical systems* Coordinate electrical routing requirements in collaboration with Electrical Engineers* Support structural engineering activities by defining equipment loads, supporting structures and spatial requirements* Prepare design philosophies, equipment specifications, layout drawings and interface documents* Ensure integration between process, mechanical, piping, structural and electrical disciplines* Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews and multidisciplinary workshops* Support commissioning, FAT/SAT activities and technical validation where required* Contribute to technical delivery by coordinating work packages with international stakeholders and engineering partners* Drive continuous improvement and innovation within industrial plant design and engineering**What we’re looking for:*** Higher professional education (BSc) or university degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline* Proven experience in industrial plant engineering, process installations or heavy industrial projects* Sound understanding of process design principles and the relationship between PFDs, P&IDs and physical plant layouts* Experience with equipment arrangement, piping routing and multidisciplinary plant design* Familiarity with structural concepts and coordination of supporting steel structures* Experience working in industries such as mining, minerals processing, chemical, petrochemical, energy, offshore or industrial manufacturing* Strong systems-thinking capability and ability to understand complex multidisciplinary interfaces* Experience with 3D plant design environments such as AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D or similar platforms* Familiarity with relevant design codes and standards for piping and industrial installations* Experience in greenfield and brownfield industrial projects* Ability to work effectively in international project teams and coordinate stakeholders from multiple engineering disciplines* Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage* Based in the Netherlands or holding a valid EU work permit**Why join us?*** Work on innovative projects that make a real impact.* Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.* Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment.* Opportunities for professional growth and development.**What we offer:*** **Gross monthly salary**between € 4.500 and +€ 6.600 plus 8% holiday allowance depending on relevant working experience* **Plenty of time off:** 40 vacation days for a full-time position, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.* **A profit-sharing scheme** that lets you share in Royal IHC’s success.* **Flexible working:** A home office allowance of €2,45 per day + a one-time payment of €750 to set up your workspace.* **Travel allowance** of €0.21 per kilometer for the days you commute to the office.* **A solid pension plan** through PME.* **Room to grow:** Numerous internal career opportunities and a training budget + access to our IHC Academy to support your development.* **Health and energy:** Unlimited access to our in-house gym (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).* Royal IHC takes care of things you’d rather not worry about, but that are still important—such as disability insurance, partner pension, and the option to have additional healthcare costs reimbursed through our Social Fund.