PID Engineer

Airswift; Zoeterwoude; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a P&ID Engineer at junior to intermediate level to support complex boiler and steam generation projects in the Netherlands. The role is hybrid/office-based with a one-year contract and start around December/January.

Fluent Dutch and English are mandatory to work across multidisciplinary teams. You will develop, maintain and ensure the integrity of P&IDs, coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Procurement teams, and contribute to compliant design using ASME and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical/chemical/chemical technology or related engineering field.
• Experience with P&ID development and maintaining industrial process systems.
• Fluent Dutch and English are mandatory for communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage project P&IDs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all designs comply with contractual requirements, engineering standards, and applicable codes including ASME.
• Define and document critical process design parameters.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across engineering documentation.
• Coordinate project activities across process, mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, and procurement teams.

Skills

P&ID

Process Engineering

Instrumentation

Boiler Systems

Steam Generation

Industrial Plants

Process Documentation

ASME

Piping Design

Valve Engineering

COMOS

Engineering Databases

Process Equipment

Technical Procurement

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Water-Steam Cycles

Energy Industry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Technology

Relevant engineering discipline

Tools

COMOS

Job description

P&ID Engineer (Junior / Intermediate Level) Location: Netherlands Contract Type: One year contract (possibility of becoming permanent). Not limited. Start Date: December/January Working Pattern: Hybrid / Office-based Industry: Energy, Boiler Systems & Industrial Plant Engineering Experience Level: Junior / Intermediate Engineer Languages: Fluent Dutch and Fluent English - Mandatory IMPORTANT: Please note: Fluent Dutch and English are mandatory requirements for this position. Applications not meeting this language requirement cannot be considered.

Keywords

• P&ID
• Process Engineering
• Instrumentation
• Boiler Systems
• Steam Generation
• Industrial Plants
• Process Documentation
• ASME
• Piping Design
• Valve Engineering
• COMOS
• Engineering Databases
• Process Equipment
• Technical Procurement
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Water-Steam Cycles
• Energy Industry

The Project

Our client is seeking a P&ID Engineer to support complex boiler and steam generation projects within a multidisciplinary engineering environment. In this position, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and ensuring the technical integrity of Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), translating customer requirements, engineering standards, and industry codes into accurate engineering documentation You will play a critical role in defining key design conditions and providing essential engineering data that enables multiple disciplines to successfully progress project execution

The Role

As a P&ID Engineer, you will act as a technical focal point between engineering disciplines, ensuring that process requirements are accurately reflected in project documentation and engineering deliverables You will collaborate closely with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to support the successful delivery of industrial energy projects. Your expertise will help establish design parameters, support equipment selection, and ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and codes

Key Responsibilities

• P&ID Development & Engineering Documentation
  • Develop, maintain, and manage project P&IDs throughout the entire project lifecycle
  • Ensure all designs comply with contractual requirements, engineering standards, and applicable codes, including ASME
  • Define and document critical process design parameters
  • Maintain consistency and accuracy across engineering documentation
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices
• Process Design & Technical Coordination
  • Establish and define:
  • Design temperatures
  • Design pressures
  • Pipe sizing and specifications
  • Insulation requirements
  • Serve as a technical focal point within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Coordinate project activities between process, mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, and procurement teams
  • Support engineering decision-making throughout project execution
• Equipment Specification & Procurement Support
  • Support the specification and selection of process equipment
  • Participate in technical evaluation of valves and piping components
  • Review supplier quotations and technical proposals
  • Provide engineering recommendations to Supply Chain and Procurement teams
  • Ensure technical requirements are properly communicated to suppliers
• Engineering Data Management
  • Develop and maintain engineering databases supporting P&ID generation
  • Manage associated deliverables including valve lists and piping lists
  • Ensure engineering data quality, traceability, and consistency
  • Support the implementation and optimization of engineering systems and tools

Candidate Profile

Education Bachelor's Degree in: Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemical Technology Or another relevant engineering discipline.

Experience Required Understanding of engineering principles and industrial process systems. Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments. Experience with engineering databases and data management systems. Ability to work on multiple priorities within demanding project schedules. Strong communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Previous experience in process engineering, energy, boiler systems, or industrial plant projects. Experience developing and maintaining P&IDs. Familiarity with ASME codes and standards. Experience with COMOS engineering software. Understanding of water-steam cycles and boiler systems. Recent graduates with strong technical aptitude are also encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Industrial Process Systems Boiler & Steam Generation Systems Piping Design & Specifications Valve Engineering Engineering Databases Process Equipment Selection Technical Procurement Support Engineering Standards & Compliance ASME Codes COMOS (preferred) Documentation Management Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a highly technical engineering environment.
• Work on large-scale energy and steam generation projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering experts.
• Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle.
• Develop expertise in industrial process and boiler technologies.
• Opportunity to work with advanced engineering tools and systems.
• Long-term career growth within a specialist engineering sector.

Next Steps

You will be supported throughout the recruitment process and provided with additional information regarding the project environment, team structure, and long-term opportunities. Even if you do not meet every preferred criterion, we encourage applications from candidates who possess strong P&ID engineering knowledge and the motivation to develop within an industrial engineering environment.