Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Bennetboss; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetboss seeks a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to own all engineering activities for rotating equipment on major EPC projects. You will drive technical quality and bridge clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy transition sectors, with fluency in English and Dutch and strong vendor software skills. Join a dynamic, international environment focused on quality, safety, and project execution.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, or energy transition sectors.
• In-depth, working knowledge of international codes and API standards, specifically: API 610, API 618, API 673, API 560, API 516, ASTM, ISO, Euronorm, and PED.
• Proficient with official Vendor rotating equipment selection software.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Advise process engineers on selecting rotating equipment and perform preliminary selections using Vendor software.
• Prepare high-quality Technical Specifications, Equipment Data Sheets, Requisitions, and Technical Bid Tabulations (TBT).
• Conduct thorough Vendor document reviews to verify design suitability, including associated P&IDs and detailed third-party drawings.
• Analyse and evaluate technical deviations and alternative solutions proposed by equipment Vendors.
• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Civil, Static Equipment, Procurement, and E&I disciplines.
• Support shop inspections at manufacturer facilities.
• Coach and support junior/medior Rotating Equipment Engineers and assist the Mechanical Department Manager in maintaining work instructions, specifications, and standards.
• Provide technical assistance to the sales and estimating departments for proposals and tender evaluations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Precise

Strong communication

Vendor software knowledge

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vendor rotating equipment selection software

Job description

Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for complex rotating machinery, looking to play a pivotal role in high-profile energy and transition projects?
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We are seeking a Senior / Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer to serve as a technical authority. In this role, you will take full ownership of all engineering activities for rotating equipment across major EPC projects, driving technical quality and bridging the gap between clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Technical Engineering & Design

• Equipment Selection: Advise process engineers on selecting the most suitable rotating equipment and perform preliminary selections using Vendor software.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare high-quality Technical Specifications, Equipment Data Sheets, Requisitions, and Technical Bid Tabulations (TBT).
• Design Verification: Conduct thorough Vendor document reviews to verify design suitability, including associated P&IDs and detailed third-party drawings.
• Deviation Evaluation: Analyse and evaluate technical deviations and alternative solutions proposed by equipment Vendors.

Coordination, Coaching & Consultation

• Multidisciplinary Interface: Act as the central focal point coordinating with Process, Piping, Civil, Static Equipment, Procurement, and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) disciplines.
• Client & Vendor Liaison: Support the project department in technical alignment with clients and conduct shop inspections at manufacturer facilities.
• Mentorship & Standards: Coach and support junior/medior Rotating Equipment Engineers and assist the Mechanical Department Manager in maintaining work instructions, specifications, and standards.
• Commercial Support: Provide technical assistance to the sales and estimating departments for proposals and tender evaluations.

Project Management & Quality Assurance

• Progress Tracking: Prepare hour estimates, deliver detailed planning of your own work, and report manpower forecasts and design status to the Project Manager.
• Quality Control: Ensure a strict "second pair of eyes" check is performed on all deliverables and incorporate lessons learned (Quality Deviation Lists/Quality Improvement Points).
• Data Management: Utilise and update the Quantity Tracker Program to timely inform Project, Procurement, and Construction teams of changes.
• HSE Commitment: Proactively drive Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSES) performance throughout all daily, project, and service activities.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for an analytical, precise, and highly communicative expert who excels at unravelling complicated engineering problems and summarizing them concisely.

• BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, or energy transition sectors.
• In-depth, working knowledge of international codes and API standards, specifically: API 610, API 618, API 673, API 560, API 516, ASTM, ISO, Euronorm, and PED.
• Proficient with official Vendor rotating equipment selection software.
• Fluent in English and Dutch

What We Offer

You will be part of our team building the energy infrastructure of tomorrow within a dynamic, international environment. We offer a professional culture driven by quality, safety (QHSES), and seamless project execution. You will have the opportunity to stay up to date in your speciality, tackle complex ad hoc challenges, and develop your career in line with the highest standards in the industry.