Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Are you ready to contribute to high-impact, international service projects supporting industrial performance and asset reliability?

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low-carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security, and installing critical infrastructures.

Its offer to companies, States and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures.

With over 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of €1.417 billion in 2024, operating in 28 countries across 5 continents.

Within this framework,
John Cockerill Services supports customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their industrial installations, delivering maintenance, upgrades, revamping, spare parts, digital solutions and operational support to enhance performance, reliability and sustainability.

Operational impact: contribute directly to the performance, availability and longevity of critical industrial assets.

Field & expertise driven: combine technical expertise, customer proximity and pragmatic problem-solving.

Engineering & decision centers on the same site: evolve in an agile environment enabling fast and informed decisions.

John Cockerill Services delivers tailored, high-value services that help customers operate safer, smarter and more sustainably.

As a
Project Engineer
, you will play a key role in the execution and coordination of industrial energy service projects, from preparation to on-site implementation.

You will progressively develop strong technical expertise while supporting project management activities such as planning, coordination of field teams, cost control, quality and safety follow-up. You will work closely with experienced Project Managers and technical experts, and act as a key interface between internal teams and customers.

This role offers a strong learning curve, combining
engineering, field presence and customer interaction
, in a highly regulated and safety-driven environment.

• Support the preparation of service projects, including technical analysis and participation in offer preparation
• Contribute to the operational execution of industrial energy projects (maintenance, equipment replacement, piping, pressure equipment)
• Coordinate field activities in close collaboration with site teams and subcontractors
• Monitor project planning, costs and progress
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Prepare project reporting and documentation
• Maintain regular operational contact with customers
• Be present on site according to project needs (Belgium)

You will join a
highly skilled and close-knit project team within the Service Energy Business Line, working closely with Project Managers, engineers, technicians and field experts.

You will be supported and trained by experienced professionals, notably
Thierry Closson (N+1)and
Mohammed Senhaji (N+2), in an environment that promotes knowledge sharing, rigor, teamwork and continuous improvement.

The work culture combines the agility of a local team with the strength of an international industrial group.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in project coordination, project engineering or project management in an industrial or infrastructure environment
• Initial exposure to industrial projects (energy, maintenance, piping, equipment)
• Strong interest in developing technical expertise in:
• Piping
• Ability to work with technical documentation, procedures and standards
• Languages:
  
  French (mandatory), English (professional level)

• Structured, rigorous and methodical mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-oriented and solution-driven
• Willingness to learn and grow in a highly technical environment
• Comfortable working in a safety-critical and highly regulated context
• Flexible and ready for…