Job Specifications
As part of the expansion of our activities in the process industries, we are looking for a junior Project / Process Engineer to join our teams in the Ghent region. You will have the opportunity to work on industrial projects within sectors such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biotech, and heavy industry, supporting our clients in the transformation, optimization, and reliability of their production facilities.
This role is ideal for a young graduate eager to develop strong technical and project‑management skills in a fast‑moving industrial environment.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
As a Project / Process Engineer, you will take part in various engineering activities depending on project needs and client expectations.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting process and project engineering studies (design, calculations, mass & energy balances, equipment sizing…).
Participating in layout design, P&IDs, process documentation, and technical specifications for equipment or systems.
Assisting in the follow‑up of suppliers, contractors, and fabrication activities.
Contributing to project coordination tasks: planning, risk analysis, quality follow‑up, and reporting.
Participating in site visits, surveys, construction supervision, commissioning preparation, or FAT/SAT activities.
Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, automation, utilities, quality, HSE…).
As you grow in experience, you will progressively gain autonomy and take on broader responsibilities within projects.
ABOUT YOU:
Master’s degree in Industrial, Electromechanics, Mechanical or Bioscience Engineering
Interest in both technical content and project coordination.
Fluent in Dutch and English (French can be an additional asset for specific projects)
Available to start in September/October 2026
ABOUT US:
Vulcain Engineering is a group specialized in the energy sector that supports companies active in Renewable & Nuclear Energy, Gas & Infrastructure through our Study Offices and Consultancy services. Vulcain Engineering Group is positioned as a transformation partner thanks to its ultra-specialization in strategic sectors which positively impact the transformation of our society and supports its clients in their transformation towards more sustainable and responsible models. Vulcain supports its clients throughout the entire life cycle of their projects, from design to commissioning, by integrating constructability and safety requirements right from the design phase.
In Belgium, our activities focus on consultancy services, delivering expertise in three main areas:
Energy/Infrastructure
Gas, Renewables & Processes
Life Sciences
With headquarters based in Brussels, and clients spread all over the country, we address key projects in the Belgian industry, offering our consultants the opportunity to work on challenging topics and discover different areas during their time at Vulcain.
Why would you apply?
An annual gross salary ranging from 37 000€ to 39 000€ paid over 13,92 months and advantages such as a company car (and fuel card), representation fees, insurances, meal vouchers, eco cheques, a sectorial bonus (the salary indicated corresponds to the level of experience mentioned in the job description. For any other level of experience, the annual salary may vary accordingly)
A tailored career path within the company : opportunities to discover different business units, training, follow-up from your business manager, and a development evaluation every year
A human-based company with slightly more than 120 consultants and synergies between the different business units
About the Company
VULCAIN is a global engineering and services consulting company specialized in the energy and environment sectors (Oil & Gas, Power, Process industries and Infrastructures). Our vocation is to assist our clients to imagine, design, build and operate the energy infrastructures of tomorrow. 60% of our 750 consultants are currently working in France while 40% of them intervene abroad. Our sectors specialization combined to our wide range of competences allows us to provide our expertise in all stages of the EPCC lifecycle but a...
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