Project Engineer

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery plants as well as process technology and components.

For our Liquid & Powder Technologies Division w e are currently looking for a Project Engineer .

Liquid & Powder Technologies provide processing equipment and integrated solutions for the dairy food new food beverage chemical and home & personal care industries. The portfolio includes brewing systems liquid processing aseptic and non-aseptic filling & packaging concentration fermentation crystallization purification drying powder handling & packaging as well as systems for carbon capture and emission control. GEA designs builds configures and installs versatile and sustainable equipment and technologies processing lines and complete plants.

Project Engineering & Design : Define calculate and design mechanical and process systems.

Technical Documentation : Prepare equipment specifications procurement documents project reports and technical manuals.

Equipment & Process Calculations : Perform calculations for pumps valves heat exchangers pipeline sizing utilities and instrumentation selection.

3D Design & Layout Supervision : Oversee design models preassemblies and installation layouts.

Procurement & Tendering : Generate equipment purchase tenders and installation material lists.

On-Site Supervision & Commissioning : Oversee assembly ensure quality control and support commissioning teams.

Safety & Compliance : Ensure compliance with safety regulations risk assessments and company standards.

Client & Team Coordination : Collaborate with clients internal teams and subcontractors for project execution.

Sales & Reporting : Prepare reports track project KPIs and assist in sales target planning.

Travel & On-Site Work : Extensive travel required with long periods at project sites.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Process Engineering Chemical Engineering or Food Technology .

Process knowledge in the chemical dairy food or beverage industries is highly desirable.

Fluent in Spanish & English (mandatory); French Portuguese or German is a plus.

Strong management capabilities to lead both internal and external teams in a project environment.

Excellent oral written and presentation skills.

Ability to work independently on projects.

Analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Project finance knowledge (budgeting cost control forecasting).

QHSE culture and Safety Ambassador

We offer :

A f lexible remuneration package

Work-life balance hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the office

23 vacation days per year

Great work environment as part of a collaborative team

Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level

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Key Skills

Primavera,Microstation,Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,ProCore,Mechanical Engineering,Project Engineering,Project Management,Autocad,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1