E&I Construction Engineer

About the Position

E&I Construction Engineer

We are seeking a Site Project / Construction Engineer – Piping & Mechanical for a Greenfield Petrochemical / Oil & Gas Facility in Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day piping and mechanical construction activities with EPC contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor installation of process piping, equipment, valves, supports, and associated mechanical systems.
• Review P&IDs, isometrics, layouts, equipment drawings, specifications, ITPs, and construction work packs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Completions, and Commissioning to resolve field issues.
• Ensure piping and mechanical installations are complete and ready for inspection and testing.
• Monitor welding/NDE, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, reinstatement, and equipment completion activities.
• Identify and drive resolution of technical queries, RFIs, design changes, and site issues.
• Participate in field walkdowns and drive punch-list generation and closure.
• Support systemisation, Mechanical Completion, and progressive handover to Commissioning.
• Monitor contractor progress and quality, challenge inaccurate progress, and escalate schedule risks.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with HSE requirements and approved project procedures.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in piping/mechanical construction on major oil & gas, petrochemical, LNG, refining, or process projects.
• Strong site construction experience with an Owner/EPCM/EPC contractor.
• Extensive knowledge of process piping installation, welding, NDE, pressure testing, reinstatement, and mechanical equipment installation.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, equipment drawings, and layouts.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC, ITPs, inspection requirements, construction documentation, and turnover.
• Experience with MC, punch management, and system handover.
• Strong field coordination, contractor management, and problem-solving skills.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on a Greenfield Petrochemical / Oil & Gas Facility in Belgium
• Contract employment type

About the Company

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.