Project Engineer Pipeline Planning / Piping Engineer

About the job

Your career in process plant engineering | Your future at HINE

HINE is a dynamic, growth-oriented company shaping the future of process plant engineering. At our location in Münchenstein, we develop customised solutions in exciting projects for a variety of industries – always with the aim of achieving high-quality and sustainable results. We rely on a structured working method with Front-End Loading (FEL) and use modern methods such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) to maximise efficiency and quality in our projects.

To strengthen our pipeline planning team, we are looking for you – a motivated engineer who enjoys challenging and varied tasks in plant engineering. If you want to continuously develop yourself and take on a central role in our projects and at HINE, we look forward to receiving your application.

In this varied role, you will be responsible for the technical design and planning of complex pipeline systems and develop economical and standards-compliant solutions for demanding process plants. You will assess different solution options, carry out technical calculations and accompany projects from the concept phase to implementation.

The position is suitable for both experienced engineers and motivated career starters who want to develop professionally and personally into a piping engineer with our support.

Your tasks

• Development of economical and standards-compliant pipeline concepts
• Design and planning of pipeline systems from routing, through alignment to isometrics
• Carrying out pipe stress calculations with the support of experienced specialists
• Classification of pipeline systems according to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and consideration in design and documentation
• Technical specification of pipeline components, valves and support systems
• Technical design and construction of pipe supports and secondary steelwork
• Detailed execution planning for process plants using modern CAE tools (CADISON, PROBAD, ROHR2)
• Creation of 3D models for vessels, equipment and pipelines for optimal plant planning
• Preparation of drawings, isometrics and material take-offs
• Carrying out cost estimates and cost calculations
• Conducting surveys and participating in meetings with customers on site
• Technical coordination of suppliers and disciplines to ensure compliant and timely implementation
• Maintenance and updating of plant documentation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with process engineering, plant engineering and project management to develop optimal overall solutions

Your profile

Professional qualifications, experience and skills

• Degree in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, process engineering or a comparable qualification
• Basic knowledge or a strong interest in pipeline planning
• Interest in topics such as pipe stress, specification and plant engineering
• Experience with common planning and CAE software tools (e.g. Autodesk Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, AutoCAD, CADISON)
• Analytical thinking and willingness to familiarise yourself with calculation methods and software tools such as ROHR2 and PROBAD
• Interest in technical issues and willingness to familiarise yourself with standards, guidelines and the technical evaluation of pipeline concepts
• Initial experience in plant engineering is an advantage but not essential. Your motivation, willingness to learn and interest in process plant engineering are decisive
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel occasionally and visit customers

Personal strengths

• Strong communication skills, commitment and enjoyment of varied tasks
• High team spirit as well as a structured and independent working style
• High degree of personal responsibility and identification with tasks and projects
• Analytical thinking and solution orientation to develop innovative concepts
• Confident and customer-oriented manner

Our offer

• Exciting and varied projects in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment
• Digital and modern technologies to solve engineering tasks
• Targeted support for your personal and professional development
• Modern corporate organisation with short decision-making paths that give you room for initiative
• Flexible working hours and family-friendly working conditions that enable a good work-life balance
• Individual training opportunities and promotion of your career through internal and external training
• Ergonomic workplaces and multifunctional rooms for creative and innovative ideas
• A motivated team of dedicated engineers who inspire each other and work passionately on technical challenges
• An open, appreciative working environment where your ideas and commitment are welcome and you can take responsibility
• Structured induction and professional support from experienced engineers and specialists in piping & structural design
• Opportunity to build expertise in pipeline planning, pipe stress and plant engineering
• Diverse development opportunities within HINE

Your application

Curious? Then apply now – we look forward to getting to know you!

Please submit your complete application documents directly via the jobcloud.ai applicant portal. For questions, Jonas Allegrini is available at +41 61 332 30 00.

More information can be found on our website hine-engineering.com.