Lead Project Engineer - Centrifugal Pumps (M/F/D)

Lead Project Engineer – Centrifugal Pumps

Lead Project Engineer – Centrifugal Pumps leads and coordinates project engineering activities for centrifugal pump packages. The role covers complete mechanical train definition, including centrifugal pumps and auxiliary equipment such as steam turbines, gearboxes, clutches, lube oil systems, and skid packages, from contract award through final documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project engineering activities for centrifugal pump packages.
• Act as primary technical interface with customers, EPCs, and internal stakeholders.
• Define and technically manage complete mechanical systems, including centrifugal pumps, steam turbines/electric motors, gearboxes, clutches, couplings, lube oil and seal systems, skid‑mounted packages.
• Control and monitor project engineering budget, scope, and technical risks.
• Review, approve, and manage project and vendor documentation (datasheets, drawings, P&IDs, reports), ensuring documentation quality, traceability, and alignment with contractual and customer requirements.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, testing (FAT), and troubleshooting as required.
• Plan, monitor, and control the project engineering budget, ensuring efficiency and alignment with project financial targets.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising technical integrity or compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Energetic, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4‑5 years of significant experience in multidisciplinary assignments in an Oil & Gas environment as System Engineer, Lead Design Eng., Mechanical design engineer, preferably in the centrifugal pumps sector.
• Good knowledge of API standards (API 610, 614, 682) and rotating equipment integration.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D modelling software and MS Office Suite.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

Working patterns

• Flexible working hours – flexing the times to fit your productivity.

Benefits and compensation

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability programmes.
• Financial programmes tailored to you.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Initial pay range: EUR43,200 – 59,400, subject to Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti provisions.

Other details

Internal title for this role: Lead Engineer, Technical Support & Management, Project Engineering.