Pressure Vessel Engineer
Airswift
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Job Description
About The Company
Our client is a major international engineering and technology player operating in the energy, refining, and petrochemical sectors. The organisation delivers large-scale industrial projects requiring high technical standards, strict regulatory compliance, and strong expertise in static and pressure equipment engineering. To support its engineering activities in France, the company is seeking an experienced Pressure Vessel Engineer to reinforce its project teams.
The Assignment
You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team involved in complex industrial projects with high criticality equipment. Your scope will include engineering and specification of pressure vessels and static equipment, supplier technical evaluation and follow-up, coordination with other engineering disciplines, and ensuring full compliance with international codes, standards, and safety requirements. This position offers exposure to a high-level EPC engineering environment with strong technical rigor and international interfaces.
The Role
As a Pressure Vessel Engineer, you will act as Equipment Requisition Engineer for static equipment and pressure vessels. You will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment is correctly designed and dimensioned, compliant with applicable codes and regulations, aligned with project and client technical requirements, and properly followed up throughout vendor engineering phases. You will work closely with suppliers, engineering teams, and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Pressure Equipment Design & Engineering
- Perform mechanical calculations of pressure vessels using AutoPipe Vessels.
- Design and size static equipment: columns, drums, heat exchangers, reactors, filters, storage tanks.
- Issue material data sheets (MDS) and guide drawings.
- Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and pressure equipment regulations.
Technical Specifications & Tender Phase
- Prepare technical specifications for calls for tender.
- Participate in technical bid analysis and clarification meetings.
- Prepare technical comparison tables.
- Support the selection of equipment suppliers.
Vendor Documents Review & Follow-up
- Follow up supplier engineering after purchase order.
- Review and validate vendor drawings, calculations, and documentation.
- Manage technical interfaces between vendors and internal disciplines.
- Ensure consistency between vendor data and project requirements.
Coordination & Interfaces
- Interface with process, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and civil teams.
- Participate in coordination meetings.
- Support resolution of technical issues during project execution.
HSE & Quality
- Apply project HSE rules and safety procedures.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with quality and safety standards.
Profile
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Pressure Vessel Engineer or Static Equipment Engineer.
- Experience in oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical projects.
- Background in engineering companies or equipment vendors is required.
Education
- Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering preferred (pressure equipment / boiler-making specialization is a strong advantage).
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of pressure vessel design and static equipment.
- Experience with AutoPipe Vessels.
- Proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD or BricsCAD is required.
Soft Skills
- Autonomous and well-organized.
- Strong analytical and technical mindset.
- Good communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary project environment.
Work Conditions
- Location: Villeurbanne (France)
- Start Date: 4 May 2026
- Contract Duration: Until 30 October 2026
- Work Model: On-site presence within engineering teams
Next Step
Our recruitment team supports candidates throughout the selection process. Profiles that may not meet every requirement but demonstrate strong pressure equipment expertise and motivation to work on complex EPC projects are encouraged to apply.
Key skills/competency
- Pressure Vessel Design
- Static Equipment Engineering
- Mechanical Calculations
- ASME & EN Codes
- PED/DESP Compliance
- AutoPipe Vessels
- Technical Specifications
- Vendor Document Review
- EPC Project Experience
- Oil & Gas Industry
How to Get Hired at Airswift
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with pressure vessel design, static equipment, and specific codes like ASME and EN, relevant to EPC projects.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency in AutoPipe Vessels, AutoCAD/BricsCAD, and your understanding of oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical sectors.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Prepare to discuss how you've handled technical issues and coordinated with diverse engineering teams.
- Highlight relevant experience: Detail your 3+ years of experience in engineering companies or as a vendor, focusing on your Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Prepare for French/English interviews: Be ready to discuss your qualifications in both English and French, showcasing your communication skills.
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