Calculation Board and Piping Stress Engineer
Are you ready to contribute to high-impact, international energy projects shaping the future of low-carbon industry?
Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low-carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security, and installing critical infrastructures.
Its offer to companies, States and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures.
With over 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of €1.417 billion in 2024, operating in 28 countries across 5 continents.
Within this framework, John Cockerill Energy plays a key role in the energy transition by delivering advanced solutions for power generation, heat recovery, hydrogen, renewable energy and industrial decarbonisation, supporting customers worldwide in building a more sustainable energy future.
Why join John Cockerill Energy?
1. Meaningful impact: contribute to energy projects directly supporting decarbonisation and energy efficiency.
2. Global reach: collaborate with multicultural teams and work on complex projects worldwide.
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3. Supportive environment: benefit from a culture of flexibility, autonomy and work-life balance.
4. Engineering & decision centers on the same site: evolve in an agile, engineering-driven environment enabling fast and informed decisions.
Because the energy transition requires reliable, efficient and sustainable technologies, John Cockerill Energy continuously innovates to deliver solutions combining performance, safety and environmental responsibility.
Your role
As a Calculation Board and Piping Stress Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting energy projects and business activities, from early engineering phases to execution support. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with customer needs, technical requirements and project objectives.
This position combines strong technical expertise, analytical work, and coordination with multiple teams, often in an international project environment.
Your responsibilities include:
5. Performing piping flexibility and stress calculations using Intergraph CAESAR II software in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
6. Carrying out various engineering calculations related to the design and technical development of boilers and industrial systems, mainly in the fields of mechanics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
7. Analyzing loads, stresses, and boundary conditions, and proposing technical solutions to ensure mechanical integrity and reliability.
8. Supporting engineering studies from basic design to detailed engineering, including review of technical documentation and calculation notes.
9. Collaborating with piping, mechanical, process and project teams to ensure consistency between calculations, design choices and project constraints.
10. Providing technical support during project execution, manufacturing, installation and commissioning phases when required.
Your team
You will join a multidisciplinary and collaborative team, working closely with engineers, designers, project managers and business stakeholders.
The work culture encourages knowledge sharing, teamwork and continuous improvement, supported by a management style based on trust, autonomy and clear communication.
Your profile
Experience & technical skills
11. Higher education in Electromechanics, preferably with a specialization in Energy, or equivalent relevant experience.
12. Experience in piping stress analysis and engineering calculations, or strong motivation to develop expertise in these areas.
13. Knowledge of piping calculation software, particularly Intergraph CAESAR II, is a strong asset.
14. Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals related to mechanics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
15. Proficiency in standard Office tools and ability to work with technical documentation and calculation reports.
16. Comfortable working in a design office environment, requiring accuracy, rigor and a systematic approach.
Personal & behavioral skills
17. Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
18. Willingness to work in a young, dynamic and international environment.
19. Fluent in French with a good command of English; willingness to further develop language skills if needed.
What we offer
At John Cockerill, we deeply value your contribution:
20. Attractive salary package with many extra-legal benefits: company car, meal vouchers, flat-rate expenses, hospitalization/life/death/guaranteed income insurance, variable remuneration ranging from 0–25% of your gross annual salary, profit-sharing scheme based on progress and results
21. Comprehensive onboarding: a 6-month training with plenty of learning opportunities
22. Career development: regular reviews, large catalogue of training, and career progression
23. International opportunities: potential to evolve within your sector, across different sectors or businesses, and across different regions
24. 31 days off
The recruitment process
Ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the future of energy?
What are the next steps?
25. First interview with
26. On-site or virtual meeting with Damien, Draftsmen & Pipestress Manager
27. Final interview with Nicolas, HR Generalist
Is it a match between you and John Cockerill? May this collaboration begin!
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