JOB DESCRIPTION
JUNIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (FREELANCE PART-TIME)
Location: Remote (UK or International)
Contract Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
Time Commitment: ~15 hours per week (flexible schedule)
Reporting to: Lead Project Engineer
we are a UK-based engineering company specialising in the design and integration of advanced industrial and energy systems.
Our projects involve multidisciplinary engineering, safety-critical equipment, and compliance with international certification and quality standards (ATEX, IEC, ISO, etc.).
The company works on innovative energy and industrial systems including:
1. Packaged energy systems
2. Microturbine enclosures
3. Heat-exchanger modules
4. Fuel conditioning systems
5. Control enclosures
6. Other safety-critical industrial equipment
We operate as a small, highly technical engineering team delivering real industrial projects.
we are seeking a Junior Project Engineer (Freelance) to support ongoing engineering and documentation activities.
The role is part-time (~15 hours per week) and suited to:
7. a final-year engineering student, or
8. a recent engineering graduate seeking practical experience.
The Junior Engineer will assist with technical documentation, design coordination, and project support tasks across multiple engineering disciplines.
Prior experience with regulated systems (ATEX, IEC, ISO) is not required, but the candidate must be organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a structured engineering environment.
3. Key Responsibilities
3.1 Engineering Design Support
9. Assist in preparing engineering drawings, layouts, and technical schematics.
10. Support design reviews and track engineering action items.
11. Coordinate inputs between mechanical, electrical, control, and fabrication disciplines.
3.2 Technical Documentation & Compliance
12. Prepare and maintain engineering documentation such as:
13. specifications
14. reports
15. compliance checklists
16. technical notes
17. Support assembly of project technical files for certification and compliance.
18. Organise supplier datasheets, certificates, and technical documentation.
19. Maintain document version control in accordance with structured engineering processes.
3.3 Project Coordination
20. Track engineering tasks and deliverables.
21. Prepare meeting minutes and action lists.
22. Communicate with suppliers or subcontractors to obtain technical information.
23. Assist with Bill of Materials (BoM) management and procurement tracking.
3.4 Testing & Validation Support
24. Assist in preparation of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) documentation.
25. Support supervised testing activities and system integration.
26. Record test observations and produce structured reports.
27. Assist with identification and tracking of non-conformities.
3.5 Quality & Process Support
28. Support creation of internal engineering procedures and work instructions.
29. Ensure project documentation remains organised and traceable.
30. Maintain structured project folders and documentation archives.
4. Required Skills & Profile
Essential
31. Final-year engineering student or recent engineering graduate
32. Strong organisational and analytical skills
33. Good written English
34. Ability to follow structured engineering processes
35. Reliability, discipline, and attention to detail
36. Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Nice to Have
37. Basic CAD familiarity
38. Understanding of electrical diagrams or instrumentation
39. Previous internship or engineering project experience
40. Interest in industrial energy systems
5. Working Arrangement
41. Freelance contractor position
42. Approximately 15 hours per week
43. Flexible schedule
44. Fully remote work
45. Work organised through structured task lists and deliverables
6. Benefits
46. Direct exposure to real industrial engineering projects
47. Experience with regulated engineering environments
48. Opportunity to develop practical engineering skills
49. Potential for longer-term collaboration depending on performance
7. Application Instructions
Applicants should submit:
50. CV (PDF)
51. Short motivation paragraph (510 lines)
52. Weekly availability