Department Manager - Layout & Piping Engineering (Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Department Manager - Layout & Piping Engineering (Infrastructure): Overseeing project delivery and technical decisions within the Layout & Piping discipline for waste-to-X infrastructure with an accent on quality, schedule adherence, and resource planning. Focus on leading high-performing engineering teams, ensuring technical accuracy in pipe classes and valves, and optimizing organizational growth.

Location: Onsite in Milano, Italy

Salary: From 77,000 EUR/year (gross)

Company

hirify.global is a global innovation leader in waste infrastructure, specializing in waste-to-X technology to create energy, heat, and hydrogen from waste.

What you will do

• Ensure successful project delivery with a strong focus on quality and schedule adherence.
• Take full ownership of technical and organizational decisions within the Layout & Piping discipline.
• Lead, empower, and motivate a dynamic engineering team.
• Coach team members and define clear growth paths and accountability.
• Promote collaboration and continuous professional development across the team.
• Build and maintain a high-performing, expert, and sustainable engineering organization.

Requirements

• Over 15 years of expertise in piping engineering.
• 5+ years of experience managing Layout and Piping departments.
• Deep knowledge of layout design, material selection, pipe supports, and flexibility/stress analysis.
• Experience managing pipe classes and valves to high engineering standards.
• Fluency in English and Italian required.
• Must be based in Milano, Italy.

Culture & Benefits

• Personal development opportunities through the Inova Academy.
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international company.
• Excellent employment conditions and a central office location with good transport links.
• Opportunity to gain insight into various technical disciplines.