Freelance Senior Piping & Mechanical Engineering Lead – Linz, Upper Austria – Interim ContractWe are seeking an experienced Senior Piping & Mechanical Engineering Lead to support a major industrial delivery program in Linz, Upper Austria. This interim role offers the opportunity to take ownership of engineering and execution-driven work packages across mechanical and piping scopes within a high-complexity capital project environment. If you have a strong background in piping engineering, prefabrication, site execution and tendering, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a fast-moving, delivery-focused setting.Location:Linz, Upper AustriaType:Interim Contract (Freelance)Start date:ImmediatelyDuration:Ongoing (project-based)Your ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate mechanical and piping engineering activities across multiple project workstreamsOwn the engineering interface between design, prefabrication, site installation and commissioning teamsSupport tendering, cost estimation and technical evaluations for mechanical and piping packagesProvide technical leadership for piping systems, layouts, materials and constructabilitySupport fabrication and modularisation strategies to optimise site executionAct as a key engineering interface between contractors, vendors and project managementEnsure engineering deliverables support safe, efficient and compliant site executionContribute to planning, sequencing and constructability reviewsSupport troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during fabrication and installationYour Requirements10+ years of experience in mechanical and piping engineering within industrial, energy, life sciences or process environmentsStrong background in piping design, engineering and executionExperience with prefabrication, modularisation or off-site fabricationExposure to tendering, cost estimation and technical bid evaluationSolid understanding of site-based construction and installationProven ability to operate in engineer-manager roles combining technical leadership with delivery responsibilityComfortable working in fast-moving, project-driven environmentsStrong communication and stakeholder coordination skillsFluent in English (German is an advantage)This is an excellent opportunity for a senior mechanical or piping professional who enjoys being close to execution and playing a visible role in driving engineering and site delivery on complex capital projects.If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to.