Plant Engineering Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used Plant Engineering
Kenan Š.
Last position:
Enterprise Architecture at Swiss Krono
- Building up the Enterprise Architecture department. Preparing the convergence of IT / OT.
- Mapping the global business application landscape (6 countries).
- Concept for a graph model of the application landscape. Storing the results in the open-source graph database Neo4J. Various reports in the database query language CYPHER and the visualization component BLOOM. Automatic generation of IT architecture diagrams.
- Development of an application taxonomy to identify redundant applications.
- Applying Gartner's Software Portfolio Management TIME model (Tolerate, Invest, Migrate, and Eliminate) for portfolio management.
- Enterprise Architecture Governance: establishing architecture guidelines for documenting measures and decisions.
- Process modeling according to Porter (Value Chain).
- Various architecture approvals for change requests and documentation in Architecture Decision Records (ADR).
- Working on the RACI matrix for various processes.
- Working on business capabilities as preparation for a LeanIX rollout.
- Contributing to the concept for IT/OT convergence.
- Establishing architecture guidelines in a very pragmatic corporate culture. Knowledge about applications and responsibilities is spread across the world.
Daniel K.
Last position:
Technical Project Manager & Interim Manager at Remmert GmbH
- Project volume in €: ~15 million
- Number of employees: 8
- Managing strategic projects & leading procurement
- Outsourcing standard products abroad
- Process optimization in quality management
- Interim manager for purchasing & procurement
- Planning and implementation of optimization measures
- Material flow in production
- Warehouse management
- Process automation
Christian G.
Last position:
Product Owner – Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS application platform at iApps Technologies GmbH
- Led the redesign of an iOS and Android B2B SaaS solution.
- Developed the product vision and strategy and designed the platform architecture.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to create a user-centered, forward-looking product.
- Identified market trends and analyzed feedback from stakeholders and customers.
- Developed a well-thought-out feature set.
- Led the product design and development process.
- Created Balsamiq wireframes.
- Conducted comprehensive market and competitor analysis.
- Defined the product roadmap and feature scope, managed and prioritized the backlog.
- Crafted and wrote epics and user stories.
- Briefed UI designers and reviewed and approved Figma layouts.
Roland C.
Last position:
Co-Program Lead at German Corporation (confidential)
- Co-led the overall program for optimization of G&A functions at group level
- Reviewed and refined the program architecture: governance, work packages, milestones and steering logic
- Developed the strategy for establishing a shared service center
- Program in execution (engagement ongoing)
Bernd H.
Last position:
Project Manager Secondary Vehicle Procurement at DB Infrago AG
- Quickly took over responsibilities after predecessor's departure
- Quickly prepared alternative procurement scenarios with transparent commercial analysis
- Thematically and personally reconnected loose, interdisciplinary threads
- Identified win-win potentials in cooperation with customers
Sven G.
Last position:
Managing Director, Independent Consultant at SENNEO GmbH
- Technical development processes, methods and organizational development
- Focus on E/E including software, transformation, systems engineering
- Industries: Automotive, aviation, machinery and plant engineering
Stephan J.
Last position:
PMO at Fritz Winter GmbH & Co. KG
Frank S.
Last position:
Consultant at West-East Consulting
- Cross-Cultural Investments
- Net-Zero Initiatives
- IHK Certified Specialist in Hydrogen Technology
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Statistics of experts using Plant Engineering
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years (Germany: 30 years)
Position duration
2.8 years (Germany: 5.6 years)
Positions per freelancer
17 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Operations, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 87%)
Master's degree or higher
80% (Germany: 47%)
Doctorate
40% (Germany: 14%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Berlin using Plant Engineering
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Plant Engineering experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (88%)
- Energy (75%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Construction (50%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Transportation (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Plant Engineering Covers
Plant Engineering brings together the planning, design and delivery of industrial facilities and their supporting systems. It covers process layouts, equipment selection, piping, utilities, electrical systems, controls, safety and maintainability. The work connects technical disciplines from an early concept through commissioning and operation.
Facilities and Systems
Companies use Plant Engineering to create or modernise production sites, chemical facilities, energy plants, food and beverage lines, pharmaceutical environments and water treatment systems. The scope may include a complete facility or a focused package such as process piping, clean utilities or material handling. Clear interfaces are essential when several systems must work together.
Tools and Disciplines
Strong specialists understand the engineering methods and software that keep plant projects coordinated.
- 3D plant models, CAD layouts and BIM coordination
- Process flow diagrams, P&IDs and equipment specifications
- Piping, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation design
- PLC, DCS and SCADA interfaces with automation teams
- HAZOP preparation, documentation and technical compliance
When to Bring in Specialists
Freelance expertise helps when a project needs capacity for front-end design, detailed engineering or a plant expansion. It is also valuable during a design review, a technology transfer, a shutdown or a commissioning phase. In Berlin, local industrial and research environments may benefit from specialists who can combine on-site coordination with remote document work.
Project Deliverables
A capable professional can turn process requirements into coordinated, reviewable documentation. Typical outputs include plot plans, equipment lists, line lists, P&IDs, isometrics, cable schedules, specifications, layouts, risk records and commissioning plans. They should manage revisions, assumptions and interfaces rather than treating drawings as isolated deliverables.
What Strong Professionals Show
Look for experience with the plant type, process constraints and project phase that matter to your scope. Strong professionals ask about codes, hazardous areas, materials, utilities, access and future maintenance before proposing a design. They communicate clearly across disciplines, use controlled documentation and explain trade-offs in language that operations and management can both use.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Plant Engineering — answered in short.
Plant Engineering is used to plan, design, expand and improve industrial facilities and their process systems. It can cover equipment, piping, utilities, electrical distribution, automation, safety and commissioning from concept through operation.
Plant Engineering focuses on the process, equipment and technical interfaces that make an industrial facility operate. Building design concentrates more on the structure and occupied spaces, while construction planning coordinates execution, sequencing, resources and site delivery.
A strong Plant Engineering specialist may also understand process design, P&IDs, CAD or BIM coordination, piping stress, instrumentation, automation and industrial safety. Familiarity with procurement, commissioning and document control is useful when the role spans several project phases.
The right level depends on the facility, risk and project phase rather than a fixed tenure. Plant Engineering work involving hazardous processes, complex brownfield interfaces or commissioning calls for a professional who has handled comparable systems and can demonstrate relevant deliverables.
Plant Engineering supports remote work for modelling, calculations, specifications, reviews and document coordination. On-site visits may still be needed for surveys, contractor interfaces, equipment inspections or commissioning, so the working model should be agreed around the facility and phase.
Ask for examples that match your process, plant type and deliverables rather than relying on broad labels. A capable Plant Engineering professional should explain how they control interfaces, manage revisions, verify assumptions and coordinate with operations, procurement and construction.
Plant Engineering projects commonly use CAD and 3D plant design tools, BIM environments, P&ID systems and document-control software. The exact stack varies, but specialists should be able to exchange data reliably and preserve equipment, line and revision information across disciplines.
High-quality Plant Engineering balances process performance, safety, compliance, access, maintainability and delivery constraints. The documentation is coordinated, traceable and understandable, while the design reflects real operating conditions instead of only satisfying a drawing or model review.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Plant Engineering in their recent projects is 167 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,339 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Plant Engineering in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 80% hold at least a Master's degree, and 40% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Plant Engineering in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Plant Engineering in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Plant Engineering in their recent projects are Manufacturing (88%), Energy (75%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Plant Engineering in their recent projects are Operations (100%), Project Management (100%), and Information Technology (75%).
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