Young Graduate Program for engineers

About Catalay

Our team takes pride in building strong relationships with our employees, ensuring we find the perfect fit for your expertise and career goals. We can help you tackle challenges in strategic planning, project management, and process optimization, putting your skills to work on projects that run smoothly from design to maintenance.

We mainly focus on innovative and sustainable projects within different sectors such as (petro)chemical, food, pharma, energy, construction and so on.

We are committed to creating a continuous learning culture. As Catalay is part of Sisu, we have access to a wide range of trainings in multiple domains, ranging from project management to creating a culture of performance.

Your Catalay journey

1. Champagne – You just signed your contract at Catalay, welcome home!

2. Let’s grab lunch – Meet the Catalay team and celebrate your first mission together.

3. Start your first mission – Woohoow! It’s really started now. You will begin your first mission at Catalay.

4. 3 months in – A visit of your talent manager on site to get a deeper understanding of your project.

5. 6 months in – Dinner party! Share your learnings with your peers.

6. 1 year in – Look back on your career, and plan for the future, based on your personal? development plan.

Start your journey today

Testimonials of your peers

Flynn Van Tulden and Arno Roelants discuss the interesting projects they got involved in thanks to Catalay. Find out how they experienced it as young graduates and the lessons they learned.

Be the expert

We’ll organize group trainings & workshops to continue developing your future-proof skills. Make sure you’re present and you invest time in building your career . These trainings and certifications will make you a master in your field. Improve your skills in one (or more) of these fields: – Atex training & workshop – IT training Dawan – BA4/BA5 certification – HSE – AutoCAD, Caneco – …

Train your soft skills

You’ll learn the ins and outs of clear and impactful communication styles, how to effectively influence decisions and advocate for your ideas. And there’s more! You’llpractice how to present a business case with confidence, gain the skills to navigate diverse perspectives and build strong stakeholder relationships. Finally, you’ll get the opportunity to discover how to handle feedback constructively and leverage it for growth.

You’re in charge

Craft your dream career path with your personal Talent Manager. We’ll help you identify your strengths, and build a personalized development plan to get you there.

Buddy up

Want to get matched with a helpful consultant who can guide you? Say no more. We’ve got you covered and will connect you with someone who has a little more experience under their belt. Good to know: your match has followed a similar path like you and will be able to give you good advice along the way. Work hard, play hard

The story of Emmanuel

“When I finished my studies, I wasn’t sure yet if I wanted to become a consultant. Later, I realised I enjoyed the versatility that comes with consultancy. The trainings that Catalay offers and their afterworks are a big advantage because they strengthen the bond among the consultants!”
Emmanuel Van Hees – Project Manager
The story of Niels

“Catalay’s way of working is very clear: they offer me an overview of various projects, so I’m always aware of what is out there without having to go search on my own. The training aspect at Catalay is also valuable and helped me start at demanding positions with confidence.”
Niels Franck – Planning Coordinator
The story of Olivier

What would you say to students considering signing up with Catalay?
“Go for it! Catalay genuinely supports you in the search for a suitable job. Additionally, the after-work events are an opportunity to meet new people. It’s not only fun, but it also allows you to expand your network. Moreover, you can exchange tips and ask questions. For example, I can meet engineers there who handle HVAC for other companies. So, I would say: join Catalay!”
Olivier Lisen - Project Engineer HVAC