Company Overview and Expertise
HJK Consulting Engineers GmbH, headquartered in Austria, operates as an independent, multi-discipline consultancy with a global footprint across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Founded by Hans-Joerg Klapf, a Senior Consultant with over 30 years' experience in multimillion-dollar projects worldwide, the company specializes in engineering and manufacturing within the iron and steel, oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, energy, and environmental technology sectors. The firm is dedicated to delivering first-class service, leveraging a team of experts with extensive industry experience and upholding core values of expanding possibilities, respecting individuals, and adopting a strategic perspective.
Comprehensive Consulting Services
HJK Consulting Engineers offers a broad spectrum of services, including project management, technology advisory, and operational consulting. This encompasses commissioning management for complex industrial plants like BOF, AOD, LF, and RH-Degassing facilities, alongside advisory in sourcing, procurement, and implementation of various industrial complexes such as rolling mills, DRI/HBI plants, and mini-mills. The company also provides business process analysis and redesign, operational improvement strategies, and critical contract development. Their technical expertise is further enhanced through partnerships offering Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Specialized Business Units and Strategic Focus
In addition to core engineering and project services, HJK Consulting Engineers features specialized business units. The 'Energy and Environment' unit focuses on energy saving, recovery, and waste-to-energy solutions, collaborating with academic institutions to promote environmental sustainability, particularly 'Green Steel Making.' The company also champions 'Dual Vocational Training,' offering tailored programs based on Austria's successful model. A unique 'Life and Social Counseling' unit, led by Dagmar Maria Klapf, provides psychosocial and expat counseling, addressing the challenges of international assignments with professional training and personal experience, available online in German and English.
Client-Centric Approach and Global Network
Operating on a win-win philosophy, HJK Consulting Engineers serves a diverse international client base, including major industry players. The company's mission is to provide tailor-made solutions that optimize profitability, especially for modernization, revamping, and relocation projects. This is underpinned by a robust global network of industry professionals, partner companies, and academic institutions. This collaborative approach ensures access to specialized expertise, from state-of-the-art laser scanning for 'as-built' documentation to advanced market and feasibility studies, empowering clients with informed decision-making and efficient project execution.








