Project Engineer

The Kingfish Company; Kats; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

High-tech production environment

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

The Kingfish Company is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Technical Department and help shape the future of sustainable food production.

You will lead capital investment projects from concept through commissioning at our state-of-the-art production facility, coordinating with operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience in project engineering, design, or industrial project delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver capital investment projects from concept through commissioning.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and system integrators to meet timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate on PLC/SCADA modifications and control system integration.
• Support procurement, installation, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure project documentation, handover, and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)

P&ID development

PLC/SCADA knowledge

NEN 3140 / VCA certification (beneficial)

Job description

Join The Kingfish Company

At The Kingfish Company, we are pioneers in sustainable aquaculture and proud producers of premium-quality Yellowtail Kingfish. Operating one of the world's most advanced land-based Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), we combine innovation, technology, and sustainability to produce seafood with minimal environmental impact.

As we continue to expand and optimize our operations, we are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Technical Department and help shape the future of sustainable food production.

About the Role

As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and delivering capital investment projects from concept through commissioning. You will work on equipment upgrades, facility modifications, and new installations across our state-of-the-art production facility.

This is a hands-on engineering role that combines project management, engineering design, supplier coordination, and commissioning activities. You will collaborate closely with operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Engineering

• Translate operational and business needs into technical concepts and project scopes.
• Develop engineering designs, technical specifications, layouts, P&IDs, and engineering documentation.
• Select and specify mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure fully integrated solutions.

Project Management

• Manage projects from initiation to commissioning.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and system integrators.
• Monitor scope, budget, timelines, and project risks.
• Provide regular project progress reporting.

Automation & Control Systems

• Collaborate with automation and controls specialists on PLC and SCADA modifications.
• Review, test, and validate control system changes and integration activities.

Execution & Commissioning

• Support procurement, installation, inspections, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support performance optimization.
• Ensure complete project documentation and successful handover.

Maintenance & Operational Support

• Ensure new assets are correctly implemented within the CMMS system.
• Support maintenance teams with training and technical documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and future operational support.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with HSE requirements, applicable legislation, company standards, and engineering best practices.
• Promote safe, reliable, and maintainable engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering, engineering design, or industrial project delivery.
• Proven experience managing projects from concept through commissioning.
• Experience within industrial, manufacturing, utility, process, food, or similar technical environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is considered an advantage. [JD - Proje...gineer new | Word]

Technical Skills

• Experience with CAD software such as Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar.
• Familiarity with P&ID development and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems is an advantage.
• NEN 3140 and/or VCA certification is considered beneficial.

What we offer?

• The opportunity to work in one of the most innovative and sustainable aquaculture companies in the world.
• Challenging multidisciplinary engineering projects with real impact.
• A modern, high-tech production environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and ambitious team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Interested?

Would you like to contribute to the future of sustainable food production while working on technically challenging projects? We would love to hear from you.