Senior Project Engineer (working US hours 1 PM - 9 PM)

NewCold; Breda; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits and compensation package

Job summary

A leading logistics services firm in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Project Engineer. This role requires management of complex designs and oversight of construction projects, contributing significantly to the engineering team's development. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and at least 10 years of experience in logistics real estate, along with strong project engineering skills. This position offers an attractive international scope and requires working US hours.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in logistics real estate.
• Evidence of a strong background in Project Engineering.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Willing to travel regularly.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment.
• Highly proficient in English; any other European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs.
• Overseeing product construction and testing to ensure project efficiency.
• Evaluating changes that impact project scope, budget, or schedule.
• Develop new engineering concepts for warehouses (e.g., Energy Management).
• Provide input on project outcomes and resolve escalated issues with operations and other departments.
• Provide strategic direction to ensure successful project outcomes and completion.

Skills

Project Engineering

Logistics real estate

Risk management

Dynamic work environment adaptability

Proficiency in English

Education

Master degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

To support our worldwide growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Project Engineer to join our Design & Engineering Team. As a Senior Project Engineer you will be the professional with intensive knowledge of projects, engineering and cold stores, contributing to the continuous knowledge development of the department. The focus is on being a true professional in project engineering and developing the engineering skills of the team, with responsibility for the design and construction of the building and its installations from the Business Development phase until final takeover by Operations. This role will support our Lead Project Engineer in Chicago, US; working hours will be shifted to 13:00-21:00. Travel to US projects is required about 1 week every 6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. Managing the progress and identifying and manage risks.
• Overseeing product construction and testing to ensure completion of projects as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Evaluating and improving the changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project.
• Developing new engineering concepts for the benefit of our warehouses (for example Energy Management).
• Providing input regarding project outcomes and resolving escalated issues arising from operations in coordination with other departments.
• Providing strategic direction to ensure successful project outcomes and completion.
• Giving engineering life-cycle support to realized warehouses.
• Providing support to business development initiatives.
• Providing support to operational initiatives while safeguarding NewColds Design and Engineering standards.
• Providing support to sustainability initiatives and integrating them within NewColds standard design.
• Preparing tender packages for the general contractor and other specialist contractors.
• Supporting permitting processes and strategy.
• Liaising with local engineers for input on design.

Who are we looking for?

You have:

• Master degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• At least 10 years of experience in logistics real estate (in a role as contractor, developer, consultant or client)
• Evidence of a strong background in Project Engineering
• Willing to travel regularly
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment
• Highly proficient in English; any other European language is a plus

Are you up for the job?

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that your CV is in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. A second interview will follow with a wider group of NewCold team members.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the international scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.

Can we welcome you on board as our new Senior Project Engineer working US hours 13:00-21:00 and help continue our successful growth?

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Warehousing and Storage