Project Engineer at NewCold in Chicago, IL

Project Engineer

Build the future of food
At NewCold, we’re shaping the future of the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transport network connect the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Together with advanced robotics and cutting-edge technology, we’re not just keeping up with the times —we’re pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep the world’s food fresh and safe.

To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us!

Your role as a Project Engineer

Key responsibilities:

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$105,000 - $115,000

This position is eligible for a bonus in addition to the base pay range listed above.
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the salary band within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Benefits
NewCold also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a full range of competitive benefit programs, generally including health insurance, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition, we offer employees 4 weeks of accrued Paid Time Off as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, and date of hire.

Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, you are responsible for the design and construction of NewCold worksites and its
installations, from the business development phase until the final hand off to operations. You are an integral part
to the process, by leveraging your technical expertise you will help move projects forward and collaborate closely
with our Technical Services Team in the Netherlands.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead the design of NewCold buildings and their technical installations.
• Prepare tender packages for the general contractor and other subcontractors.
• Monitor the engineering process based on quality and Total Cost of Ownership.
• Organize on-site quality control during the execution of the project.
• Lead technical due diligence for prospective sites, coordinating zoning, utility, environmental,
geotechnical, and all permitting.
• Provide feedback via lessons learned on our Standard Design.

Requirements
• 3-5 years of relevant design and engineering experience.
• Strong background in Project Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and global working environment.
• Ability to work out of our USA Headquarters in the Chicagoland area.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to the Atlanta area.

Education/Certification
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or construction engineering.

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Who we are looking for:
We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals who thrive in collaborative and fast-moving environments. Our ideal candidate has:

Ready to make an impact?
Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. Join our team and help build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain. Your next career chapter starts at NewCold.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewCold provides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel. Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?

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Can we welcome you on board as our new Project Engineer and help continue our successful growth?

NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.