Project Design Engineer (location Niagara Falls, Canada)

Are you passionate about innovative design and engineering? KUBO Group is looking for a talented Project Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll lead the design process, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and bring cutting-edge solutions to life. Want to learn more about this exciting opportunity? Read on for further details.

Reporting to the VP – North America, the Project Design Engineer is responsible for overseeing and providing design support by engaging and understanding client requirements then transforming that into a facility design

Who is KUBO?

The KUBO Group based in the Netherlands, is a World Leader with 80 years of experience providing Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) projects through innovative solutions around the world. We are currently building a permanent office in the Niagara Region to support design and project development for the North American market.

KUBO Group now consists of approximately 240 employees who are active worldwide at our offices, in our own production facility in the Netherlands and at construction sites worldwide. We have now opened branches in China, Canada and the US and will continue to expand in the coming years. We are also proud of the fact that recently PDI, HAWE and SDF have also joined the KUBO Group. In this way we can offer our customers an even more complete range and we respond to developments in the market.

Our vision is to really want to make a difference for people and for our planet. Working at KUBO therefore means building the sustainable world of tomorrow!

• As a member of the North American engineering team, the Project Design Engineer interfaces both within the KUBO organization and with our external strategic partners to deliver effective Greenhouse and facility designs;
• Providing direct support to our Commercial Team by directly engaging with Client and determining their requirements resulting in a Facility design concept that matches their needs and budget;
• Represents the company’s technical position clearly, skillfully and effectively with world-class customers and technology partners in the global food and agriculture sector (CEA);
• Works in close partnership with our Netherlands Home Office developing the company’s ability to deliver both designs and proposals quickly and accurately;
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures (Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, etc.);
• Responsible for contributing to a strong engineering organization and culture;
• Facilitate or oversee 3rd party Professional Engineering services during the engineering and procurement phases on the clients behalf;
• Key member of the Team to further grow and bolster company’s innovation and IP strategy;
• Work in coordination with Project Controls to keep project stakeholders and senior management informed on key project metrics;
• Participate in the professional development of the team.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc. or B.Eng in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering from an accredited recognized institution;
• 5 years of Design & Engineering experience in a construction or design environment;
• Professional engineering (P. Eng) or eligibility (EIT) designation an asset;
• Experience with indoor agricultural/greenhouse environments a definite asset;
• Strong presence and business acumen with the ability to effectively guide the design effort and gain the confidence of clients;
• Strong oral & written communication skills in the English language (Bilinguisme en français, un atout certain) for superior communication with customers in Canada and the USA;
• Excellent time management skills, ability to shift priorities on an ad hoc basis and flexibility with working hours;
• Highly collaborative and flexible - Ability to build effective working relationships with others inside and outside the organization, including leadership.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);
• Proficiency in Autocad;
• Experience with process flows, guidelines to standardize the workflow process;
• Results driven, you know how to participate in the technical details with analytical, planning and problem- solving skills;
• Ability to establish excellent business relationships with key suppliers, clients, business associates and stakeholders;
• Possess solution-based design, troubleshooting and failure prevention skills to enhance productivity, company revenue while addressing our client’s needs;
• Ability to contribute to a positive, safe and productive team atmosphere;
• Experience at responding to complex and stressful situations and resolving issues positively;
• Experience within the food, agricultural or CEA sectors a definite plus;
• Able to utilize networking software (Teams, etc.) and willingness to work with clients in different regions and time zones.

You will be working in a family business where people are central. Development is part of the identity of the organization. That is why we have our own KUBO Academy, which we are very proud of. Within your own learning environment in this Academy you can certify yourself, you have classroom (group) training and there is so much more.

We are a growing organization and work hard every day to further expand our leading position. This means many opportunities to develop yourself (further). Plenty of opportunities! All you have to do is grab them.

KUBO also offers you:

• A good salary and other attractive benefits that we would like to discuss with you in advance
• 3 weeks vacation days
• Group Benefits Program, including Health & Pension Plan
• Travel allowance when applicable

Apply through our website or if you need more information, you can send an email to our HRM department recruitment@kubo.nl.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

KUBO is the specialist in building innovative greenhouse projects all over the world. Innovations are key in our line of business. Businesses have more and increasingly high demands regarding the quality of their greenhouses and installations. In recent years, KUBO has aligned its organisation to these demands. The organisation now has 90 employees working in the office, in the factory and on building projects. Together and with our partners, we can rapidly respond to new developments. Our unique innovations, such as the Ultra-Clima® greenhouse concept, are based on our own research and development.