Project Design Engineer

We’re looking for a skilled Project Design Engineer to join our Engineering Team. In this role, you will be the technical key player within the Project Team. Your main responsibility will be to ensure the correct design of biomass energy solutions for our customers, meeting both budget and deadline requirements. You’ll work on holistically designing biomass energy plants, calculating combustion systems, heat exchangers, and auxiliary equipment. Working closely with the Project Layout Designer, you will coordinate and follow up on the detailed project design.

about the job

As our Project Design Engineer, you will:

Take overall technical responsibility for your assigned VYNCKE project.
Calculate energy plant specifications, including sizing of main components and auxiliary systems, in line with contract requirements, budget, and design standards.
Develop the holistic design of the energy plant in collaboration with the Project Layout Designer, then create Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) based on the final design.
Define water and steam flows, fuel feeding, and cooling circuits to ensure the plant achieves the guaranteed capacity, efficiency, and emissions.
Monitor budget implications, prepare data sheets, and review construction drawings.
Maintain close communication with suppliers and subcontractors to find the most suitable and cost-effective solutions.

About you

We imagine our ideal candidate would:

Hold a degree in thermal engineering, power engineering, heating and ventilation, refrigeration, or have relevant experience.
Have experience in thermodynamics, stress calculations and component design. Knowledge of boiler construction codes, machine design and piping design is an asset.
Be willing to travel occasionally.
Be a team player.
Be fluent in English, both spoken and written. Local and other languages are an advantage.

About our offer

Join VYNCKE, and we can promise you that you will embark on a learning journey.
We offer an environment where your skills are valued, with a direct impact by advising and supporting your fellow Vynckeneers.
You’ll be part of a team that trusts and empowers you, where every challenge is an opportunity to shine and there is room for initiative and an openness to communicate your vision and ideas.
Your career is more than a job – it’s a path to making a meaningful impact in the world of clean energy, one project at a time.
You’ll work closely with the Project Manager on each VYNCKE project and report to the Engineering Team Manager.

About VYNCKE

In 1912, more than a century ago, VYNCKE was born from the hands of a single blacksmith: Louis VYNCKE. Today, we’ve grown into a leader in the industry of clean energy technology. Our journey from a family-run workshop to a pioneer in clean energy has been driven by an unwavering commitment to our customers and a deep respect for our planet. At VYNCKE, you join a legacy and a community that values tradition while fearlessly stepping into the future.

Is this your career match?

Great! We can’t wait to hear from you to find out if we see the match too.

This is how you become a Vynckeneer

Our application process is designed not only to find the right match, but to offer you insights and a true taste of the VYNCKE experience. You’ll learn about us, about yourself, and about your future.

We contact you

After you apply, our first step is to connect with you, opening the door to possibilities and understanding your aspirations.

We meet face-to-face

Our in-person discussions are where we dive deeper, understanding your skills and how you can spark with us.

We offer you a spot

If it’s a match, we warmly offer you a spot in the VYNCKE family, marking the start of an exciting journey together.