Hydro Project Engineer

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

 

Hydro Project Engineer

Charlotte, NC or Spokane, WA - hybrid

 

As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how. Hydroelectric innovation is a key part of the transition to sustainable energy. From design to construction, our team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydro USA, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and energy Made in America.

 

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SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Hydro Project Engineer, or System Engineer, bridges the boundaries between engineering and project management, leading the technical activities as a whole with the Engineering, Procurement and Installation teams. This position is the primary technical point of contact for the project team and reports to the Project Manager in the team context.

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES: 
Primary responsibilities are listed but not limited to the following: Responsible for the related costs, delivery schedule, quality and targets of the System (“System” means generator and auxiliaries, turbine and auxiliaries, penstock, gates, electrical power systems or any other assigned systems);

• Participation in the creation of the overall time schedule and work breakdown structure.
• Creation of the Purchase Order Requisition and participation in negotiations with suppliers.
• Responsible for the general scope determination and for managing and following up the supply of the process from conceptualizing the design to delivery of the components to site
• Responsible for validating and approving the  supplier production schedules;
• Responsible for the technical clarifications with customer and supplier;
• Responsible for organizing design review meetings and the manufacturing kick-off;
• Elaborate, collect and assess the documentation required and veto technical dispositions in case of deviations (cost, schedule, quality);
• Assemble and submittal of  technical deliverables;
• Organizes and facilitates meetings regarding technical activities;
• Ensures stakeholders interpret the technical specification and expectations correctly, contract based concept;
• Consolidates the opinions of others to define the technical strategy and the supply plan in collaboration with the Project Manager and the Procurement Department;
• Participates in the selection, negotiations and technical discussions of the main suppliers and sub-contractors;
• Responsible for making sure engineering deliverables and supply deliveries are made on-time and according to established quality criteria for the related System;
• Follows-up on Non-Conformances and Change Management with the customer, vendors and engineering;
• In collaboration with the Project Manager, analyzes, defines and implements a contingency plan to correct any issues or deviations that can have an impact on their projects.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the fields of hydroelectricity and related design and manufacturing activities;
• Experience in technical coordination of engineering activities and subcontracting;
• Good verbal and written communication.

 

Competencies:

• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial design.