Job Description

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.


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.


In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future.


From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

SUMMARY OF ROLE


The 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

  • Experience in the fields of hydroelectricity, energy producing equipment or related design and manufacturing activities;

  • Experience in technical coordination of engineering activities and subcontracting;

  • Good verbal and written communication.

    • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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