Generator Project Engineering Manager Hydro / Gestionnaire de projet en ingénierie alternateur [...]

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Generator Project Engineering Manager to lead the technical execution of generator design for the hydroelectric sector. This pivotal role involves coordinating between engineering disciplines, managing project budgets, and serving as the primary communication link with clients. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have extensive experience in project management and generator design. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and excellence in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Knowledge of generator design and project management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical interface between design teams and project management.
• Manage engineering schedules and ensure alignment with delivery targets.

Skills

Generator Design

Engineering Project Management

Customer Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Generator project engineering manager will be responsible for the technical execution of generator design for the hydroelectric industry. He/She will coordinate between engineering disciplines working on generator design and its associated systems, and serve as the primary communication link between the engineering design teams and the project office.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

1. Be the technical interface between the design engineering team working on generator products and the main Engineering Project Manager.
2. Analyze and coordinate technical contract requirements with the customer and product design team.
3. Plan and manage coordination meetings with design engineers assigned to the generator product.
4. Manage engineering schedule and align technical decisions to meet delivery deadlines, quality, and cost targets.
5. Coordinate collection of technical feedback from projects and develop mitigation plans with design engineers.
6. Manage project budget, margin movements, and technical opportunities for the generator design engineering team.
7. Support site teams during installation and commissioning of hydro generating units.
8. Provide work packages to each design engineering discipline, including client requirements, interfaces, planning, performance, reliability, and budget.
9. Manage technical documentation related to the generator product.
10. Serve as the technical single point of contact to the customer for the generator product.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of generator design.
• Experience in engineering project management.
• Experience in customer relationship management.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications/Characteristics

• Experience in the hydroelectric industry.
• Fluent in French.
• Member of a Canadian professional engineering license.
• Project management certification.
• Leadership, proactiveness, sense of urgency, autonomy; ability to interact across functions.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multitasking activities in a multicultural and global environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.