Technical Leader – System Engineering

avec compétence GmbH; Baden; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Power generation seeks a senior system engineer to lead engineering activities for conversion, modification and upgrade projects in the power industry. You will guide design, define concepts, and coordinate a global team.

The role emphasizes risk management, process control, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to deliver robust solutions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in system engineering for conversions and upgrades in the power industry.
• Degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of gas turbine, steam turbine, or HRSG and water-steam cycle system engineering.
• Experience with risk assessment methods such as FMEA, HAZOP, and functional safety.
• Proven experience leading technical work across global teams.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers, setting priorities and supporting project execution.
• Guide system and process design, including process flow diagrams and functional specifications.
• Define operating concepts, protection strategies, and control concept narratives.
• Oversee bottoming cycle capability studies and review technical outputs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen project planning and risk management.
• Use root cause analysis to turn field experience into product improvements.
• Maintain tools, work instructions, and process controls to improve engineering consistency.

Skills

System engineering leadership

Turbine systems

Project leadership

Risk assessment (FMEA/HAZOP)

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering

Job description

This role leads system engineering for power plant conversion, modification and upgrade projects, as well as new product introductions, within the power generation sector.

Tasks

• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers, setting priorities and supporting project execution
• Guide system and process design, including process flow diagrams and functional specifications
• Define operating concepts, protection strategies, and control concept narratives
• Oversee bottoming cycle capability studies and review technical outputs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen project planning and risk management
• Use root cause analysis to turn field experience into product improvements
• Maintain tools, work instructions, and process controls to improve engineering consistency

Profile

• Significant experience in system engineering for conversion and upgrade projects within the power industry
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine, steam turbine, or heat recovery steam generator and water-steam cycle system engineering
• Experience with risk assessment methods such as FMEA, HAZOP, and functional safety
• Proven experience leading technical work across global teams
• Strong English communication skills

Offer

• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

Company

Power generation