Hydro Subject Matter Expert

Andritz AG; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Subject Matter Expert in hydropower. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead critical projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to sustainable technology. With over 185 years of experience, the company is at the forefront of hydroelectric innovation, providing turnkey solutions from design to construction. You will be part of a dynamic team tackling challenging technical issues and ensuring quality in turbine and generator design. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended Health Insurance

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Individualized Training and Career Plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in hydropower engineering.
• Ability to mentor engineers and handle urgent technical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance for turbine and generator design.
• Lead and mentor engineers in design reviews and problem-solving.

Skills

Hydropower Engineering

Technical Mentoring

Mechanical Analysis

Project Management

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

CAD (Siemens NX preferred)

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Job family: Engineering

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Charlotte, NC, US

Working location: Charlotte, NC

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

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!

Subject Matter Expert

Location: Charlotte, NC or Spokane, WA

Summary of the role

The Engineering Subject Matter Expert will report into the Engineering Manager of US hydropower. This position will be the technical lead on critical time-sensitive projects. They will work with a diverse team to handle the most challenging and critical technical issues related to turbine, generator, gates, and BOP. This role will work closely with engineers by providing design consultation as well as mentorship to younger engineers to help ensure quality and timely solutions.

The Engineering Subject Matter Expert will support proposals and design phases of projects including risk identifications and mitigation, strategic technical decision and orientation, lessons learned sharing and training.

Responsibilities:

• Provide documented technical support and guidance to field and design related issues.
• Support the creation and review of budget and schedule proposals.
• Act as technical expert in design reviews and provide documented design guidance.
• Conduct/support design interface review and stack up calculations.
• Record and communicate lessons learned and corrective/preventive measures.
• Lead and mentor engineers in turbine and generator design.
• Analyze mechanical components, using in-house tools or developing calculations as necessary.
• Disposition and create technical reports to address non-conformances.
• Review and approve mechanical drawings to ensure contractual and internal requirements are met.
• Define technical requirements for manufacturing, installation and testing.
• Review and analyze site data and testing.
• Provide support for manufacturing, testing, installation and commissioning of systems as necessary.
• Participate in problem solving and root cause identification.
• Participate in the planning of engineering activities.

Do you fit the profile?
Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for engineering and hydropower with more than 15 years of experience in hydropower. They must be good technical mentors, have a high sense of urgency, able to handle dynamic urgent technical needs, be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

• 15+ years experience in hydropower.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Mastery in the areas of hydroelectric turbines and generators, and the systems that surround them.
• Engineer with broad experience in hydropower products, from engineering to installation and commissioning.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Ability to navigate complex organizations to identify stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills of technical issues to leadership and customers.
• Mastery of engineering and business processes.
• CAD knowledge (Siemens NX preferred).
• Knowledge of MS Office suite, and relevant IT tools.
• 10-15% travel domestically and abroad as required.

What do we offer?

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• 401k matching;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?
ANDRITZ Hydro has:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design.
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity.
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering.
• 65 representative offices worldwide.
• More than 6100 employees worldwide.
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year.
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW.
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide.
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide.

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