Hydroelectric Project Engineer - Technical & Program Lead

ANDRITZ; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Hybrid work mode

Annual bonus program

Employee assistance program

Career development plan

Job summary

ANDRITZ Hydro seeks a Project Engineer to bridge engineering and project management, leading technical activities across engineering, procurement and installation teams. This role is the primary technical contact for the project team and reports to the Project Manager.

Ideal candidates will hold a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, have hydroelectric project experience, and excel in coordinating engineering activities and subcontracting, with a strong emphasis on communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, preferred.
• Experience in hydroelectric or energy-producing equipment design/manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities and subcontracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall technical activities with engineering, procurement and installation teams.
• Manage costs, schedule, quality and system targets across project scope.
• Create schedules, work breakdown structures and supplier negotiations.
• Validate supplier production schedules and handle technical clarifications.
• Organize design reviews, manufacturing kick-off and meetings.
• Assess documentation, approve deviations, and submit technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with customers and vendors to ensure on-time, quality deliveries.
• Develop contingency plans with the Project Manager to address issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

ANDRITZ Hydro seeks a Project Engineer to bridge engineering and project management, leading technical activities across engineering, procurement and installation teams. This role is the primary technical contact for the project team and reports to the Project Manager.

Ideal candidates will hold a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, have hydroelectric project experience, and excel in coordinating engineering activities and subcontracting, with a strong emphasis on communication and