Plant Engineering Lead

ANDRITZ; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a Plant Engineering Lead in the United States to spearhead the Project Engineering and Structural Engineering Departments. You will mentor teams, oversee process, mechanical, and structural support, and ensure optimal design and sizing for air pollution control projects.

Lead efforts in workload management, budgeting, and vendor reviews while driving continuous improvement and adherence to safety standards. Collaboration with cross-functional leadership is key to success.

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience leading a team of engineers and coordinating CAD/SAP workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Project and Structural Engineering teams.
• Oversee design calculations, equipment sizing, and vendor bid reviews.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and CAD tool evaluation.
• Report progress and KPIs to Director of Engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Negotiation

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD platforms

SAP software

Job description

Brief Description

The Plant Engineering Lead will have overall responsibility to lead, mentor, and develop the Project
Engineering and Structural Engineering Departments. This position will report to the Director of
Engineering and will lead the group that provides Process, Mechanical and Structural Engineering support,
calculations, and equipment sizing for a wide variety of air pollution control projects: baghouse fabric filters,
circulating dry scrubbers, sorbent injection equipment, material handling systems, regenerative thermal
oxidizers, and wet electrostatic precipitators.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering workload among the team members.
• Supervise the preparation of mass and energy balances, piping and instrument diagrams, heat transfer calculations, pressure drop calculations, and fan and material-handling sizing, etc.
• Supervise the preparation equipment specifications and review vendor bids for compliance with project requirements.
• Assign plant engineering resources to projects.
• Drive continuous improvement by establishing procedures, implementing system changes, monitoring performance, and making corrections as needed while ensuring compliance with quality and safety guidelines.
• Utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud and other data analysis tools to gather and analyze project data, ensuring accurate reporting on project progress, productivity, and standards adherence.
• Generate regular reports for management, providing insights into key performance indicators and recommending improvements.
• Assist the Director of Engineering with performance reviews and facilitating professional development for team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Strive to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste.
• Advocate on behalf of team members and secure the resources needed for the team to excel, including researching and proposing capital investments.
• Help create and oversee project budgets and engage in cost management strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers to define and provide timely updates on plant engineering scope, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Evaluate and recommend new CAD tools and technologies that align with the company's needs.
• Develop and maintain successful relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

#1ANDRITZway ALeaders Behaviors

• Lead by Example
• Lead the Business
• Care for People
• Guide the Team

Job Specific Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make strategic decisions.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Advanced time management and organizational skills.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of procurement and financial processes.
• Strong leadership skills including teambuilding, mentoring, training, and talent development.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to high ethical, quality, and safety standards.
• Continuous learning mindset and commitment to technical excellence.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Prior experience leading a team of engineers.
• Experience using CAD platforms and SAP software.

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies a plus.
• Experience in managing large-scale capital / industrial projects.