Plant Engineering Lead

ANDRITZ; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Georgia, USA, seeks a Plant Engineering Lead to head the Project and Structural Engineering departments, mentoring staff and delivering high-quality support for air pollution control projects.

You will manage workloads, supervise diagrams and calculations, review vendor bids, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet budgets and schedules while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience leading a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering workload among team members.
• Oversee mass and energy balances, P&ID drawings, heat transfer calculations, and sizing.
• Review equipment specifications and vendor bids for project compliance.
• Assign plant engineering resources to projects.
• Drive continuous improvement while ensuring quality and safety guidelines.
• Utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud and data analysis tools for project reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers to update scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CAD proficiency

SAP proficiency

Education

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

Tools

CAD platforms

SAP

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.
• Embod- y, 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.