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!
Engineering Manager
Charlotte, NC - hybrid
Summary of the role
Reporting directly to the North America Engineering Director, the purpose of this position is to provide leadership and guidance to the Engineering teams responsible for hydro turbine, generator, field engineering and mechanical power system (MPS) design and project execution support.
The candidate will foster team collaboration, mentoring of team members, and communication with company stakeholders to ensure support of external and internal customers (PM, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Site Operations, H&S, Sales).
Direct reports include team leads and a growing work force of 20 engineers and technicians located in Charlotte, NC; Spokane, WA; and Morelia, Mexico.
The following responsibilities form the core of this role:
Human Resources Management:
Secure the right talent, capacity and competence levels;
Set team leads individual goals and objectives.
Conduct performance evaluations, facilitate development, and implement corrective measures when necessary.
Plan and manage salary structures.
Prevent or resolve potential conflicts within the team and with other departments.
Employee Engagement and Motivation:
Foster a high level of engagement and motivation among employees. Develop and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Task and Priority Management:
Plan and manage the department's workload effectively.
Assign tasks and set priorities for team leads in coordination with internal customers (projects) and upper management.
Manage Engineering KPIs;
Project Execution:
Assist sales to prepare engineering budget estimation and execution strategy.
Evaluate and raise potential execution risk
Monitor and follow up on budget, execution and KPIs.
Maintain good understanding of project progress
Budget Management:
Oversee cost center budgeting (investment plans and request) and control liquidations.
Tools and Processes:
Evaluate tools and processes, standardize work practices.
Ensure adherence to the engineering processes, audit for correct application.
Develop and deploy improvement initiatives and organizational changes as needed.
Manage interfaces with other functions such as procurement, installation, and quality assurance.
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 should 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.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering;
Located or willing to relocate in Charlotte, NC;
Solid experience and track record in leading Engineering design teams;
Solutions focused while managing the needs of both internal and external customers;
Strong leadership skills;
Excellent written and oral communication abilities;
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously;
Ability to assess competencies, develop employees with a coaching approach;
Business skills (Administration, Finance, understanding of strategic processes);
Knowledge of MS Office suite, and relevant IT tools;
10-15% travel domestically and abroad as required;
Experience in refurbishment or design of hydroelectric equipment or in design and repair of heavy mechanical structure (pulp and paper, mining, shipyard, etc.), highly preferred;
Professional Engineer license, preferred.
What do we offer?
Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
401k matching;
Hybrid work model;
Annual bonus program;
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 33,200 turbine units delivered
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.
