Tender Engineer Electrical & Control (Waste-to Energy)

Location: Zürich, ZH, ch

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. 

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

Within the Global Engineering & Supply Chain Tendering department, you will be responsible for developing conceptual designs, system sizing, and cost estimates for plant electrical & control systems during the proposal phase of international Waste-to-Energy EPC projects. 

• Develop single-line diagrams, electrical operating concepts and power system functional descriptions for the complete electrical scope 
• Define the plant automation concept and process control system (DCS) 
• Optimise system integration to drive cost competitiveness and coordinate interfaces across multiple disciplines including process, layout, steel structures, civil, construction, procurement and logistics 
• Review contract specifications, identify project risks and opportunities and contribute to technical clarifications and negotiations with customers and consortium partners
• Prepare cost/budget estimates for the complete EIC scope of supply (HV, MV, LV, DCS, instrumentation, emergency diesel generators), prepare requests for quotation and analyze offers from suppliers 
• Compile tender documentation including technical descriptions, division of work, bill of quantities and contractual deviations list 
• Ensure smooth handover of successful tenders to the project execution team 
• Contribute to the continuous development of tendering know-how, tools and templates, and actively incorporate lessons learned from executed projects 

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in an international EPC environment, preferably within the energy, environmental technology, oil & gas or similar industries 
• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering 
• Solid background in project execution and/or tendering with a good understanding of technical cost drivers 
• Experience with Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technologies is an advantage 
• Strong analytical, communication and coordination skills 
• Autonomous and proactive, with a curious, flexible and team-oriented mindset 
• Fluent in English, other languages welcomed 

Additional Information

We offer
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.