Job title:  Engineering Project Controller

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 Project Controller

Charlotte, NC - hybrid

Summary of the role 

The open position is for a Project Controller in the hydro engineering group. The team is responsible for the design of large hydro components, with a primary focus on US projects. 

We are looking for an individual who will support the engineering manager in the planning of the projects undertaken by the engineering teams and monitor their progress (schedule and time spent).

The unique requirements of each hydro project make this a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate with related skills and experience.

The Project Controller is expected to work closely with the local engineering and drafting teams, as well as externally located engineering specialists, project management, manufacturing, and installation teams. Occasional travel to customer locations, project sites, or other Andritz offices may be required.

Individual duties will vary based on project requirements, but generally include the following:  

Individual project:

• Develop with the local manager, local team leads and project management group a resourced engineering plan using Primavera P6 software
• Maintain the plan throughout its life cycle (weekly basis) working collaboratively with the members of the team
• Interface with the project team and ensure proper updates are made to allow project schedulers to reflect accurately the progress of Engineering.
• Monitor health of the project via the earned value methodology
• Assist team leads in changes to the plan (scope, duration and/or timing)
• Assist the team leaders in understanding the overall critical path and strategies to be developed to recover float if required.

Office:

• Consolidate all individual projects to assist manager in overall resource utilization assessment(s)
• Assist the local manager in making cross project prioritization decisions (understand across project impacts of changes in resource assignments).
• Monitor health of the department across all of its assigned projects/activities.
• Ensure data integrity between projects and SAP.
• Ensure resource availability data is accurate.
• Ensure cross project WBS and activities terminology is consistent
• Provide WBS level data on performance to be used to improve estimating and identify areas for improvement.

Other:

• Assist Team leads in reviewing their projects which may include organization of project reviews
• Assist the manager in assessing the addition of new work into the team
• Assist the manager in reviewing and approving weekly timesheets

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 degree in Engineering or Administration;
• Experience in Project Management;
• Primavera P6 software knowledge;
• Comfortable in managing / organizing data in Excel;
• Computer skills in common PC applications;
• Excellent problem solving skills, sound judgment, initiative & creativity;
• Ability to work with people in a team environment;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.