Layout Engineer / Senior Layout Engineer – Tendering (Waste-to-Energy)

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Kanadevia Inova North America seeks a Layout Engineer or Senior Layout Engineer for Tendering in Waste-to-Energy, full-time onsite in Zurich. You will develop conceptual plant layouts during EPC proposals, build 3D models, optimize cross-discipline plant arrangement, review specs, identify risks, and lead layout reviews before handing tenders to project execution. Requirements: 5+ years in an international EPC environment, solid 2D/3D CAD and BIM skills (Aveva E3D preferred, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit), knowledge of process equipment layout and cost drivers, English fluency, autonomous and team-oriented. WtE experience is a plus. Benefits include Inova Academy and a Zurich location. To stand out, tailor your CV to highlight tender wins, cross-disciplinary coordination, cost-driver awareness, and BIM proficiency. Apply directly, agencies not accepted.

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 develop conceptual plant layouts during the proposal phase of international Waste to Energy EPC projects.

• Build the 3D model and collaborate in the preparation of overall plant concepts (process integration, maintenance, traffic management, buildings,…)
• Optimise plant arrangement to drive cost competitiveness and coordinate interfaces with various disciplines (process engineering, electrical & control, civil, steel structure, construction,  logistics,…)
• Review contract specifications, identify project risks and opportunities, participate to clarification and negotiation meetings with customers and partners
• Lead layout reviews, issue planning drawings and provide civil input data
• Handover successful tenders to the project execution team
• Actively participate in maintaining tendering know-how, tools, guidelines, and seek to implement lessons learned from executed projects

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in an international EPC environment (energy, renewables, environmental technology, oil & gas or similar industry)
• Solid project execution or tendering background with knowledge in process equipment layout, steel structure, civil design, and good understanding of technical cost drivers
• Deep understanding of 2D and 3D CAD modelling and awareness of BIM methodology
• User know-how of design software such as Aveva E3D (preferred), Navisworks, Autocad, Revit
• Experience with WtE technologies is a plus (Combustion & Boiler, Flue Gas Treatment, Water Steam Cycle, Balance of Plant)
• Autonomous, proactive, curious, flexible and team-oriented personality
• Fluent in English, any other language(s) 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.