Tender Engineer Layout (Waste-to-Energy)

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Kanadevia Inova North America is hiring a Tender Engineer Layout in Zurich for a fulltime onsite role to develop conceptual plant layouts for international Waste to Energy EPC projects, build 3D models, optimize plant arrangements, and coordinate interfaces across process, electrical, civil and construction teams while reviewing specs, identifying risks and opportunities, and leading layout reviews for tender handover. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in an international EPC environment with a tendering or project execution background, strong 2D/3D CAD skills with BIM awareness, and proficiency in Aveva E3D (preferred) or Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit; WtE knowledge is a plus, English fluency, autonomous and collaborative. Locals may be considered; preferred relocation options include Milan, Bratislava or Levice. To apply, tailor your CV to show tender wins, cross-disciplinary coordination, quantified cost savings, and readiness to relocate or work onsite.

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

Please note that while this role is advertised in Zurich, candidates based in other locations may also be considered. If selected, employment would be arranged locally in the candidate’s country of residence, with Milan, Bratislava or Levice being preferred alternative locations.

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.