Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Description

The System Engineer acts as a vital link between engineering and project management. They lead all technical activities across Engineering, Procurement, and Installation teams. Serving as the main technical contact for the project team, this role reports directly to the Project Manager.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee costs, delivery schedules, quality, and targets for the assigned System (generator and auxiliaries, turbine and auxiliaries, penstock, gates, electrical power systems).

- Participate in creating the overall time schedule and work breakdown structure.

- Create Purchase Order Requisitions and assist in supplier negotiations.

- Manage the entire process from conceptualizing the design to delivery of components to the site.

- Validate and approve supplier production schedules.

- Handle technical clarifications with customers and suppliers.

- Organize design review meetings and manufacturing kick-offs.

- Assess and compile required documentation, veto technical dispositions in case of deviations.

- Prepare and submit technical deliverables.

- Facilitate meetings regarding technical activities.

- Ensure stakeholders correctly interpret technical specifications and expectations, contract-based concepts.

- Define the technical strategy and supply plan in collaboration with the Project Manager and Procurement Department.

- Participate in selecting, negotiating, and discussing technical matters with main suppliers and sub-contractors.

- Ensure engineering deliverables and supply deliveries meet established quality criteria and timelines for the System.

- Address Non-Conformances and Change Management with customers, vendors, and engineering teams.

- Work with the Project Manager to analyze, define, and implement contingency plans to address any project issues or deviations.

Hard SkillsExperience in manufacturing or heavy industrial design3D / 2D CAD proficiency5 years of Mechanical Engineering experienceTurbine and/or Generator experienceSoft SkillsStrong communication skillsExcellent project management abilitiesNegotiation skillsProblem-solving capabilitiesJob Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s). $49-55/Hourly

Work Site

This is a fully remote position.

Work Environment

Expected travel is once a month or even once every other month to Spokane and potentially North Carolina.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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