Specialist Engineer in Turbines and Mechanical Auxiliaries (Renens, Paris, Lyon or Milan)

Activities & Responsibilities

Expertise in turbines and mechanical auxiliaries of hydropower plants. Proven experience in construction and rehabilitation projects of hydropower plants, both in Switzerland and internationally. Specific knowledge of variable-speed pumped-storage equipment is a plus.

Main tasks associated with this position include:

• Reviewing design studies and manufacturer details (drawings, calculations, operation and maintenance documents).
• Participating in workshop inspections of equipment and validating their compliance before shipment.
• Conducting site visits and preparing reports with recommendations.
• Coordinating with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Writing technical tender documents (specifications, contracts) for construction.
• Drafting technical proposal documents (methodologies) as consultants or engineering firms.
• Evaluating manufacturers’ technical-commercial proposals (quality, cost, deadlines).
• Performing occasional on-site inspections throughout project phases.
• Organizing project meetings and preparing minutes.
• Reviewing project schedules, monitoring progress, and suggesting optimizations.
• Managing technical non-conformities and claims.

Requirements profile

• Engineering degree (HES or EPF level) in Hydromechanics.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in hydromechanical equipment for power plants.
• Fluency in English and either French or German, both spoken and written.
• Proven autonomy, rigor, and proactive approach in managing tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of addressing both specialists and non-specialists.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Availability for international travel (e.g., Africa, Central Asia) for assignments of approximately 1 to 2 weeks.