Job Description SummaryFor Grid Solutions, Offshore HVDC represents a key differentiating technology and a central focus for the business, particularly in Europe where Transmission System Operators have very ambitious renewable energy targets. In that context, Grid Solutions participates in projects deploying new HVDC converter stations to bring Offshore Wind energy into Belgium/Germany onshore grid.
Under the requirement for its ongoing HVDC Offshore Wind Integration Project, Grid Solutions is looking for the role of Project Engineering Manager who will oversee the technical coordination and project technical delivery based on SQDC principles for the assigned scope, that will include Project Engineering Integration of one converter station, cordinating for overall project and integrating various partners and package owners (GE HVDC Solution Provider, Internal Partner, consortioum partner, subcontractor and vendors etc.).
He/she will be the contact point to the Customer on technical matters and responsible to lead the elaboration of the best possible solutions with project members regarding technical aspects.
He/she will coordinate and manage the global time schedule of engineering activities, follow-up engineering budgets, define the project design quality plan, ensure implementation of Engineering Management Handbook ‘EMH’ guidelines, supervise overall technical coordination between different work packages of Grid Complex large project.
He/she will guarantee that global optimization is implemented when selecting technical solutions (cost effective solution, safe, ease of installation and operation of the systems) in line with Customer expectation and relevant documentation delivered as per project general time schedule. He will support commercial teams to define design strategy.

Job Description

The Project Engineering Manager oversees engineering activities of the project, (or on a particular work package of the project in case of Large & Complex project) considering the quality/Cost/ time delivery criteria.

He plans overall design activities, manages project design budget, implements design change process, supervises and coordinates all engineering activities required to execute the project, whether done in house or by suppliers/subcontractors, and ensures technical coordination of the Grid Solutions project. He warrants that optimized technical solutions (cost effective solution, ease of installation and operation of the systems) in line with Customer expectation are implemented by project engineering team and Partners, and that documentation are delivered as per project general time schedule.

Project Engineering Manager is accountable for the proper performance of design in matter of time spent, deadlines, and quality. His field of intervention is linked to project strategy defined by Project Manager.

Key missions of the Project Engineering Manager for engineering activities under his/her responsibility

Project management

Scope of work & time schedule

Responsible for issuing consolidation of provisional drawing list of the project or of his/her work package, integrating submission dates  Manage global time schedule of concerned engineering activities, check coherency of links between engineering activities and other project functions activities (procurement, construction, commissioning) and organize follow up of critical activities of the project or of his/her discipline.

Time delivery mastering

Plan and manage delivery time of technical interfaces with his/her work package , put in place   exchange interface sheets with partners, customer and third-party contractorsEnsure on-time delivery of design to stakeholders with suitable quality including Partner documentsanticipate and mitigate delivery issues of concerned activitiesManage time schedule for his/her work package engineering activities in close collaboration with the plannerHe/she is responsible of relevant co-engineering sessions with other disciplines, main partners or key suppliers if & when appropriate and of work package design reviewsFor large & complex project support Sr.PEM / PED and Project I&I manager in the engineering change management

Resources

Lead & coordinate design teamsFollow the engineering budget and identify potential savings and highlight to Project manager all motivated situation requiring extra budgetManage design workload plan and request resource arbitration

Interface ManagementParticipate and contribute to the project multidisciplinary design reviews according to the EMH procedures and per the project strategy Organize and manage disciplinary design reviews

Project strategy & risk managementParticipate to project strategy elaboration with PMManage scope or design changes & prepare related claims and VO to be approved by  PED or PMInform of design issues throughout executionUpdates risk assessment related to design & applies mitigation plan when requiredParticipate to project risk cessionManage design issues up to resolution

Customer relationshipAnalyse customer technical requirements, prepare and or consolidate clause by clause analysis and ensure compliance to Customer requirements through Technical queries, identify, track, manage potential exception…Represents customer interests in the design decisions at PM requestManage customer commentsInstruct customer technical request or commentsRequest/attend Customer technical meetings when needed/upon requestCoordinate with partners regarding customer technical comments on their scopeValidate design throughout customer acceptance

Document & configuration managementManage & track evolution of input dataSubmit documents to customer & review submission status (for information/approval)Validate and check consistency of engineering documents before final release to customerCoordinate Tracking of customer comments and answers, along with documentEnsure that Management of return status of project documentation internal or external (approved, comments, resubmit, rejected) is performed for his/her work packageManage evolution of customer requirements & associated impactsEnsures conformance of material with specification & documentationTracks & manage identified or potential deviations

Design expeditingPrepare or review technical specifications and supplier’s documents to enable procurement of materials and plant detailed designCheck effectiveness of design against delivery of contract requirements within project budget and look for global cost optimization in all design phase and mainly during basic designGet or give support to ensure compliance to technical \"state of the art\" and applicable standards & regulationsApprove internal, external own discipline documents before transmittalPrepare engineering subcontracting files (Scope, Deliverables, Inputs, Schedule) Support to design subcontract preparationProvide technical assistance upon requestSupport OMM execution

Process & ToolsDeploy Engineering tools associated to his/her work package (CAD, PDM/DMS,) as per strategyIntegrate EHS requirements based on project Strategy, and deploy HAZID (Hazard identification) sessions at different project phasesImplement KPIs defined on engineering process and provide support to elaborate project reportingDefine with Engineering management or PED  the Project Design review planConduct design reviews following  Engingeering management instructionApply Design subcontracting process

Interface with Procurement, Supplier/Partner managementIn line with general time schedule, participate to project equipment and materials procurement cycleSupport Sourcing and Procurement in the definition of the Supplier’s list according to the project strategyOrganize and follow transmission of required Supply Requests on time ; coordinate any required updatesCoordinate with relevant people the review of technical offers from suppliersApprove the technical evaluation of offers from suppliersSupport Procurement during commercial negotiation for POs issuance and during post order stage  Support Procurement during commercial negotiation for POs issuance and during post order stage  Manage technical interface with sub suppliers & partners, prepare input data, check consistencyEnsure the technical follow up (review, comment, approval) of the supplier’s documentationsConvene technical coordination meetings with partners or key suppliers if & when appropriateSupport Procurement in the equipment ITP review and approvalSupport Procurement in the review of FAT procedure and participate to FAT, as per project FAT plan. and request resources function of project strategy

Interface with constructionInvolve Construction Team on Design review to Perform constructability analysisSupport site organization during site preparation and throughout construction and commissioning stage, when requiredOrganize input data acquisition for O&MM & As built

Return of Experience & Knowledge CapitalisationOrganize Eng project teams ROE according to unit processProvide data & inputs for project RoESite/Design return of experience & perform Design Validation ReviewSupport functional knowledge capitalization for dedicated practice areas

QualityComply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes defined at Unit, project level, and in EMHReport or resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely manner

Health and SafetyImplement design freeze and EHS in designDemonstrate EHS leadership and ensure Zero Deviation Plan is implemented within the teamSets the example by demonstrating the proper acts and actively observes work conditions and behaviors, giving constructive feedback and celebrating EHS effective prevention.Actively participates in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.Routinely observes routines and behaviors of others and provides immediate feedback regarding unsafe behavior and celebrates achievements or safe behaviors.

Desired Profile and ExperienceEngineering degree level or equivalent education10-12+ years of Engineering activities as lead engineer in EPC type environment in T&D, Power Gen or Oil&Gas industryExperience on HVDC project as PEM / deputy to Sr.PEM.Exposure to several of the applicable engineering disciplines for the business scope consideredSuccessful experience in project technical management in a multi-disciplinary team’s context including multiple interfaces and with products coming from several countriesFluent in EnglishExperience of team building as lead engineerSkilled at Influencing and relationship buildingExperience in technical problem solvingGeneral Knowledge of GRID Solutions factories and products through FAT, site visitsKnowledge of Transmission   or Distribution industryWillingness to work in different locations for short or medium period and to travel worldwide.Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messagesDemonstrates ownership & accountability, judgment and decision making, influences & inspires team, creates a vision and strategy, and has passion for the role