Job description
- Prepare conceptual and basic engineering documentation, and issue RFQ/PO Technical Specification Documents for third-party equipment and in-house KVI products.
- Lead technical negotiations with suppliers, support the System Procurement Manager in shortlisting and award decisions, and take part in lot kick-off meetings.
- Supervise and expedite suppliers' engineering progress, review and release supplier documents on schedule, and carry out FIW/FAT at supplier premises.
- Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines and third parties (client, consortium partners), manage design freezes and design change requests, and keep engineering lists and BOQs complete and accurate.
- Support the Engineering Manager with technical queries, claims, non-conformities and construction/commissioning issues, and keep template documentation up to date.
Qualifications
- A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with solid process, product and plant knowledge.
- Project execution experience in an EPC environment: under 3 years for Junior, over 3 years for Mechanical Engineer, and at least 5 years for Senior. Construction or commissioning experience is an advantage.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. You are fluent in written and spoken English, and other languages are welcome.
- A problem-solving mindset, with familiarity in root cause analysis methods, and an understanding of technical cost drivers and relevant standards and codes.
- Experience with engineering databases, document management systems or 3D tools, good MS Office skills, and willingness to travel to suppliers or site up to 10% of the time.
Additional Information
Employee perks, benefits
- Employment contract for an indefinite period
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- 13th Salary
- 5% Annual bonus
- Flexible working time (core time 9-3:00)
- Home office possible 2 days a week
- Extra days of leave
- 2 Sick days per year
- Recreation allowance
- Referral program
- Travel allowance
- Multisport card
- The third pillar of the pension scheme (up to 2,5%)
- Company mobile phone or phone allowance
Support for professional and career growth, education and training
Compensation
- Basic wage component (gross): 2200 EUR/month
This amount is our minimum offered salary. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience, and qualifications.
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Kanadevia Inova
Company Overview
Kanadevia Inova, part of Kanadevia Corporation
HeadquartersZurich, Switzerland
Founded1933
SizeApproximately 3,500 employees worldwide (source: kanadevia-inova.com)
What They Do
Kanadevia Inova is an international industrial and engineering company based in Zurich, specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities that convert waste into energy and renewable gases (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Their core business includes converting waste into energy, heat, biomethane, hydrogen, fertilizer, and other resources (source: kanadevia-inova.com). The company operates globally in 17 countries, offering comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for complex turnkey plants covering the entire lifecycle from development and construction to operational support (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Their business areas are divided into Waste to X and Renewable Gas, focusing on technologies such as anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, CO2 liquefaction, and thermal waste treatment (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Kanadevia Inova emphasizes its extensive experience, vertically integrated project execution, and certified project management according to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 to deliver tailored and sustainable solutions for the waste and energy sectors (source: kanadevia-inova.com).
Projects & Track Record
Kanadevia Inova boasts an impressive history of over 2,000 completed projects across more than 17 countries and has been active in the construction and operation of waste treatment plants for nearly 90 years (source: kanadevia-inova.com). In North America, the company has over 70 reference projects and several major facilities currently under construction (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Recent projects from 2026 include a contract with SIG to renew the Cheneviers waste-to-energy plant near Geneva, a groundbreaking concession and energy off-take agreement for an integrated waste-to-energy project in Casablanca, and an anaerobic wet digestion plant in Sicily (source: kanadevia.com). Additionally, partnerships have been announced for green hydrogen projects in Oman, a waste-to-energy facility in Rome, and a biomethane project in Minnesota, USA, highlighting the company’s global presence and project diversification (source: kanadevia.com).
Recent Developments
In January 2026, Hitachi Zosen Inova was renamed Kanadevia Inova, marking a new chapter in the company’s history and symbolizing its ongoing evolution while maintaining its headquarters in Zurich and global workforce (source: kanadevia-inova.com). At the same time, the strategic focus on Waste-to-X and renewable gas solutions was reaffirmed, positioning the company as a global greentech provider (source: kanadevia-inova.com). The 2026 announcements include significant new contracts and partnerships in Geneva, Casablanca, Sicily, Oman, Rome, and Minnesota, underscoring the company’s international expansion and innovative strength (source: kanadevia.com).
Working There
Kanadevia Inova offers a variety of career opportunities in Zurich, including roles such as Senior Electrical Planner, Machine Learning Engineer, Operational Excellence Project Manager, Sales Manager in Waste-to-Energy, as well as Senior Mechanical Engineer and Data Engineer (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Job profiles indicate strong demand in engineering, project management, data analysis, sales, operations, and commissioning (source: jobs.ch). The work environment is described as agile, cross-functional, and innovation-driven, with a focus on enterprise data platforms, data governance, and operational excellence (source: jobs.ch). Furthermore, the company recruits internationally for technically specialized roles and partially supports English-speaking workplaces (source: jobs.ch).
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