Zürich
Layout Engineer / Senior Layout Engineer – Tendering (Waste-to-Energy)
- 30 June 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
About the job
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
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.