Installation Manager - Hydropower Equipment Manufacturer

Reference: Instal/Manager/USA/_1786429218

Installation Manager - Hydropower Equipment Manufacturer (USA - Various Locations)

We are partnering with a leading hydropower equipment manufacturer delivering major hydroelectric projects across the United States. Due to ongoing project awards, we are seeking an experienced Installation Manager to oversee the on-site erection and installation of large electromechanical equipment packages.

This is a long-term, site-based leadership role supporting flagship hydropower developments nationwide.

Project Details

Location: United States - Various Project Sites
Sector: Hydropower (OEM - Turbines & Generators)
Duration: 18-24 months (project dependent)
Start: ASAP / Flexible
Work Authorization: Candidates must have the right to work in the United States

Role Overview

The Installation Manager will represent the equipment manufacturer on site and assume full responsibility for the safe, compliant, and technically correct installation of hydro turbines, generators, and associated auxiliary systems.

The position sits at the interface between the OEM engineering team, the civil contractor, and the project owner. You will ensure installation activities align with design specifications, quality standards, and commissioning schedules.

This is a critical delivery role requiring strong technical knowledge of hydro equipment and proven experience managing site installation teams on complex infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise on-site installation of turbines, generators, governors, penstocks, gates, and auxiliary mechanical systems

  • Manage installation supervisors, specialist technicians, and subcontractors

  • Ensure installation activities comply with OEM procedures, technical drawings, and quality requirements

  • Coordinate closely with civil contractors to manage interfaces, tolerances, and embedded components

  • Monitor installation progress against programme and support recovery planning where required

  • Oversee alignment checks, mechanical clearances, torqueing procedures, and assembly verification

  • Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and commissioning activities

  • Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards and safe systems of work

  • Report progress, risks, and technical issues to project management and headquarters engineering teams

  • Act as the primary technical point of contact between site stakeholders and the equipment manufacturer

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Installation Manager, Site Manager, or Senior Erection Supervisor on large hydropower projects

  • Strong background with hydro turbine and generator installation (Francis, Kaplan, or Pelton experience preferred)

  • Demonstrated experience working for or closely with a hydropower OEM

  • Solid understanding of heavy lifting operations, precision alignment, and rotating equipment assembly

  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary installation teams on complex infrastructure sites

  • Strong working knowledge of installation quality control and commissioning interfaces

  • Ability to commit to full-time site presence for the duration of the project

  • Fluency in English required

Contract

  • Long-term contract (18-24 months depending on project scope)

  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibility level

Confidential discussions are being held with senior hydro installation professionals currently active in the U.S. market or open to relocation within the United States.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00
Per annum
USD150000 - USD200000 per annum
Added 11/08/2026
Reference: Instal/Manager/USA/_1786429218

Installation Manager - Hydropower Equipment Manufacturer

United States of America Fixed Term Contract Hydropower

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