Alva Energy

Senior Procurement Engineer, Power Generation

Cambridge, MA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$210kDetected 163 days ago

NLPProcurementCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, commercial strategy, and supplier execution.

Develop and issue RFQs/RFPs for major equipment packages
manage bidder communications and technical clarifications.
Perform detailed technical and commercial bid evaluations, including compliance reviews, scope alignment, risk identification, and lifecycle considerations.
Lead or support supplier selection recommendations and contract award packages in collaboration with legal, commercial, and project teams.
Support commercial negotiations by translating technical scope, guarantees, and exceptions into clear cost and risk implications.
Coordinate with suppliers through design development, manufacturing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), inspections, and delivery.
Interface with EPC contractors and vendors to manage scope boundaries, interfaces, and technical changes.
Develop and issue RFQs/RFPs for major equipment packages; manage bidder communications and technical clarifications.

10+ years of procurement experience supporting large capital projects, with a strong preference for power generation, energy, heavy industrial, or infrastructure projects.
Experience leading technical bid evaluations and supporting commercial negotiations.
Demonstrated experience procuring major engineered equipment (turbomachinery, boilers, rotating equipment, high-voltage electrical equipment, or similar).
Strong technical foundation enabling credible engagement with OEMs, EPCs, and internal engineers.
Familiarity with stage-gated project development (e.g., FEL/30-60-90%) and EPC project execution is strongly preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
able to clearly document technical scope and commercial implications.
Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-moving, hands-on project environment.
Willingness to travel periodically to supplier facilities and project sites.

Work with mechanical, electrical, and project engineering teams to draft, review, and finalize technical specifications for major power-generation equipment, including:
Steam generators
Steam turbines and generators
Feedwater heaters
Condensate and feedwater pumps
Electrical switchgear, transformers, and auxiliary electrical systems
Other balance-of-plant equipment as required
Ensure equipment selections comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements (e.g., ASME, IEEE, ASTM).

Four weeks paid time off, plus 11 company holidays and 2 weeks of paid sick or family leave
401k matching, comprehensive health insurance

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