Design Engineer, Heavy mechanical equipment

ANDRITZ; Boucherville; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Engineer specializing in heavy mechanical equipment for hydroelectric installations. This role involves designing hydromechanical equipment like overhead cranes and gates, participating in various project stages, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, extensive experience in heavy equipment design, and be proficient in both 2D and 3D design software. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and sustainability, where your contributions will help shape the future of energy solutions.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Performance Share Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Individualized Training and Career Plan

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in designing heavy mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of current standards and codes in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of hydroelectric projects from feasibility to detailed engineering.
• Coordinate deliverables with other disciplines like electrical and civil engineering.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Hydraulic Systems Design

2D and 3D Design Software

Project Management

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Design Engineer, Heavy mechanical equipment

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To support the strong market demand for our products and services, we are looking for a design engineer, specializing in the design heavy mechanical equipment. More specifically, the successful candidate will work on the design of hydromechanical equipment for hydroelectric installations, including overhead cranes, gates, stoplogs, trash racks, embedded parts, and lifting devices for water intakes, draft tube, spillways and water regulation structures.

The candidate's main responsibilities will be to:

• Participate in the various stages of a hydroelectric project (feasibility, preliminary design, detailed engineering, etc.) for new power plants or refurbishments of existing plants;
• Review and assimilate contractual technical specifications;
• Produce design notes for the equipment under his/her responsibility;
• Prepare technical specifications for some of the auxiliary systems, such as hydraulic power units (HPUs), pumps, accumulators and piping;
• Coordinate his/her deliverables with other relevant disciplines (electrical, automation, civil, etc.);
• Prepare components schematics complete with component key dimensions;
• Support the team of drafting technicians with 3D modeling and detail drawing of the equipment under their responsibility;
• Participate in the preparation of installation procedures;
• Review and stamp the technical documentation produced under his/her supervision;
• Support manufacturing, workshop testing, installation and commissioning of systems;
• Review and analyze installation report to ensure equipment compliance;
• Participate in the planning of engineering activities related to projects on which he/she is assigned;
• Assist the estimating department in putting together proposals by preparing preliminary design and sketches and identifying strategic assumptions.

Why do you fit the profile?
Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering;
• 8 to 10 years of experience in the design of heavy mechanical equipment for hydroelectric installations;
• Member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec;
• Knowledge of current standards and codes;
• Experience in designing hydraulic and auxiliary systems for hydroelectric power plants (an asset);
• Practical experience in hydroelectric power plants or similar systems (an asset);
• Knowledge of 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (Solid Work, Inventor, etc.) design software for supervisory purposes;
• Bilingual (English and French);
• Ability to work in a team;
• Results-driven and committed to continuous improvement;
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously;
• Rigorous and organized;
• Willing to travel occasionally, mainly in Canada;
• Good adaptability.

What do we offer
• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Performance share plan;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?
ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ is:
• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33 200 turbine units delivered

• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide

• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada

• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year

• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW

• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide

• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

Profile description:

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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