Hydraulic Designer

Andritz AG; Pointe-Claire; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Pointe-Claire is seeking a Hydraulic Designer to develop innovative hydraulic engineering processes and support design for turbine components. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least five years of hydro engineering experience, and strong leadership skills. Familiarity with CFD calculations is essential, along with fluency in French and English. This role offers a permanent contract with substantial benefits including insurance, a pension plan, and training programs.

Benefits

Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance

Pension plan

Performance share plan

Employee assistance program

Individualized training and career plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in hydro engineering.
• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) is required.
• Interest in programming and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify hydraulic engineering tools and processes.
• Support the analysis of design requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on development contracts.

Skills

Creativity

Problem solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

CFD calculations

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Job description

Job title: Hydraulic Designer

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

Overview

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how. In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

Responsibilities

• Definition, development, maintenance, and modification of hydraulic engineering tools and processes;
• Support for bids, including preliminary design and design reviews;
• Analysis of design requirements;
• Support the development of hydraulic designs for turbine components of various types;
• Collaboration with the hydraulic laboratory team in Linz for model turbine development;
• Collaborating with mechanical engineering and contract hydraulic engineers to ensure the continuous execution of development contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree highly desirable;
• Ideally, minimum of five (5) years of experience in hydro engineering;
• Candidate must hold membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or meet the eligibility criteria to obtain such membership;
• Creativity, problem solving skills, and demonstrated consistent attention to detail;
• Strong ability to work in a team environment and excellent communication skills (oral & written);
• Self‑directed and proven leadership skills;
• Familiarity with CFD calculations for hydraulic turbines;
• Knowledge of commercial and technical aspects of hydro‑electric power plant equipment;
• Interest in programming with ideally some experience in bash and Python scripting;
• Fluency in French and English – spoken and written.

Benefits

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• 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.

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design;
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity;
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering;
• 65 representative offices worldwide;
• More than 6,100 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.