Hydraulic Proposal Engineer

ANDRITZ

Pointe-Claire

Hybrid

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Life, disability, dental and extended

Pension plan

Hybrid work mode

Performance share plan

Employee assistance program

Career training plan

Job summary

ANDRITZ Canada is seeking a hydraulic engineer to influence technical solutions from proposals through testing with a multidisciplinary team. You will work to define competitive hydraulic options and ensure performance and feasibility for major hydropower projects.

You will analyze specifications, develop optimized solutions with engineers, perform hydrodynamic calculations, and contribute to client-ready reports and discussions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Strong analytical skills and engineering judgement to develop high-performing hydraulic solutions.
Creativity and initiative to solve complex hydraulic problems and communicate technical choices clearly.
Ability to influence proposal teams and stakeholders with sound technical reasoning.
Proficiency with hydraulic analysis and calculation tools; willingness to travel for projects.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer specifications, drawings and requirements to define competitive hydraulic solutions.
Develop and optimize preliminary solutions with design and mechanical teams for feasibility and performance.
Perform analyses including turbine performance, hydraulic transients, and seal sizing.
Identify hydraulic risks and propose practical, innovative mitigation approaches.
Prepare hydraulic proposals, data sheets and clear reports for customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Engineering judgement

Creativity & initiative

Technical influence

Hydraulic principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description:

Ready to put your hydraulic expertise at the heart of major hydropower projects? In this strategic role, you will influence technical solutions from the proposal stage and tackle a variety of challenges alongside recognized specialists in engineering, design, and testing. Join a collaborative team where your ideas, judgement, and experience will directly contribute to shaping sustainable, high-performing, and competitive solutions.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role in our Canadian team.

Analyze customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to define tailored, differentiated, and competitive hydraulic solutions.
Develop and optimize preliminary solutions with the hydraulic design and turbine and generator mechanical engineering teams, ensuring technical consistency, feasibility, and performance.
Perform the required analyses and calculations, including turbine performance, hydraulic transients, axial hydraulic thrust, and the selection and sizing of labyrinth seals.
Identify and manage hydraulic risks, and propose practical, innovative solutions aligned with proposal objectives.
Prepare hydraulic proposals, technical data sheets, and clear, compelling reports tailored to customer needs.
Participate in technical discussions with customers and apply your expertise to strengthen the quality and competitiveness of our proposals.

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, but also values! Beyond your skills, we are looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to invest in the team. Your commitment to ethics and quality will make a real difference at ANDRITZ.

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.

Technical expertise and engineering judgement:

Strong analytical skills and engineering judgement to develop high-performing, competitive hydraulic solutions with well-managed risks.
Creativity and initiative to solve complex hydraulic problems and clearly communicate technical choices and trade-offs.
Ability to provide credible technical influence within proposal teams and among stakeholders.
Good understanding of hydraulic design principles, turbine mechanics, and fluid dynamics.

Interpersonal and collaboration skills:

Clear communication in English and French, with the ability to adapt technical messages for teams, commercial partners, and customers.
Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese (an asset).
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and exercise technical influence through listening, credibility, and sound judgement.
Initiative, curiosity, openness to knowledge sharing, and a focus on collective success.

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline relevant to the role.
At least three years of relevant hydropower experience, including hydraulic design or testing, turbine mechanics, project engineering, or technical sales (an asset).
Proficiency with hydraulic analysis and calculation tools, as well as Microsoft Office.
Availability for occasional travel related to projects and customer meetings.

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.

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