Proposal Engineer - Hydroelectric Generator

Andritz; Pointe-Claire; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer in Pointe-Claire is seeking a Proposal Mechanical Engineer to prepare technical proposals for hydroelectric generators. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, fluency in both French and English, and at least 5 years of experience in hydroelectric power plants. This role offers a hybrid work mode and comprehensive benefits including life insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Life, disability, and health insurance

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Individualized training and career plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hydroelectric power plants (mainly generator).
• Knowledge of technical aspects of hydro-mechanical projects.
• Strong design experience with hydroelectric generators is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals.
• Identify challenges and technical requirements.
• Lead technical negotiations with clients.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Project Management skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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!

Role and team

The open position is for a Proposal Mechanical Engineer – Generator in the Proposals group. This group is responsible to prepare technical and commercial proposals generally in response to a client’s Request for Proposals. The Proposal Engineer is a key role within this team and has the overall responsibility to ensure that our generator technical proposal is complete. This is accomplished by working closely with other specialists on our team for some items and other items being done by the Proposal Engineer himself. The overall technical integration of our offer is the Proposal Engineer’s responsibility.

OFFICE LOCATION : POINTE-CLAIRE / CHAMBLY / BOUCHERVILLE

Responsibilities

• Identify the challenges and technical requirements as per customer specifications and company design practices
• Overall technical proposal inclusive of related supply, logistics, engineering and QA costs, and preparing supporting technical documentation
• Establish the supply plan with the support of the Cost Estimator
• Preliminary design of the layout and generator components to use for the proposal
• Preparation of RFQ packages for various generator components and site services
• Negotiation/clarification with key vendors/subcontractors together with the Cost Estimator
• Provide key inputs to the development of a winning strategy for the technical offer, validate that it is the proper strategy as the proposal proceeds and ensure it is followed by the proposal team
• Lead and challenge the assigned engineering resources that will perform the generator design for the proposal
• Technical risk analysis has been completed and required actions/exceptions have been included within the proposal
• Lead technical negotiations with the client in support of the proposal and ensure the final “as sold” documentation clearly represents what was agreed and is handed over to the project execution team

Qualifications

• Fluency in French & English languages – mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of hydroelectric power plants (mainly generator)
• Knowledge of technical aspects of hydro-mechanical projects; commercial knowledge is an asset
• Strong design experience (hydroelectric generator design experience an asset)
• Experience in assembling hydroelectric generator units an asset
• Project Management skills – ability to handle multiple complex tasks daily
• Effective communication skills (oral & written) in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Proven leadership ability within a team context
• Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, initiative & creativity

Why you fit the profile

What do we offer

The ideal candidate is an individual that understands the generator product and can influence/lead the proposal team members in generating the best overall solution for the client. 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.

• 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

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.