Proposal Engineer - Hydroelectric Generator

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

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Proposal Engineer - Hydroelectric Generator in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. The successful candidate will prepare comprehensive proposals and lead technical negotiations while collaborating with a team. This role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and fluency in French and English, along with significant experience in hydroelectric projects. Benefits include hybrid work options, insurance, and performance incentives.

Benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Performance share plan

Employee assistance program

Individualized training and career plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hydroelectric power plants.
• Knowledge of hydro-mechanical projects and their technical aspects.
• Strong design experience related to hydroelectric generators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals based on client specifications.
• Lead technical negotiations and ensure proposals are fully integrated.
• Collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team on proposals.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Project Management

Effective communication

Leadership ability

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

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Job title: Proposal Engineer - Hydroelectric Generator

Job family: Project & Site Management

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

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

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

The Proposal Engineer is expected to work closely with the Proposal Manager, Cost Estimator and Installation Coordinator to ensure all technical aspects of the proposal have been optimized. The individual duties will depend upon the abilities of the successful candidate, but overall oversight/integration of the following items is expected:

• 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.

As well, the Proposal Engineer will lead the technical negotiations with the client in support of the proposal and shall ensure the final “as sold” documentation clearly represents what was agreed to with the client and is properly handed over to the project execution team charged with executing the project.

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.

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.

• 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.

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

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.