VIE Technical Writer Bid Services

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport solutions company in Saint-Bruno seeks a Technical Writer to deliver narratives for proposals. The role involves writing technical documents, working with bid teams, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, strong communication skills, and be fluent in both English and French. A background in the railway industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in railway industry or operation and maintenance of transport systems is an asset.
• Education or strong interest in railway or transport industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Write narratives based on technical content for proposals.
• Lead the preparation of documentation to submit to the customer.
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules & instructions.

Skills

High Communications skills

Good proficiency of AI tools

Fluent in English and French

Education

Master or bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Req ID:491720

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Job Objective

• Technical Writer for the Alstom Services Department, delivering narratives for Operation and Maintenance or Overhauls proposals
• Prepare and finalise narratives taking in account the technical content as well as the communication and sales direction of the bid
• Contribute to deliver a winning proposal to the customer in a timely manner

Responsibilities

• Write narratives based on technical content specifically designed for the offer, as well as past references proposals
• Be able to understand enough of the technical content so as to be able to describe and summarize the topics
• Follow bid proposal process and lead proposal reviews
• Lead the preparation of the documentation to submit to the customer: technical description, clause by clause, schedule, administrative documents
• Ensure compliance with applicable Alstom rules & instructions
• Prepare English (American) as well as French texts
• Integrated in a bid team composed of a Bid Manager, a Bid Technical Manager and a Cost Manager

DESIRED PROFILE:

• Master or bachelor’s degree in engineering or any relevant field
• Experience in railway industry, or operation and maintenance of transport system, an asset
• Education or strong interest in railway or transport industry , an asset
• High Communications skills, synthesys and presentation
• Good proficiency of AI tools, translating tools, text generation tool
• Fluent in English and French
• Localisation in Saint Bruno, in the area of Montreal

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.