Hydraulic Proposal Engineer

ANDRITZ AG•Pointe Claire, LA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Clear communication in English and French, with the ability to adapt technical messages for teams, commercial partners, and customers.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline relevant to the role.
Proficiency with hydraulic analysis and calculation tools, as well as Microsoft Office.
Legal status to work in Canada is required.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of relevant hydropower experience, including hydraulic design or testing, turbine mechanics, project engineering, or technical sales (an asset).
Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese (an asset).

Responsibilities

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.