Job family: Engineering
Business area: Hydropower
Contract location:Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA
Working location: Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA
Location type: Location Flexible
Contract type: Permanent
Job description:
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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Critical thinking and analytical skills, initiative, creativity in solutions and risk management.
• Ability to influence proposal team members to generate the best overall technical solution.
• Ability to solve complex hydraulic problems.
• Knowledge in hydraulic laboratory work, hydraulic design, mechanics, or fluid dynamics.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Clear communication in French and English (Spanish or Portuguese is an asset).
• Ability to work in a team with multiple partners, without a leadership role.

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.

Requisition ID: 18475

• Analyze client specifications/drawings and requirements, and recommend suitable hydraulic solutions using internal tools.
• Communicate with turbine mechanical and generator engineering teams to optimize solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams preparing preliminary component designs, CFD and FEA analyses, and model testing.
• Perform calculations to optimize the chosen solution and ensure it is executable without exposing ANDRITZ or the client to risks. This includes transient analyses, axial hydraulic thrust calculations, labyrinth selection and sizing, pressure fluctuation level assessments, etc.
• Write hydraulic proposals and technical datasheets.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity in managing hydraulic risks, notably by identifying potential issues, documenting them, and proposing innovative solutions.
• Participate in technical discussions with various stakeholders in a spirit of collaboration