Proposal Engineer - Hydroelectric Generator

Description

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.

Requirements

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 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.

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.

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

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.

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.

Benefits

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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance