Job title:  Turbine Mechanical Calculation Engineer

ANDRITZ Hydro 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.

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, Andritz Hydro Canada has more than 170 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 Hydro Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!
 

Summary of the role 

Collaborate with hydraulic design engineers, designers and project teams in the development of turbine designs within technical specifications and cost optimization requirements over project cycles;

· Execute mechanical analysis (stress and strains) using analytical methods and engineering software;

· Use building codes, internal design standards et engineering knowledge for turbine component dimensioning and to determine analyses boundary conditions and loads;

· Elaborate technical specification and engineering instructions within internal design protocols and industry requirements;

· When necessary, use and develop techniques such as finite element analysis, analysis of vibrations, fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, etc.;

· Under the supervision of a technical supervisor, prepare specialized technical reports and advise on the mechanical behaviour of various components;

· Participate in development and maintenance of design rules and tools;

· Provide technical support for manufacturing and installation of hydraulic turbines;

· Participate to problem solving, root cause analysis and design review;

· Define tools and approach to be used when developing practical and innovative solutions to technical problems.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

· Professional Engineer registered with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec;

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;

· More than 2 years of experience in mechanical design and rehabilitation for welded components for heavy and/or rotating industry

· Interest for technical work, engineering solution research and continuous improvement;

· High ability in written and oral interpersonal communications and for team work;

· Bilingual (French, English);

· Ability to work independently;

· Available for occasional displacement within Canada or worldwide.

Assets:

· Master degree in sciences, mechanical engineering;

· Knowledge about hydroelectric turbines and their components;

· Site work experience;

· Experience in mechanical design, 3D modelling (Siemens NX, Catia, Solidworks, etc.);

· Studies or experience in finite element analysis (static, dynamic, non-linear, etc.) and result validation;

· Knowledge of programming languages: VBA, Python and/or Ansys Mechanical APDL.

Did you know?
ANDRITZ Hydro is:

• Over 170 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 471,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 32,000 turbine units delivered    
• Over 125 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide    
• More than 7000 employees worldwide including 310 in Quebec
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year    
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide    
• 10 test beds worldwide

 * Legal status to work in Canada required.