Hydraulic Design Engineer - Research and Development, Pointe-Claire

Summary of the role The Hydraulic Design Engineer– Research and Development will support the hydraulic design process through research projects in fluid dynamics and the development of new numerical methods. Also, the candidate will support the personnel related to design of hydraulic passageways of hydro turbines at all stages for both new units, runner replacements and rehabilitation projects.

This mandate will include the following:

Main tasks

Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses

Develop new analytical and numerical methods and tools to support hydraulic design tasks.

Additional tasks

Definition, development, maintenance, and modification of hydraulic engineering tools and processes

Support for bids, including preliminary design and design reviews

Analysis of design requirements

Development of hydraulic designs for turbine components of various types

Collaboration with the hydraulic laboratory team in Linz for model turbine development

Working with mechanical engineering and contract hydraulic engineers to ensure the continuous execution of development contracts

Why do you fit the profile? Successful teams share objectives, but also values! Beyond your skills, we are looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to invest in the team. Your commitment to ethics and quality will make a real difference at Andritz.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, preferably with a focus on fluid dynamics; Master’s degree highly desirable

Ideally, minimum of five (5) years of experience in hydro engineering

Candidate must hold membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or meet the eligibility criteria to obtain such membership

Familiarity with CFD calculations for hydro turbines

Knowledge of commercial and technical aspects of hydro‑electric power plant equipment

Creativity, problem solving skills, and demonstrated consistent attention to detail

Strong ability to work in a team environment and excellent communication skills (oral&written)

Self‑directed

Familiarity with programming, ideally some experience in Linux and Python scripting

Fluency in French and English– spoken and written

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

Legal status to work in Canada is required.

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