Electromagnetic design engineer with technical offers / Technical Tendering electromagnetic engineer

Role Summary

Job Description Summary

The electrical engineer will be responsible for the electromagnetic design of hydraulic alternators for hydro projects in North America. The engineer will be responsible for the electrical aspects of the alternator product, taking charge of defining an optimized winning solution respecting both the budget, the offer milestones and the commercial strategy put in place for the offer. This person will also be responsible for implementing the electrical design during the execution phase.

In addition to the electromagnetic design of the alternators, the electrical engineer will be responsible for estimating the supply of electrical auxiliaries for the submission engineering team.

The electrical engineer will be responsible for the electrical design of hydro generator for North American projects. The engineer will be responsible for the electrical aspect of the generator, taking charge of the finding the winning optimized solution while respecting budget, tender milestones and commercial strategy to win the bid. The engineer will also be responsible to implement the solution during the execution phase of the project.

In addition to the generator electrical design, the engineer will be responsible for estimating the electrical auxiliary scope for the tenders.

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• Provide technical expertise and develop suitable solutions (configuration, performance estimation, costs, etc.) as part of the pre-project process in close collaboration with the sales team.
• Develop a solid understanding of the market and help establish the winning strategy that maximizes the value offered to the client.
• Analyze the customer's technical needs in order to define and optimize the alternator product, validate project schedules, develop the procurement strategy and optimize costs, while respecting contractual requirements and internal procedures.
• Carry out the basic electromagnetic design and calculation of electric alternators.
• Analyze customer needs relating to electrical auxiliary equipment (instrumentation, electrical cables and panels, etc.)
• Write technical documentation, including calculation notes, technical specifications and engineering reports
• Deliver design packages for hydroelectric projects in North America by applying technical guidelines and feedback (FOE);
• Collaborate with other engineers from different COEs (Center Of Excellence) globally;
• Participate and launch design reviews with engineers from the different COEs and experts;
• Supervise the work of designers and office automation technicians to ensure the production of calculation notes, technical specifications, drawings and BOMs (Bill of Materials);
• Collaborate closely with the supply chain to ensure the technical feasibility and optimization of the proposed solutions;
• Apply engineering principles aimed at guaranteeing reliability, quality, safety and cost optimization;
• Collaborate with engineering project managers;
• Collaborate with technical experts for design validation as well as root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide a technical expertise and develop customized solutions (arrangement, performance estimation, costs, etc) within the pre-project process and with close collaboration of the commercial team.
• Develop a solid understanding of the market and establish the winning strategy while maximizing the value for the customer.
• Analyse the technical needs of the client to define and optimize the generator, to validate project planning and build the supply chain strategy and to optimize the cost while meeting contractual requirements and internal processes.
• Perform basic electromagnetic design and dimensioning of the electric generators.
• Analyse client's needs in terms of electrical auxiliary systems (instruments, cabling, junction boxes, etc)
• Prepare technical documents, including calculation notes, technical specifications and engineering reports.
• Deliver design package for hydroelectric projects in North America by applying design practices and Feedback of Experience
• Collaborate with engineers from other Center of Excellence worldwide
• Launch and participate in design reviews
• Supervise draftmen and office technicans to ensure the submittal of calculation notes, technical specifications and drawings.
• Collaborate with supply chain team to ensure technical feasibility and the optimization of the technical solution
• Apply Engineering principles to ensure, safety, quality, reliability and cost optimization
• Collaborate with engineering project managers
• collaborate with technical experts to validate the design, do root cause analyse and implement the corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university, combined with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design of high-power rotating electrical machines.
• Member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec, holder of a temporary permit, or eligible to become a member of the OIQ in the short term;
• Willing to make occasional trips to North America
• Bilingual French/English - writing skills required: GE Vernova provides high quality services to customers located around the world and the employee must be able to provide services in an efficient manner aligned with the company's standards of excellence

Desirable Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to document, plan, evaluate and carry out several mandates simultaneously.
• Demonstrate accountability in achieving departmental, regional and global objectives in the field of electrical alternator engineering.

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• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a known university, with at least 5 years of experience in high power electrical rotating machine design.
• Member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec, a temporary permit or eligible to become a member of the OIQ in the short term.
• Willing and available to occasionally travel in North America;
• Bilingualism (French and English) - writing aptitude required. GE Vernova supplies high quality services to its client worldwide and the employee must be able to provide efficient services aligned with the company excellence standards.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, spoken and written. Capacity to analyse and solve problems. Able to document, plan, compare and realize various tasks
• Demonstrate accountability in reaching team, regional and global objectives in hydro generator engineering domain.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided: No