Hydraulic Systems Engineer

Ready to shape the future of fun? 

At Vortex, we have been bringing communities, businesses, and families together with innovative aquatic structures since 1995. We are proud to have created 10 000 custom installations spanning 50 countries and 5 continents! Vortex creates precious memories for thousands of families around the world every day.

If you want an exciting career in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome all applicants and are committed to diversity, equity and ensuring everyone is empowered to succeed.

Bring your engineering expertise to life and help create aquatic experiences enjoyed by communities around the world!

At Vortex Aquatic Structures, we design and manufacture innovative aquatic play solutions that bring people together and create unforgettable experiences. Behind every splash, spray, and water feature is smart engineering, and that's where you come in!

We're looking for a Hydraulic Systems Engineer to join our Product Engineering team in Pointe-Claire, Montreal.

In this role, you'll design and develop the water management systems that power our aquatic play solutions. Working alongside our Design, Engineering, R&D, and Manufacturing teams, you'll tackle interesting technical challenges, contribute to new product development, and see your designs come to life in installations around the world.

What You'll Do

• Design and innovate: Develop new and improved water circulation systems using SolidWorks, selecting components and materials for optimal performance.
• Apply your technical expertise: Perform hydraulic calculations, including flow rates, pressure losses, and total dynamic head (TDH).
• Bring ideas to life: Collaborate with R&D and suppliers on prototyping, testing, and validation of new products.
• Ensure quality and compliance: Design systems that meet applicable aquatic industry codes and standards, including the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC).
• Design for the real world: Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure systems are practical to manufacture, assemble, and install.
• Support product development: Review Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), prepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentation, and maintain product configurations.
• Solve challenges: Troubleshoot technical issues, resolve non-conformances, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Share your expertise: Provide technical support and training to Customer Service teams and Field Technicians.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, with eligibility for membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical or hydraulic system design, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, hydraulic calculations, and water circulation systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of aquatic industry codes and standards, including NSF/ANSI 50 and MAHC, or a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in French and English, written and spoken, as approximately 40% of the role involves communication with stakeholders in the United States and Europe.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a collaborative and hands-on approach.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% of the time.
• Experience with aquatic water treatment systems or outdoor recreational products and knowledge of Stage-Gate product development processes are considered assets.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks Flow Simulation, CFD tools, Business Central, Experlogix, or similar systems is also an asset.

Why Join Vortex?

At Vortex, innovation, collaboration, and fun are at the heart of what we do. Our work creates opportunities for people to play, connect, and make memories around the world.

We offer:

• The opportunity to shape products enjoyed by families around the world.
• A collaborative, creative, and supportive culture.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Company-paid training and education reimbursement.
• Health and dental benefits, telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program, RRSP matching, and bonus program.
• Free on-site gym and parking.
• Personalized onboarding with a dedicated buddy.

Splash into fun!