Reactor/Fueling Machine Stress Analysis Engineer
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Responsibilities
- Lead a team to complete the design analysis of CANDU reactor components, systems and structures including mechanical equipment.
- Perform engineering calculations to support design of nuclear pressure boundary components.
- Prepare formal technical reports.
- Review design documents, calculations, and analysis reports.
- Prepare engineering budgets and support proposal preparation.
- Execute engineering activities within budget and schedule.
- Provide accurate reporting of engineering work to technical and project managers.
- Provide prompt response and engineering resolutions on any critical engineering related matters.
- Carry out engineering work following AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy Quality Assurance programs, applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and interface with client, suppliers, stakeholders and other design disciplines to execute assigned engineering work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
- 1, 3, 5, or 10 years of relevant experience in the design and analysis of complex mechanical systems or equipment, corresponding to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior‑level positions.
- Experience with CANDU reactor systems preferred, especially fuel channel, Calandria Vessel, and fueling machine design.
- Strong working knowledge of CANDU design principles.
- Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and independently, demonstrating problem‑solving skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with interpretation of GD&T preferred.
- Drive for continuous learning by own initiative.
- Experience in stress calculation for systems and mechanical components such as pipes, supports, pressure vessels, and other complex mechanisms.
- Experience in finite element analysis using ANSYS (Workbench or APDL), LS‑DYNA, ABAQUS.
- Familiarity with ASME Section III pressure boundary design and CSA N285.0.
- Good time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Benefits
- An exciting environment where work‑life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay and flexible benefits.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
Equal Opportunity Statement
AtkinsRéalis seeks to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but is enriched through these differences.
Please ensure your CV is written in English, as it will be reviewed by an international hiring team.