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Design Technical Lead - Nuclear

WorleyParsons

Markham

Hybrid

CAD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

24 days ago

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Design Technical Lead - Nuclear in Markham, Ontario. In this role, you will lead complex projects in the nuclear sector, ensuring quality and timely deliverables. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the industry, strong leadership, and communication skills, along with an engineering degree and professional accreditation. Join the team to contribute to transformative energy solutions.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in all phases of engineering projects.
  • Knowledge of pressure boundary licensing requirements.
  • Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design team and ensure adherence to engineering processes.
  • Coordinate design meets and oversee vendor deliverables.
  • Report project progress to the Project Engineering Manager.

Skills

Nuclear industry experience
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer
Job description
Overview

Design Technical Lead - Nuclear in Markham, Ontario. Worley is seeking a Design Technical Lead - Nuclear with extensive experience in the nuclear industry to lead and execute complex projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that project deliverables are completed with quality, on time, and within budget, while upholding Worleys standards for safety and technical excellence. You will be part of a growing team that is embedded in the transformation of Ontarios Nuclear fleet, working on critical projects, some of the most ambitious clean energy programs in the world.

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We are bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Why join Worleys Nuclear team:

  • The scale of impact — supporting cornerstone projects that power millions of homes with zero-emissions energy.
  • The engineering culture — technically rigorous, quality-driven, and execution-focused.
  • The people — high-performing, collaborative teams who care deeply about what they do.
  • The opportunity to grow — not just personally, but to help shape the next generation of nuclear professionals.

If youre looking for more than a job — if you want to help build the future of energy — were hiring across all disciplines. Come work where it matters.

Responsibilities
  • Design Team Lead (DTL) familiar with the primary interface similar to Nuclear Utility Sector.
  • Drive adherence of multi-discipline design team to the applicable Engineering Change Control (ECC) process.
  • Maintain consistency and quality across engineering design packages from all disciplines.
  • Serve as the primary contact for implementing interface requirements within the design.
  • Coordinate and lead meetings (e.g., COMS, DCAVR) with stakeholders such as Procurement Engineering, as needed.
  • Review Asset Suite Design panels to ensure engineering updates align with client governance.
  • Deliver all technical engineering tasks on time and within budget.
  • Oversee vendor deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional, multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Report to the Project Engineering Manager to ensure project delivery meets schedule, budget, QA programs, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
What you will bring
  • Technical and Industry Experience: Experience working in all phases of a project, including conceptual design, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction/installation, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Working knowledge of pressure boundary licensing requirements and interface with TSSA/CNSC.
  • Working knowledge of client Asset Suite/Maximo with active access rights.
  • Detailed understanding of Utility (ECC) process and governance procedures.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with strong customer focus.
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training
  • Engineering degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline from an accredited University.
  • Registered Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario, member in good standing.
  • Utility Design Engineer (DE) Qualification QID#33685.

Required:

  • Must be available to participate in Worleys Hybrid work schedule, 4 days in the office.
  • Have a valid nuclear security clearance.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: TA.AMERICAS@worley.com

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