Design Technical Lead - Nuclear

WorleyParsons; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company located in Markham, Ontario, is looking for a Design Technical Lead - Nuclear to oversee complex projects within the nuclear industry. The successful candidate will ensure that the design deliverables are completed on time and meet the company's quality standards. This role requires extensive experience in nuclear design, strong leadership abilities, and the capacity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in innovative energy projects await.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Opportunity for career growth

Involvement in sustainable energy projects

Qualifications

• Experience in all project phases from design to closeout.
• Knowledge of pressure boundary licensing and TSSA/CNSC requirements.
• Ability to lead multi-discipline project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and enforce engineering change controls.
• Ensure engineering design packages maintain consistency and quality.
• Coordinate meetings with various stakeholders to align project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario

Utility Design Engineer Qualification

Job description

Job Description - Design Technical Lead - Nuclear (MAR00UX)

Design Technical Lead - Nuclear - MAR00UX

Company: Worley

Primary Location

CAN-ON-Markham

Job

Engineering and Design (General)

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Job Posting

Jan 10, 2026

Unposting Date

Feb 9, 2026

Building on our past. Ready for the future

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’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose

Worley is seeking a Design Technical Lead - Nuclear in Markham, Ontario 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 Worley’s standards for safety and technical excellence.

You will be part of a growing team that is embedded in the transformation of Ontario’s Nuclear fleet, working on critical projects, some of the most ambitious clean energy programs in the world.

Why join Worley’s 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 you’re looking for more than a job — if you want to help build the future of energy — we’re 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 the conceptual design phase, 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 Worley’s 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: [e-mail]

Moving forward together

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Ready to join us? Apply now to submit your CV.