Engineer/ Analyst, Fitness for Service and Component Analysis

Kinectrics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Pension plan

Career development

Job summary

Kinectrics Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to advance structural integrity analyses for clients in the energy and nuclear sectors.

You will perform advanced FEA-based stress and fracture assessments on piping, vessels, and components, and contribute to code-compliant analyses using industry-standard tools. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 3–6 years of relevant experience, and a P.Eng designation or active pursuit.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering is required.
• Master's or PhD in relevant field is preferred.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience; exceptions possible for highly qualified candidates.
• P.Eng designation or active pursuit is expected.
• ASME Appendix XXIII qualification is an asset.
• OPG and Bruce Power security clearance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work in small cross-functional teams to develop enhanced methodologies for solving structural integrity problems for clients.
• Perform stress analysis using finite element methods, including non-linear and dynamic analysis of piping, vessels, and equipment.
• Lead and perform advanced fitness-for-service and fracture mechanics assessments for degraded piping, pressure vessels, and nuclear components.
• Carry out ASME Code analyses, including Class 1 analysis of piping and components using computer tools and classical methods.
• Develop and maintain computer programs to drive analysis work.
• Prepare technical analysis reports and documentation.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Stress analysis

C++ programming

Python

NDE knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng designation

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

AutoPIPE

PIPESTRESS

CAESAR II

Python

Matlab

C++

Job description

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Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON) / 393 University Avenue, Toronto ON

Department: Materials and Major Components

Reports to: Section Manager

Number Required: 1

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation : Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity : The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Total Compensation : Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

We are seeking an engineer to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Work in small cross-functional teams to develop enhanced methodologies for solving structural integrity problems for clients
• Perform stress analysis using finite element methods, including non-linear analysis and dynamic analysis of piping, vessels, and equipment
• Lead and perform advanced fitness-for-service and fracture mechanics assessments for degraded piping, pressure vessels, and nuclear components
• Carry out ASME Code analyses, including Class 1 analysis of piping and components using computer tools and classical methods
• Develop and maintain computer programs to drive analysis work
• Prepare technical analysis reports and documentation

What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Science, or equivalent is required.
• Graduate-level studies (Master’s or PhD) in one of the specialty areas is preferred.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience; however exceptions can be made for highly qualified candidates
• P. Eng designation or actively pursuing
• ASME Appendix XXIII qualification is an asset
• OPG and Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong understanding and foundation in classical solid mechanics
• Familiarity with the design principles of vessels, piping, and supports Strong understanding of CANDU design, including reactor structures, feeders, primary heat transport ( PHT ) piping , and supports
• Experience in flaw/defect acceptance evaluation, Level 2/3 FFS; using fracture mechanics approaches including J-integral
• Fatigue and crack growth calculation under cyclic and thermal loading
• Demonstrated experience in applying codes and standards including ASME Section III, CSA N285, CSA N289.3, B31.1, ASME FFS / API579, ASME Section VIII, ASME Section XI
• Experience in welding procedures qualification and applications
• Familiarity with NDE technology and principles of inspection requirements
• Demonstrated past examples of successful large-scale engineering simulations using advanced/novel computer technology
• In-depth experience using finite element software including ANSYS and ABAQUS
• Advanced computer programming skills and knowledge, with experience using ANSYS APDL, Python, Matlab, Visual Basic, C++, and others
• Experience using piping analysis programs including AutoPIPE, PIPESTRESS, and CAESAR II

Other Competencies

• Project management experience will be an asset
• Experience providing urgent operational support to clients and performing analysis under production pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of work
• Thrives working as part of a team
• Willingness to adapt and learn new areas of expertise as dictated by business needs

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.