Engineering I

Westinghouse Electric Company; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 62,400 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation

Employee Assistance

Retirement matching

Paid vacations

Flexible schedules

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Growth opportunities

Educational reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Kitchener, Ontario invites applications for the Engineering I – Mechanical Systems and Equipment role. You will support design, development, implementation, and analysis of mechanical systems for reactor applications, working with senior engineers and gaining hands-on exposure to complex engineering tasks.

This hybrid role requires onsite presence at least 3 days per week and offers a path toward professional licensure; travel domestically and internationally may

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering (or related)
• 0–2 years of professional engineering experience
• Knowledge of engineering principles and first-principles analysis
• 1+ years with Mathcad, MATLAB, and/or VBA
• Familiarity with mechanical system and component design and analysis
• Willingness to work toward P.Eng. licensure
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, implementation, and analysis of mechanical systems, components, and equipment
• Perform thermal, thermal-hydraulic, and piping network design and analysis
• Develop equipment sizing calculations for blowers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, HVAC systems, and related components
• Support senior engineers in design and analysis activities while building technical independence
• Identify technical issues within tasks and propose practical engineering solutions

Skills

Engineering principles

First-principles analysis

Uncertainty analysis

Problem solving

Thermal-hydraulic analysis

Piping systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

MATLAB

VBA

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best‑in‑class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada's energy sustainability and achieving its net‑zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

About The Role

As an Engineering I – Mechanical Systems and Equipment you will, with oversight, support the design, development, implementation, and analysis of mechanical systems and equipment for advanced and legacy reactor applications. You will perform engineering calculations and analyses related to thermal, thermal‑hydraulic, and piping systems while working with senior engineers. You will develop and provide hands‑on exposure to complex engineering work, offering a clear path toward taking on increased technical responsibility.

You will report to the Manager, Mechanical Systems & Equipment and be located at the Kitchener, Ontario Office. This position will be offered as a hybrid role. Employees working in hybrid roles are expected to work onsite at our Kitchener, Ontario Office at least 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• With oversight, support the design, development, implementation, and analysis of mechanical systems, components, and equipment
• Perform thermal, thermal‑hydraulic, and piping network design and analysis
• Develop equipment sizing calculations for blowers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, HVAC systems, and related components
• Support senior engineers in design and analysis activities while steadily building technical independence
• Identify technical issues within assigned tasks and propose practical engineering solutions while working within defined scope, schedule, and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering or related field (Chemical or Mechatronics)
• 0–2 years of professional engineering experience
• Knowledge of engineering principles, first‑principles analysis, uncertainty treatment, and engineering tools
• 1+ years of experience with Mathcad, MATLAB, and/or VBA
• Familiarity with mechanical system and component design and analysis, including fluid systems and interfaces with instrumentation and control
• Willingness to work toward P.Eng. licensure
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion

Base salary range: $62,400 to $78,000 per year, dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills.

Benefits

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work‑life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation‑driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.