Engineering Manager (Nuclear)

WSP USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for their Ontario offices to lead multidisciplinary teams in nuclear projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Canadian nuclear standards, overseeing engineering deliverables, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in engineering, with strong leadership skills and a P.Eng. designation in Ontario. This role offers outstanding career opportunities and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in nuclear projects.
• Strong understanding of Canadian nuclear standards and codes.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis tools relevant to discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian nuclear regulatory standards.
• Act as primary engineering liaison with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil)

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Tools

ETAP

FEA

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: OurNuclearsubsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients in the nuclear industry. Our team offers a wide range of services, including technical and feasibility studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, quality surveillance, commissioning and asset management. This division is operating at an exciting time as nuclear power and new technology solutions are developing globally, with Canada as a leader in nuclear refurbishments, nuclear new builds, incredible capital projects portfolios and a deep history in nuclear supply chain.

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager, Nuclea rto to join one of our Ontario offices. Several projects may require travel to Tiverton, Ontario, Toronto Ontario, Saint John, New Brunswick, Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager who has direct experience working on nuclear projects in Canada. This position requires leading teams across Electrical, I&C, Mechanical, and Civil/Structural disciplines for both Nuclear New Build and other nuclear facilities. The successful candidate must ensure safety, regulatory adherence, and foster innovative approaches. A deep understanding of Canadian nuclear standards and a strong track record of leadership in multidisciplinary engineering settings are essential.
District Overview

Be involved in projects with our Nuclear Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to engineering teams in Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Controls, and Civil/Structural disciplines.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with Canadian nuclear regulatory standards, including CSA N-series and CNSC requirements.
• Act as the primary engineering liaison with our nuclear clients and other principal stakeholders.
• Promote technical excellence, innovation, and ongoing improvement throughout all engineering functions.
• Supervise resource allocation, team training and development, and performance management for engineering personnel.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, project planning, and client presentations.
• Facilitate integrated and optimized project delivery through effective interdisciplinary coordination.
• Guide and motivate the engineering team to deliver solutions that adhere fully to nuclear codes and standards.
• Review and authorize engineering deliverables, vendor documentation, and technical specifications.
• Identify and manage risks, scope variations, and opportunities across the project lifecycle.
• Cultivate a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the engineering organization.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil);
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario is required.
• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years experience in nuclear projects.
• Knowledge of Ontario Power Generation’s processes, procedures, tools—particularly the ECC process, AS9 (Asset Suite 9), EBOM, etc. Knowledge of Bruce Power processes, procedures, and tools is an asset.
• Trained in all CBTs and other applicable training programs to deliver projects within OPG’s design qualifications and Project Management program.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of Canadian nuclear codes and standards (e.g., CSA N290, N299, N285).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis tools relevant to each discipline (e.g., ETAP for electrical, FEA for mechanical, structural analysis software).
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in nuclear environments.

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