Engineering Manager – Piping and Feeder Function

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Piping and Feeder Function to lead a highly skilled engineering team on nuclear power plant projects in Canada. You will drive technical excellence, oversee 10–15 engineers, and ensure delivery within quality, cost, and schedule targets.

The role requires extensive licensing experience and strong leadership in nuclear codes and standards, with travel to project sites as needed. A Ontario-registered engineer is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years licensing experience in a nuclear project environment with leadership of engineering staff
• Experience leading work under nuclear Codes and Standards (CSA N285, ASME III, ASME B31.1) and related guides
• Design engineering experience in nuclear class 1,2,3 piping, valves and pumps for nuclear plants
• Experience in feeder and piping design, layout, stress analysis and FEA methods
• Ability to interpret GD&T and use mechanical design analytical tools
• Willingness to travel for site walks, meetings and workshops
• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario preferred; nuclear facility experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical management and leadership to feeders, piping and supports design and analysis teams
• Plan and execute work to meet quality, cost and schedule requirements
• Remove barriers to deliverables; work with staff to find solutions and optimizations
• Provide technical guidance to staff and SMEs to management
• Contribute to preparation of proposals and approve technical content for new builds
• Forecast resource demands and interface with clients for delivery per specifications
• Oversee 10–15 engineers; coach, train, and evaluate performance
• Maintain client relationships and collaborate with marketing to enhance offerings
• Initiate organizational initiatives to improve efficiency and engagement
• Source resources and plan for staffing within Engineering Excellence

Skills

Leadership

Nuclear engineering

Project management

CANDU feeder piping

FEA methods

GD&T interpretation

ANSYS

Mentoring

Regulatory standards

Education

Engineering degree (P.Eng)

Tools

Mathcad

LS-DYNA

ABAQUS

SolidWorks

3D SMART Plant

Job description

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis as an Engineering Manager – Piping and Feeder Function within our Engineering Excellence team. In this leadership role, you will provide technical and functional management for nuclear power plant projects, guiding a highly skilled team while delivering innovative engineering solutions that support the future of nuclear energy. You will play a key role in project execution, resource planning, technical excellence, and team development within a dynamic matrix organization.

Your role

Provide technical management and leadership to a highly technical group in feeders, piping and supports design and analysis to accomplish the assigned project goals. This includes:

• Approving technical documents and deliverables prepared by staff working under them.
• Planning and executing work consistent with quality, cost and schedule requirements.
• Removing barriers that would impact deliverables to meet project requirements and priorities, working with the assigned staff to find solutions and optimizations.
• Providing technical advice to staff and as appropriate subject matter expertise to staff and management.
• Participating in the preparation of commercial proposals and approving the technical content of proposals under their direction related to the new build project.
• Forecasting resource demands for the assigned work scope, including skills, capabilities, and durations. Interfacing with clients and successfully delivering engineering products in accordance with customer specification and requirements.
• The Manager will also oversee the work of 10 to 15 engineering staff. Supervisory responsibilities include:
  • Fostering a positive team environment where good performance is recognized and celebrated.
  • Coaching for improved performance.
  • Performing administrative tasks, e.g., timesheet approvals, vacation approvals.
  • Goal setting, Performance feedback and performance enhancement.
  • Training and Qualifications Planning and Management.
  • Forecasting resource needs and hiring for the function withing Engineering Excellence.
• Working with marketing and other corporate groups to maintain and improve client relationships and offerings.
• Initiate and execute organizational initiatives to improve efficiency, employee engagement and to foster collaborative environment.
• Initiate and source appropriate resources through evaluation of resource demands.

About you

• 10+ years of licensing experience in a nuclear project environment, including experience leading engineering teams. Knowledgeable of CANDU Feeder and Piping systems in design registration phases to degradation mechanisms for fitness for service-related areas.
• Experience managing and/or performing work under nuclear Codes and Standards such as CSA N285 & ASME Section III and ASME B31.1 codes and any other applicable standards or regulatory guides related to permanent plant components, pressure boundary equipment, and/or reactor systems is preferred.
• Design engineering experience in nuclear class 1, 2, 3 and 6 piping systems, valves, pumps and for Nuclear Power Plants is preferable.
• Experience in feeder and piping systems design, layout, stress analysis and FEA methods.
• Experienced in the interpretation of GD&T.
• Knowledge of analytical tools used for mechanical design (e.g., ANSYS, Mathcad, LS-DYNA, GT-STRUDEL, ABAQUS, Solid Works, 3D SMART PLANT or similar) is an asset.
• Ability to work to budget and schedule. Must be willing to travel occasionally to participate in walkdowns, meetings and workshops.
• Proven leadership skills, as technical guidance to assist and supervise analysts with good communication skills.
• Eligible for nuclear energy worker (NEW).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Additional, preferred qualifications:
  • Engineering degree in a related engineering discipline.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, qualified to seal engineering documents.
  • Experience managing and/or performing multidisciplinary work with significant interfacing requirements with interfacing disciplines such as licensing, safety analysis, mechanical, process control, and civil engineering.
  • Experience working in a nuclear facility licensed in Canada, or Candu Reactors highly preferable.
  • Willing to travel to and potentially work at Project sites to meet project needs (Note: the home location is at the Mississauga head office in Ontario).

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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