Engineering Manager, Reactor Engineering

AtkinsRéalis Group; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking an Engineering Manager, Reactor Engineering to lead the execution and technical direction of engineering services for domestic and international CANDU reactors. You will oversee a ~25-person team, ensuring safe, high‑quality delivery aligned with nuclear codes, standards, and QA programs.

The role reports to the Director of Engineering Services and collaborates with project managers, engineers, and external clients to manage scope, risk, and performance across

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in the nuclear sector.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and leadership for engineering services on CANDU reactors.
• Manage a team of approximately 25 people and prioritize work.
• Ensure deliverables meet contract requirements, codes and QA programs.
• Coordinate design interfaces between NSP and BOP portions of the NPP.
• Identify and manage technical risks; escalate as needed.
• Review and approve engineering documents and drawings per delegated authority.
• Support proposals with technical inputs and future resource planning.

Skills

Technical leadership

Nuclear engineering

QA compliance

Project management

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada’s largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years.We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Your role

• Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, the Engineering Manager, Reactor Engineering is responsible for the execution and technical leadership of engineering services in support of domestic and international operating CANDU reactors.
• The Engineering Manager works closely with the Director of Engineering Services, Project Managers and Project Directors, Engineering Excellence Management, Engineering Managers from other mandates, and external clients and stakeholders to ensure the safe, high‑quality, and well‑coordinated delivery of engineering services.
• They will manage a team of approximately 25 people.
• Be accountable for the technical delivery and overall quality of assigned engineering scopes in the electrical, instrumentation and controls discipline.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to ensure deliverables meet contract requirements, client expectations, applicable nuclear codes and standards, and the company quality assurance program.
• Ensure engineering activities are planned and executed in accordance with approved QA programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating the design interface between the NSP and BOP portions of the NPP.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical issues and risks within assigned scope, escalating as appropriate.
• Review and approve engineering documents and drawings in accordance with delegated authority.
• Assign and prioritize work based on individual qualifications, experience, and competency to support safe and efficient execution.
• Set and manage team priorities to align engineering objectives with overall project goals.
• Establish and promote a working culture that enables Engineering Services to achieve its vision by reinforcing nuclear safety, quality, knowledge sharing, innovation, and respect across multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide performance feedback, observations, and coaching to support a continuous learning culture.
• Support the Director of Engineering Services in defining engineering scope, deliverables, future resource needs, and technical inputs for proposals and anticipated work.
• Support effective technical integration across disciplines and interfaces by working collaboratively with Engineering Services, Engineering Excellence, and other project mandates.
• Identify emerging technical demands and capability gaps based on project execution, client direction, and industry trends, and raise these to Engineering Services leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong technical relationships with client side counterparts to support current delivery and informed discussion of future needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain tools, processes, and standard practices to improve engineering efficiency, effectiveness, consistency, and quality.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in engineering analysis methods, design approaches, workflows, and digital tools.
• Escalate significant technical, regulatory, or delivery risks to the Director of Engineering Services and the Project Manager/Project Director, as required.

About you

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

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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