Intermediate Reactor Analysis Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Pickering; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks Mechanical Design Analysts to support CANDU6 Retube projects. You will perform design analyses, FEM modelling, and prepare technical reports for regulatory authorities.

The role requires experience with ANSYS, LSDYNA, and other engineering tools, plus strong writing and communication skills. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in regulated mechanical engineering environments, nuclear exposure preferred, and may lead small project teams to deliver design packages on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional Engineer in Ontario is preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of related mechanical engineering experience in regulated industries such as nuclear, mining, oil & gas, power.
• Design engineering experience in nuclear class 1, 2, 3 vessels or equipment is preferable.
• Experience in stress analysis using ANSYS Mechanical (APDL preferred), LSDYNA, ABAQUS, MATLAB, MathCAD, or similar tools.
• Site experience in construction or commissioning of plant mechanical systems would be an asset.
• Knowledge of CANDU design and related standards would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the team to complete the design analysis of CANDU reactor systems, structures and components, including mechanical equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design of nuclear pressure boundary components.
• Prepare formal technical reports suitable for client review and regulatory authorities.
• Review design documents, calculations, and analysis reports.
• Perform engineering work following QA programs and applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Model complex vessel and equipment arrangements using finite element techniques.
• Prepare engineering computations using ANSYS Mechanical, APDL, Workbench, LSDYNA, etc.
• Perform thermal, fatigue, seismic, linear and non-linear analyses per ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Div.1.
• Prepare TSSA registration packages for pressure boundary modifications.
• May lead technical packages with Designers and Stress Analysts.
• Provide prompt resolutions on critical engineering matters.
• Complete tasks within budget and schedule with quality.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite element analysis

ANSYS

LSDYNA

ABAQUS

MATLAB

MathCAD

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Nuclear industry experience

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license in Ontario (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

APDL

Workbench

LSDYNA

ABAQUS

MATLAB

MathCAD

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking Mechanical Design Analysts to support our ongoing and upcoming CANDU6 Retube projects. This position requires an individual who is self-motivated and capable of working independently or under the instruction from a senior technical engineer and develop his/her career and experience in the nuclear field. The candidate shall be able to follow the instructions from a lead professional engineer to complete the assigned mechanical related scopes or tasks and develop necessary engineering design documentation as required.

Your role

The qualified individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Join the team to complete the design analysis of CANDU reactor systems, structures and components, including mechanical equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design of nuclear pressure boundary components.
• Prepare formal technical reports suitable for review by the client and their regulatory authorities.
• Review design documents, calculations, and analysis reports.
• Perform engineering work following AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulation requirements.
• Model complex vessel and equipment arrangements using finite element techniques.
• Prepare engineering computations and analyses using applicable software (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical (APDL preferred or Workbench), and LSDYNA. etc.).
• Performing thermal, fatigue, seismic, linear and non-linear analyses in accordance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Div.1 code requirements.
• Prepare TSSA registration packages for pressure boundary modifications.
• May be requested by Engineering Manager to lead technical packages with a small or large team of Designers and Stress Analysts.
• Provide prompt response and engineering resolutions on any critical engineering related matters.
• Complete the assigned scopes or tasks within the given budget and schedule, and in good quality.

About you

• A Bachelor'S or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from a university of recognized standing.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is preferred.
• Qualified or eligible to be qualified as ASME Appendix XXIII is an asset.
• Minimum 5 - 8 Years of related work experience in mechanical engineering within a heavily regulated industrial environment such as: nuclear, mining, oil & gas, power, etc.
• Design engineering experience in nuclear class 1, 2, 3 vessels and/or equipment for Nuclear Power Plants is preferable.
• Experience in Stress Analysis using ANSYS Mechanical (APDL preferred over Workbench), LSDYNA, ABAQUS, MATLAB, MathCAD, or other similar software programs are required.
• Site experience in construction, or commissioning of plant mechanical systems for nuclear or other heavily regulated industries would be an asset.
• Must have knowledge of mechanical and piping systems or equipment (knowledge of CANDU design, including the Calandria Vessel and fuel channels would be preferred).
• Working knowledge of CSA N285.0, N289, B51 and ASME Section III codes and any other applicable standards or regulatory guides related to permanent plant components, pressure boundary equipment, and/or reactor systems is preferred.
• Must be able to apply technical principles in a logical and practical manner to resolve engineering issues or technical problems.
• Must have excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be willing to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW), although this will not be a regular requirement as part of the job.

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.

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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