Mechanical / Chemical / Nuclear Engineer

Kiewit Corporation; Oakville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is seeking a mid‑level Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineer to support process‑design activities across industrial and EPC projects in North America. This on‑site role based in Oakville requires strong multi‑discipline collaboration with engineering, estimating, and construction teams.

You will develop P&IDs, sizing calculations, FEED/FEL planning, and contribute to front‑end engineering and project execution while delivering high‑quality design within schedule and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering.
• 8–13 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated process-design engineering experience (required).

Responsibilities

• Support process-design engineering activities across industrial, energy, and EPC projects.
• Develop and review P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and related engineering deliverables.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations and support specification development.
• Contribute to Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED / FEL) planning efforts.
• Participate in EPC project execution, including coordination with estimating, procurement, and construction teams.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, and constructability expectations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Provide technical input during design reviews, risk assessments, and project planning sessions.

Skills

Process design

FEED/FEL

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Mechanical / Chemical / Nuclear Engineer

Location: Oakville, ON, CA

Requisition ID:182557

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department:Field Operations

Market:Nuclear

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a mid‑level Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineer with strong process‑design experience to support engineering and execution activities across major industrial and energy projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a multidisciplinary, construction‑driven environment and enjoys working at the intersection of design, execution, and project development.

You will contribute to front‑end engineering, process design, equipment sizing, and EPC project execution while collaborating closely with engineering, estimating, and construction teams.

Why Join Kiewit?

• Work within an integrated engineering‑construction environment.
• Contribute to impactful industrial and energy projects across North America.
• Collaborate with high‑performing teams focused on technical excellence and constructability.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and long‑term career development.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full‑service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear‑related market from carbon free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

Responsibilities

• Support process‑design engineering activities across industrial, energy, and EPC projects.
• Develop and review P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and related engineering deliverables.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations and support specification development.
• Contribute to Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED) and FEL planning efforts.
• Participate in EPC project execution, including coordination with estimating, procurement, and construction teams.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, and constructability expectations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Provide technical input during design reviews, risk assessments, and project planning sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering.
• 8–13 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated process‑design engineering experience (required).

Experience with:

• Equipment sizing calculations
• Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED / FEL)
• EPC project execution or estimating (preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be available to work on‑site in Oakville (remote work is not available for this role). #LI-IS1

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation:$100,000/yr -$140,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.