Mechanical Design Engineer

Next Structural Integrity Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Structural Integrity Inc. in Ontario, Canada, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support nuclear and regulated environments.

The role includes supervising teams, delivering projects on schedule, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards. The candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering degree, minimum 2 years in nuclear engineering, active pursuit of P.Eng., and ability to obtain nuclear site access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s or PhD is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nuclear engineering experience in project or field engineering roles.
• Active pursuit of P.Eng. designation and valid Nuclear site access.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Experience with CSA/ASME codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide technical direction to teams of specialized engineers within the energy sector.
• Plan, manage, and deliver project tasks in accordance with defined schedules and budgets.
• Liaise with discipline leads, project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout all project phases.
• Prepare and review engineering reports and calculations (e.g., hydraulic, equipment sizing, stress analysis, FMEA).
• Develop technical specifications for services, components, and equipment.
• Support engineering change control (ECC) activities and provide design clarifications as required.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, mentoring, and supervisory capabilities, fostering collaboration and accountability within the team.
• Prepare technical deliverables and reports to successful completion in compliance with regulatory and client requirements.

Skills

Nuclear power plant design

Piping and equipment design

Regulatory compliance

Engineering change control (ECC)

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. designation in progress

Job description

Next Structural Integrity Inc., is a leading engineering company providing essential engineering services and solving complex problems for our clients in the Nuclear and Oil and Gas industries. We are a team of energetic and creative individuals offering the best engineering solutions and consulting services. We strongly believe that every established engineering solution should exhibit the utmost quality and meet regulatory prerequisites. Our level of service not only makes our relationships mutually rewarding but facilitates lasting relationships with the parties involved. The skills that we have developed and the multi-level design and analysis capacity we have acquired while working across various industries inimitably qualify us as your go-to engineering partner.

About the Role

Our growing company is seeking energetic, positive, and reliable Mechanical Design Engineer to support our customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide technical direction to teams of specialized engineers within the energy sector.
• Plan, manage, and deliver project tasks in accordance with defined schedules and budgets.
• Liaise with discipline leads, project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout all project phases.
• Prepare and review engineering reports and calculations (e.g., hydraulic, equipment sizing, stress analysis, FMEA).
• Develop technical specifications for services, components, and equipment.
• Support engineering change control (ECC) activities and provide design clarifications as required.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, mentoring, and supervisory capabilities, fostering collaboration and accountability within the team.
• Prepare technical deliverables and reports to successful completion in compliance with regulatory and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of nuclear power plant design and operation, including reactor components (Primary Heat Transport, feeders, calandria).
• Experience in piping and equipment design within regulated environments.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including:
• CSA N285.0, N286.7, N289
• ASME Section III (Subsections NB, NC, ND, NF)
• ASME B31.1, B31.3
• ASME Section VIII
• Experience producing Design Specifications and Overpressure Protection Reports.
• Familiarity with ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification is considered an asset.
• Understanding of engineering change control (ECC) processes and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Recognized by peers for professionalism, technical expertise, and quality of work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s or PhD is an asset).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nuclear engineering experience in project or field engineering roles.
• Actively pursuing P.Eng. designation and valid Nuclear site access.
• Valid nuclear site access or ability to obtain it.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of nuclear power plant design and operation, including reactor components (Primary Heat Transport, feeders, calandria).
• Experience in piping and equipment design within regulated environments.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and standards (CSA, ASME as listed above).
• Understanding of engineering change control (ECC) processes and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Recognized by peers for professionalism, technical expertise, and quality of work.

Preferred Skills

• Experience producing Design Specifications and Overpressure Protection Reports.
• Familiarity with ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification.
• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NSI is particularly interested in people who enjoy working on a variety of work and who are keen to continue to develop their knowledge and expertise. If you believe you have the necessary knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to succeed in this position, then we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcome submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request.