Mechanical Design Engineer- Nuclear

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous time-off policies

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform conceptual and detailed design work for CANDU reactor components. You will prepare drawings, calculations, and technical documents while adhering to codes, standards, and project schedules.

The role requires 3–6 years of mechanical design experience, proficiency in stress analysis, and strong communication. Ontario licensure or eligibility is expected. Hybrid work is available in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from a university of recognized standing.
• Candidate to be licensed or soon eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Mechanical design experience 3 to 6 years.
• Experience in classical stress calculations.
• Experience in working following codes, standards and procedures.
• GD&T experience is an asset.
• Proven record of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good time management and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detail design engineering work for CANDU reactor components to applicable codes, standards and procedures.
• Prepare design documents, technical reports, calculations and drawings.
• Support proposal preparation, design engineering, testing, procurement, manufacturing and installation support.
• Prepare responses to technical questions from reviewers or clients.
• Report progress to leads and managers.
• Develop information and prepare technical documents such as drawings, bill of materials, calculations and specifications.
• Assist in preparing registration packages for pressure boundary designs.
• Interface with regulatory bodies as required (e.g., TSSA and CNSC).
• Perform reviews and design verifications for others' work per qualifications.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

GD&T

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering codes & standards

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

• Perform conceptual and detail design engineering work for CANDU reactor components to applicable codes, standards and procedures.
• The design activities include but are not limited to the preparation of design documents, technical reports, including technical calculations and drawings.
• Supervised by senior engineers, while adhering to project plans and schedules, conduct phases of engineering work such as supporting proposal preparation, design engineering, testing, procurement, as well as manufacturing, and installation support.
• Prepare responses to technical questions, from reviewers or clients.
• Report progress on day-to-day work to leads and managers.
• Develop information and prepare technical documents, such as: engineering drawings and bill of materials, calculations, design specifications, design assessment, design requirements, design manuals, technical specifications (for testing, fabrication, and site installation), etc.
• Support the technical supervisor leads in preparing registration packages for pressure boundary designs.
• Support the technical supervisor in interfaces with the regulatory bodies, such as: TSSA and CNSC, as required.
• Perform reviews and design verification for the design and engineering work done by others, per qualifications.

About you

This is a mechanical engineering position, in the area of CANDU nuclear reactor and major components design. The requirements for this position are:

• Bachelor'S or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from a university of recognized standing.
• Candidate to be licensed or soon eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Mechanical design experience 3 to 6 years.
• Experience in classical stress calculations.
• Experience in working following codes, standards and procedures.
• Trained and experienced in the application of GD&T'is an asset.
• Proved record of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven record to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Proven record for strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Drive for continuous learning.

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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