Mechanical Project Engineer - Nuclear

Kiewit; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Project Engineer for a vital nuclear project. This role involves developing and maintaining comprehensive work packages, ensuring adherence to construction standards, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project coordination and field engineering, along with a strong educational background in mechanical engineering. Join a company that values expertise in the nuclear sector and offers a comprehensive benefits package, as you contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of energy solutions.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator required.
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare requisitions and technical specifications for projects.
• Support proposal development and coordinate project deliverables.
• Collaborate with teams to create detailed technical drawings.

Skills

Field Engineering

Project Coordination

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation

Tools

Primavera Scheduling software

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID: 176010

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for our Darlington nuclear project. The role involves assisting in the development and maintenance of comprehensive work packages, coordinating project deliverables, and ensuring construction activities adhere to standards. The successful candidate will contribute to nuclear projects, leveraging Kiewit's extensive expertise in the nuclear-related market.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating. 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 holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Location

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawa or surrounding areas, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare requisitions that meet design specifications and applicable codes and standards, drawings, systems classification records, bill of materials, etc.
• Prepare Technical Specifications or Proposal RFQ’s to support proposal or project execution.
• Evaluate vendors’ quotations and recommend Vendor selection based on performance specifications, pricing and guarantees.
• Identify requirements for purchasing items and services.
• Selection and assignment of Quality Assurance program for procured items.
• Review Customer specifications and design documents.
• Interfacing with the design service and customer on design-related matters.
• Support the constructability review team as a part of the design evolution, and interface with the design engineering team to address findings and resolve issues.
• Receive, review, accept, assemble and maintain documentation for use in preparing work packages for design compliance.
• Communicate the technical and quality requirements to the preparers of construction drawings, procedures, etc.
• Support proposal development for engineering services and engineered equipment.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and training to Project Coordinators to support development.
• Work collaboratively with the PC, Trades Supervision & Quality Specialist (QS) to complete the CITP.
• Coordinate and support preparation of the commissioning/pre-operational test plan in accordance with the test/plant specification.
• Conduct final walkdown and approve walk-down punch lists as required for construction close-out.
• Collaborate with external engineers and internal team to create detailed technical drawings and schematics.
• Provide support on technical solutions to Non-conformance reports (NCRs) and/or site requirements for permanent works.
• Establish interface control, including the assignment of responsibility and the preparation of procedures among participating design organizations for review, approval, release, distribution and revision of documents involving design interfaces.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10+ years working as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a construction-related field or the equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in Ontario preferred.
• Familiar with the design, construction, maintenance and/or operation of power plant system components such as valves, piping, pipe supports, instrumentation, rotating equipment, electrical equipment, etc.
• Familiarity with standard construction techniques for tank building.
• Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP, etc.).
• Knowledge of Nuclear Codes and Standards (CSA, ASME, ASTM, AWS, etc.) and nuclear class equipment procurement.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction change management processes.
• Proven organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines and tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
• Flexibility to work in both field and office.
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• 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.
  
  

We offer our full-time 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 discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.