New Graduate (Rotation) Instrumentation and Control Engineering (Nuclear Industry)

BWXT; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear technology firm is seeking a New Graduate Engineer for a 3-year rotational program at their Peterborough, Ontario site. This role offers exposure to various engineering assignments, including Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and co-op experience in regulated industries. Competitive salary and benefits are offered based on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Potential bonus package

Qualifications

• New graduate with exemplary academic achievement.
• Co-op or internship experience in regulated design engineering.
• Flexibility to work remotely on short-term customer site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Execute design/analysis/test/commissioning of complex equipment and systems.
• Prepare technical documents and standards.
• Liaise with customer personnel to gather design information.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Analytical abilities

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

IntEC

Job description

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC) is a supplier of nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU nuclear power industry with over 500 workers across Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior.

Instrumentation and Control Engineering (New Graduate)

Attention April 2026 Graduates! We are looking for a New Graduate Engineer for our Peterborough, Ontario site. This is a 3-year rotational program exposing the successful candidate to multiple roles in our Peterborough location. The rotation includes 3–4 engineering assignments (approximately 12 months each) in areas such as Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Engineering, Pressure Boundary & Analysis Engineering, Systems Engineering Software Engineering, Project Management, Quality or Manufacturing Engineering. Assignments depend on the candidate\'s skillset, desire, and company business demands.

BWXT NEC\'s Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group designs, manufactures, tests, supplies parts, and services on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold globally. We are the original designer of automated systems enabling 24/7 on-power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry\'s most challenging problems. Our equipment is used in most Canadian nuclear plants and supports carbon-free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

The Peterborough community offers a range of recreational opportunities and a high quality of life. The region is home to roughly 140,000 people and includes nearby towns and villages.

Reporting to the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Manager, responsibilities include supporting the technical direction for projects and interfacing with internal and external customers. The Instrumentation and Controls Engineering department focuses on control systems and instrumentation for Fuel Handling Systems, plant tooling, medical isotope systems, and remote delivery machines. The department provides engineering design, troubleshooting, maintenance and support, using tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and IntEC to create concept drawings, detailed designs, BOMs, wiring diagrams and related documentation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execution of design/analysis/test/commissioning of complex equipment and systems.
• Prepare elementary/schematics, electrical assembly drawings, single line diagrams, equipment specifications, technical documents, and applicable codes and standards.
• Produce and update detailed electrical and instrumentation and control general assembly drawings, interconnection block diagrams, functional block diagrams, cable assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring lists, and bills of material.
• Selection of instrumentation and control components.
• Participate in design reviews and occasional customer review meetings.
• Liaise with customer design, operations, and maintenance personnel to gather site-specific design information; execute walk-downs of equipment in the plant.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable company, technical, and regulatory standards.
• Support the development and estimating of engineering proposals.

Qualifications/Requirements

• New graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace with exemplary academic achievement.
• Co-op or internship experience in design engineering in Nuclear, Aerospace, Mining, Oil and Gas, or other highly regulated, process-based design.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, understandable by a diverse audience.
• Competence in design and design processes.
• Creative problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, developing leadership skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Flexibility to work remotely on short-term customer site assignments.
• Creative and innovative thinkers.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Strong preference will be given to candidates from the local Peterborough/Kawartha area who intend to stay and grow their career locally.

BWXT is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment, we may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants to support consistent and equitable hiring decisions.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $68,000 and $90,000 per year. The final offer will depend on factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and other business considerations. The total compensation package may include a bonus and a comprehensive benefits program, details of which will be provided with an employment offer.

Learn more about BWXT\'s work in nuclear technology. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or record suspended, or any other category protected by law. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in an accessible format, please contact Human Resources.