New Graduate (Rotation) Mechanical Engineering, Pressure Boundary & Analysis (Nuclear Industry)

BWXT; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy company in Peterborough is seeking a New Graduate Engineer to join a 3-year rotational program. This position will offer exposure to various engineering disciplines including Pressure Boundary & Analysis, Systems Engineering, and Project Management. Ideal for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate, the role emphasizes innovative problem-solving, technical documentation preparation, and adherence to nuclear codes and standards. This opportunity fosters both professional growth and contributions to groundbreaking nuclear projects.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion efforts

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Typically requires 0-3 years' experience in design engineering.
• Working towards a PEO license is preferred.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze pressure-retaining systems for CANDU reactors.
• Prepare design documentation, technical specifications, and development plans.
• Utilize modern stress analysis techniques to evaluate component integrity.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software (Inventor/Solidworks)

FEA software (ANSYS, Caesar II)

Job description

Overview

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC) is committed to excellence in every business initiative. With nearly 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU nuclear power industry. Mechanical Engineering, Pressure Boundary & Analysis (New Graduate)

We are looking for a New Graduate Engineer for our Peterborough, Ontario site. This is a unique role for a new graduate to join the BWXT NEC engineering team into a 3-year rotational program that would expose the successful candidate to multiple roles in our Peterborough location. This rotation program would include 3-4 (approx. 12 months each) engineering assignments including roles in Mechanical Engineering, Pressure Boundary & Analysis Engineering, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Quality or Manufacturing Engineering. These assignments would depend on the candidate\'s skillset, desire, and company business demands.

Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we recently designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fueled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country. The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the engineer performing this role include reporting to the Pressure Boundary & Analysis Engineering Manager. Pressure Boundary & Analysis Engineering is a Mechanical Engineering function that largely focuses on the design and analysis aspects of pressure-retaining systems and components for CANDU reactors. The Pressure Boundary & Analysis Engineering group is responsible for the design, analysis, regulatory requirements, development and test of pressure boundary equipment for automated and semi-automated fueling machines, medical isotope systems, robotic systems, and maintenance tooling for nuclear reactors and related systems. This includes but not limited to concept design, detailed design, design calculations, stress analysis, design reports, design specifications, overpressure protection reports, assessments, studies, technical documentation preparation, and manufacturing, test, commissioning, maintenance and operational support.

• Provide execution of design/analysis/test/commissioning activities for complex mechanical equipment and systems throughout the entire product life cycle.
• Preparation or approval of design documentation (including technical documents, drawings and BOMs), technical specifications, development and test plans, and engineering quotations.
• 3D modelling for the purposes of conceptual design, and performing stress analysis
• Application of design for manufacturability/assembly (DFMA) techniques
• Provide technical support to CAD, Procurement, Manufacturing, Test, Quality and Commissioning and Service personnel.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, such as design reviews, preparing and presenting technical data.
• Utilize classical and modern (finite element analysis) stress calculation techniques to perform stress analysis for components, piping systems, supports, and vessels.
• Maintain working knowledge of the nuclear codes and standards applicable to the Canadian Nuclear environment.
• Key success factors are engineering and product excellence, effective design activity management, task/milestone completion on-time/on-budget, producing defect free designs, meeting your metrics, motivating a diverse team, managing and achieving results through influencing and setting of expectations/actions.
• Leading by example, assure compliance and adherence to processes (including internal Business Management System), industry codes and standards, quality systems, policies, and contractual requirements.
• Support process change through process enhancement, and technology introduction to achieve world-class product development and product deployment.
• Support customer relationships and ensure market alignment. This position requires interaction with external customers, subcontractors, and cross functional internal teams.
• May support proposal development and review including scope review, estimating as well as technical presentations to the customer.
• Learn to identify project risks, analyze solutions, and take decisive action to resolve issues and communicate these to the leadership team.
• Provide assurance of health and safety associated with the execution of all projects and activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Working towards a PEO license
• Typically requires 0-3 years\' experience in design engineering in Nuclear, Aerospace, Mining, Oil and Gas, or other highly regulated and process based design.
• Some ability to support leadership on engineering projects over their complete EPC life cycles with little support.
• Understanding of a range of interdisciplinary activities; systems design, requirements development, interface design, manufacturing and testing.
• Understanding of a broad range of interdisciplinary departments: systems, L&C, software design and manufacturing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, understandable by a diverse audience.
• Creative problem-solving skills, outstanding analytical abilities, developing leadership skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Flexibility to work remotely on short-term customer site assignment.
• Most importantly…. creative and innovative thinkers!

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with 3D CAD software (preference for Inventor/Solidworks) and FEA software (ANSYS APDL & Workbench, Caesar II, PEPS, AutoPIPE).
• Experience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry.
• Familiarity with CSA Nuclear Codes and Standards.
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards.
• Knowledge of process system, pressure vessel or pressure boundary component design

We thank you for your interest. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and 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 a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.