Process Mechanical Design Engineer

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Laurentian Hills; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier nuclear technology organization in Laurentian Hills is looking for a Process Mechanical Design Engineer to design and support mechanical and HVAC systems. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and be members of a professional engineering association. This role allows for a mix of on-site and remote work opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in nuclear industry is an asset.
• Fluent in English with good verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to projects as a team member.
• Designing mechanical and process systems and components.
• Preparing design documentation and providing engineering support.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-building skills

Technical decision-making

Knowledge of engineering codes

Ability to follow complex procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science

Member of a provincial professional engineering association

Job description

Are you ready for your next big challenge? We are looking for a Process Mechanical Design Engineer to join Canadian Nuclear Laboratories at our Chalk River location! Do you have experience providing integrated engineering design, analysis and support services? Are you passionate in contributing to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of mechanical and HVAC systems, and support development? If you answered yes, apply now!

What will you be doing!

• Contributing to projects as a team member.
• Designing mechanical and process systems and components for S&T experiments, waste management and other complex facilities.
• Designing retrofits and modifications to existing facilities and systems.
• Designing piping systems, heat exchangers, tanks and pressure vessels.
• Performing classification, code selection, analysis and registration of pressurized systems and components.
• Performing calculations to support the design or selection of mechanical components.
• Preparing design documentation including conceptual design documents, design requirements, design descriptions, design manuals, technical specifications and technical notes.
• Providing engineering support during the construction, installation and commissioning project phases.
• Reporting progress on assigned tasks and projects.
• Performing field walk downs and investigation.
• Identifying issues, working on resolutions and seeking assistance as required.
• Preparing plans, designs, calculations, cost and bills of material, in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings or other specifications.
• Recording observations, carrying out routine technical surveys or inspections, and drawing conclusions. Preparing reports on assignments.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science from an accredited university of recognized standing.
  • Member of a provincial professional engineering association (eg. PEO).
• Experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience in nuclear industry is an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Good verbal and written communication skills are required. The successful candidate must be fluent in English and able to follow and implement complex procedures.
  • The ability to effectively communicate with external and internal customers and suppliers is required.
  • Demonstrated team‑building skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at various levels of the organization.
  • Ability to develop knowledge and skills in the various phases of engineering design work by performing a variety of complexity tasks.
  • Ability to make independent technical decisions called for and routine nature with ample precedent or clearly defined procedures as guidance.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering codes and standards used in the design, construction and commissioning of nuclear and non‑nuclear facilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pertinent codes and standards (CSA N286, CSA N285, CSA B51, ASME BPVC, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, etc.).
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3‑5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• Occasional visits to any facility on the CRL site, including radiological zones.
• There is potential to enter highly hazardous environments and the requirements to wear personal protective equipment to mitigate any physical/health hazards.
• Environment demands, high vigilance to alarms, lights and signals as a safety requirement.
• Entering confined spaces, and areas that require wearing a respirator can be required.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better‑targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.