Project Engineer - Temp 18 months

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in clean energy solutions is seeking a Project Engineer at their Whiteshell location to guide various nuclear and environmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a robust engineering background and significant experience in the nuclear industry, bringing strong leadership and project management skills to the role. This position entails ensuring the successful planning and execution of project activities, as well as fostering collaboration within a diverse team.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension

Compressed workweek for work-life balance

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience within the nuclear industry.
• Experience providing technical leadership and resolving complex challenges.
• Eligibility for membership with Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba as a Registered Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Defining technical scopes of work for projects.
• Performing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reporting schedule and budget performance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Technical decision-making

Engineering codes and standards knowledge

Collaboration

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor (Honours) degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented person? Do you enjoy delivering innovative solutions that support Canada's clean energy and environmental stewardship goals? If you answered yes, this may be the role for you. Our Whiteshell location is looking for a Project Engineer to join the team to help plan, coordinate, and execute key initiatives across our nuclear and environmental programs. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Defining the technical scope of work to satisfy Project needs, including technical approach and methods.
• Preparing technical scopes of work for contracting external engineering agencies.
• Preparing technical scopes of work for contracting out commissioning.
• Ensuring all technical activities are defined in a Work Breakdown Structure and included in the project schedule.
• Utilizing subject matter experts to provide detailed technical reviews and advice for key technical decisions for the project.
• Making technical decisions, in cooperation with and support of the Delegated Design Authority and Facility Authority, that affect the Project.
• Ensuring detailed design requirements have been completed.
• Performing technical oversight at all stages of the project life cycle; Initiation, Planning, design, fabrication/construction, installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Reporting schedule and budget performance of Projects engineering and technical activities through the tools and methods specified by the Project Manager.
• Ensuring consistent communication with the Delegated Design Authority and Facility Authority on all technical matters for the project.
• Providing technical input to support the Subcontractor's developed design and fabrication.
• Performing timely reviews of submitted drawings and documentation during all phases of the project.
• Performing engineering surveillance of Subcontractor activities, both on site and at Subcontractor facilities.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree in Engineering or Science from a University of recognized standing.
  • Must be a member or eligible for membership with Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba (EGM) as a Registered Professional Engineer.
• Experience
  • 10 or more years’ experience within the nuclear industry, ideally in work associated with the waste management, decommissioning and/or processing systems.
  • Experience providing technical leadership to professional and technical resources.
  • Experience resolving complex technical challenges, from both a strategic and execution-level perspective.
  • Experience with Nuclear power generation facilities and/or laboratories is beneficial.
  • Experience with Demolition and Deactivation of commercial power generation or industrial manufacturing and processing facilities is beneficial.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of CSA S350-M1980, Code of Practice for Safety in Demolition of Structures, is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the guidelines by The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Manitoba (APEGM) for demolition of buildings and structures is an asset.
  • Knowledge of specifications from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation 1020 on the demolition of buildings and structures, as well as engineered plans and documents described therein, is an asset.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CSA N286/N285 quality standards.
  • Sound knowledge of the National Building Code, National Fire Code, and other relevant codes and standards used in the design, construction, and decommissioning of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
  • Sound knowledge of nuclear decommissioning activities and industry standard techniques used to safely decommission nuclear facilities.
  • Strong technical knowledge of remote tooling and remote operations.
  • Strong knowledge of radiation protection principles and practices is considered an asset.
  • Sound working knowledge of project management principles.
  • Excellent written communication skills. Proven history of producing high quality technical documents.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical methods and resources required for the planning and execution of commissioning work.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, with stakeholders from across a largescale organization.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with 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:

• We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day, starting at 6 am.
• Hearing protection usage is required for occasional visits to noisy construction/demolition environments.
• Walking and navigating a construction and demolition environment with required personal protective equipment (safety boots, hard hats, safety glasses and reflective clothing).

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;
• Pension and,
• A compressed workweek allows you to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being, and at CNL, we value this!

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 ’s Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquillity and those who love the outdoors. 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. Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabeand the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home. CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of thisand we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rightsand title associated with this land.