Senior Design Engineer

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing agency is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Pickering. The role involves overseeing engineering design projects in the nuclear sector, collaborating with teams, and ensuring project compliance with specifications. Candidates should have 6+ years of project engineering experience and strong communication skills. This position is hybrid, combining remote work with onsite responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant work experience within project engineering.
• Experience in a Nuclear Engineering environment is preferred.
• Strong track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage engineering designs for power generation.
• Lead Design Team for various engineering projects.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure project success.

Skills

Project engineering

Nuclear energy worker

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

P.Eng License

Design Engineer Qualification (QUAL 33685)

Job description

Overview

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Senior Design Engineer

Resume Due Date: Tuesday, April 08, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 25-049

Number of Vacancies: 15

Level: MP4

Duration: 24 Months

Hours of work: 35

Location: 889 Brock Road South, Pickering

Work Mode: Hybrid – 2 days remote

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct or arrange for the preparation of engineering and scientific aspects of power generation, transmission and distribution using mature engineering and technical knowledge: work with modified technical guidelines or broad criteria governing advanced or developmental schemes; conduct or arrange for special studies or analyses for the definition and solution of problems, or for economic or efficiency considerations; be responsible for specifications, procedures, estimates for large projects, contract content, material selection or treatment, testing, etc; co-ordinate design phases; visit project sites and manufacturers’ locations to obtain data, review progress with customers, contractors and vendors
• Conduct or arrange for analyses of engineering and scientific designs or schemes of work for plant, equipment and systems, including contracted portions, to ensure optimum, economic, project design parameters are met: represent the design function in discussions with contractors and including matters of design, cost, availability, schedule, manufacturing technique, performance tests, etc; develop recommendations to achieve project objectives; work with others, including customers, construction and in the resolution of problems including those of a controversial nature.
• Act as a Design Team Leader (Leader) for various projects: lead others in the preparation of equipment and systems design; co-ordinate the aspects of engineering and construction services work with other contributing groups; make recommendations on team membership; organize and assign work responsibility to team members; give guidance, instruction, direction; develop work methods; maintain quality, quantity and accuracy of work; contribute to the training and development of less senior staff.
• Act as a representative on committees, task forces, etc.: ensure design responsibilities are adequately addressed; contribute to matters under discussion; make presentations.
• Maintain an awareness of state-of-the-art of the engineering profession and new advances in engineering design, methods, materials, etc.
• Specific areas of support may include technical engineering support, contract support, and/or administrative support. Additionally, our client requires the candidate to apply their experience to identify improvement opportunities for our client.

Candidate Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant work experience within project engineering.
• Ideal candidates will have worked in a Nuclear Engineering environment; position will require individual to be a Nuclear Energy Worker.
• Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Have experience and/or willingness to interface with vendors;
• If required, have the ability to travel vendor/OEM and manufacturer locations
• Have a strong interest in fast-paced, challenging work environments where showing initiative and self-motivation are assets;
• Proven track record on delivering results;
• Strong in understanding, executing and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach under minimum required supervision;
• Knowledge and experience working within our client’s ECG Process (Engineering Change Control) and project life cycle.
• Knowledge and experience interfacing with station, scheduling and work control.
• Design Engineer Qualification (QUAL 33685)
• P.Eng License is an asset.

Equity and Inclusion

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.