Specialist Engineer - Deterministic Safety

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mississauga is seeking an experienced engineer to independently manage engineering projects related to deterministic safety analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 15 years of relevant experience, and be recognized as a Candu specialist. The role involves significant project responsibility, problem-solving, and the development of engineering standards. The position offers competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and a hybrid working culture to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Fully competent in deterministic safety analysis.
• Recognized Candu specialist in DSA skill set.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts own work requiring initiative and independent judgement.
• Develops new concepts or proposes substantial design modifications.
• Coordinates technical and commercial aspects of large-scale projects.

Skills

Candu specialist engineering

Independent judgement

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Engineering standards development

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree

Job description

Overview

The position is based out of our office in Sheridan Park, Mississauga, and reports to the Manager, Deterministic Safety Analysis. It involves a combination of hands‑on and supervisory work and maintains the overall high quality of engineering. Typical experience is 15 years or more. The engineer independently performs assignments with instructions about the general results expected.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts own work requiring initiative and independent judgement.
• Develops new concepts or proposes substantial design modifications to meet functional requirements.
• Devises new approaches to problems in the engineering specialty.
• Develops, plans, schedules, conducts or co‑ordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in part of a major project or in a total project of considerable scope. Work involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable standard materials and difficult coordination requirements.
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering methods.
• As project engineer has prime responsibility to co‑ordinate work of considerable technical and commercial complexity or co‑ordinates substantial aspects of large‑scale projects. Defines work scope, communicates client requirements, monitors and reports progress. Recognized as a Candu specialist engineer in DSA skill set (heat and mass transfer) and maintains liaison with organizations inside or outside the Company.
• May act as an authority in one or more engineering specialties for a type of facility or equipment, or a program function. May be given full responsibility for packages of work including technical content, cost, schedule and delivery.
• May be delegated to represent the Company in the development of engineering standards and/or technical forums in his/her area of responsibility.
• May participate in operational planning process.
• As project specialist, has prime technical and commercial interface with the client and Candu engineering and commercial groups on projects of substantial scale and complexity. Precisely defines work scopes.
• Clarifies client requirements as regards to Candu inputs. Reviews Candu work to ensure client requirements are being met and initiates any necessary corrective action.
• Reports on technical and financial progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree from a recognized institution and/or eligibility for membership in a provincial engineering association.
• Fully competent in the conventional aspects of at least one engineering field or discipline related to deterministic safety analysis.
• 15 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Recognized as a Candu specialist engineer in DSA skill set (heat and mass transfer) and maintains liaison with organizations inside or outside the Company.
• Applies broad knowledge of precedents in the engineering discipline or field and a good knowledge of the principles and practices of related disciplines or fields. Recommendations are normally accepted as technically accurate and feasible and are reviewed with regard to their overall soundness of judgement.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Accommodation Statement

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.