Senior Engineer (Mechanical/Piping Design)

Kinectrics Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance process

Accommodations available

Job summary

Kinectrics is seeking a Senior Engineer/Scientist (Mechanical/Piping Design) for permanent roles in the Toronto/Pickering area. You will lead piping and mechanical design work for nuclear projects, interfacing with construction and procurement, and providing field engineering support.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in mechanical/piping design, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and familiarity with CANDU codes. A strong asset is nuclear refurbishment/new build experience; P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in mechanical/piping design.
• Nuclear refurbishment or Nuclear New Build experience is a strong asset.
• Experience in a project-driven environment with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering analysis and design for Candu nuclear power stations.
• Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Provide field support for plant design modifications and field engineering.
• Understand client problems and determine appropriate solutions.
• Conduct technical assessments and support refurbishment and capital projects.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary staff and stay current with field developments.

Skills

Piping design

Nuclear experience

Project management

CAD SolidWorks

Piping analysis software

Documentation

Client interface

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoPIPE

PIPESTRESS

CAESAR II

ANSYS

Job description

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Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Position: Senior Engineer/Scientist (Mechanical/Piping Design)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 393 University Ave, Toronto/ 910 Brock Road Pickering, Ontario

Department: Design Engineering and Sites, Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Reports to: Manager, Mechanical Design

Number Required : 2

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity

may be considered for alternate opportunities.

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation : Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity : The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Total Compensation : Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

The Piping and Mechanical Design Sections of the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department are currently growing to respond to the needs of our nuclear portfolio including OPG, Bruce Power, New Brunswick Power and Cernavoda, among others. We are looking for highly motivated engineers to:

• Perform Mechanical engineering analysis and design for Candu nuclear power stations.
• Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of the design project (i.e., from preliminary and conceptual engineering to detailed design, implementation and close-out) to provide practical and effective solutions as per requirements.
• Provide field support to multi-disciplined plant design modifications, including provision of field engineering.
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Conduct technical assessments and emergent troubleshooting/engineering to support refurbishment projects and operating unit (capital) projects.
• Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Stay current with developments within their field of expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is required
• Nuclear Refurbishment experience or Nuclear New Build experience will be considered a strong asset
• 8+ years of relevant experience is required
• Must have experience in a project driven environment with the capability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and within project constraints (time, cost, quality).
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned work and to coordinate multiple activities efficiently
• Must have a strong attention to detail and to quality assurance requirements
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of reports, proposals, recommendations and presentations for internal and external clients.
• Good time management skills and demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of station customers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CANDU technology, strong understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation. Experience with CANDU and C6 refurbishment specifically Feeder and Fuel Channel replacement is considered an asset.
• General knowledge of emerging SMRs, BWRs/PWRs and advanced reactors is considered an asset.
• Mechanical engineering activities including:
  • Piping and process systems design, including preparation of system design specification, flow diagrams, piping isometric drawings
  • Vendor-interface and preparation of equipment & component specifications to facilitate procurement including selection of nuclear (Class 1/2/3) and conventional (Class 6) valves, flanges, fittings, pumps and heat exchangers.
  • Design assistance with technical evaluations, independent third-party reviews, design walkdowns, system hydraulic calculations, thermal calculations, component sizing calculations and HVAC flow balance calculations.
  • Nuclear component and assembly design employing GD&T practices, 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks, and best construction practices.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards including but not limited to CSA N285, ASME Section III, Section VIII and B31.1. ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification is considered an asset.
• Experience in buried and aboveground piping design including with the application of innovative trenchless pipe rehabilitation methods (SIPP, CIPP, robotic repair) is also considered a strong asset.
• Experience in the use of piping and numerical analysis software such as AutoPipe, PIPESTRESS, CAESAR II, ANSYS (CFD & FEA) is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge and implementation of client Engineering Change Control.
• Working knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance Standards such as N299 and CSA N286
• Candidates are expected to have or to pursue attainment of the P.Eng. designation.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.