Senior Engineer - Mechanical Systems and Equipment

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company  

Paid Vacations & Flex Time

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC in Canada is seeking a Senior Engineer – Mechanical Systems and Equipment to lead design, analysis and implementation of complex mechanical systems for legacy and advanced reactor technologies. You will mentor engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams to balance cost, schedule and quality.

The role reports to the Manager, Mechanical Systems & Equipment and is hybrid in Kitchener, with in-office presence required two days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or Mechatronics.
• P.Eng. certification is required or eligible.
• Experience leading design, modelling and analysis of mechanical systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of complex mechanical systems and equipment.
• Provide technical leadership, delegate tasks and mentor engineers.
• Coordinate engineering teams across legacy and advanced reactor programs.
• Identify risks and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Support interfaces with instrumentation, control, testing and licencing.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics

Job description

Senior Engineer - Mechanical Systems and Equipment

Requisition Number: 32138

Company: W Electric Canada Inc

Location: Kitchener, ON, CA, N2P 0A4

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada's energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

About the role:

As a Senior Engineer – Mechanical Systems and Equipment you will provide technical leadership for the design, development, analysis, and implementation of complex mechanical systems and equipment supporting legacy and advanced reactor technologies. You will lead system and equipment design efforts, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve complex technical challenges while balancing cost, schedule, and quality objectives. This role requires a high level of technical expertise as well as the ability to lead and coordinate engineering teams executing complex work.

You will report to the Manager, Mechanical Systems & Equipment and be located at the Kitchener, Ontario Office. This position will be offered as a hybrid role. Employees working in hybrid roles are expected to work onsite at our Kitchener, Ontario Office 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, and analysis of complex mechanical systems and equipment, including interfaces with instrumentation and control, testing, licencing, and other reactor systems
• Provide technical leadership by overseeing work execution, delegating tasks, mentoring engineers, and guiding teams through challenging technical situations
• Perform system‑level design and analysis and support integration activities across legacy and advanced reactor programs
• Identify, assess, and resolve technical issues, risks, and challenges affecting multiple partners using structured decision‑making tools
• Work with technical and business leadership to communicate design and analysis progress, technical risks, and impacts to cost and schedule

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of related experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field
• P.Eng. certification
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical systems and/or equipment design, development, and analysis, including fluid systems and interfaces with instrumentation and control
• Experience in a technical leadership role involving design, modelling, analysis, and coordination of engineering teams
• We consider knowledge of primary and secondary side power plant systems an asset.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion

It is a bona fide job requirement to be eligible and authorized to travel to the U.S. on Westinghouse business, and such travel is subject to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Energy, as well as compliance with all applicable U.S. export laws and regulations.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $86,800 to $108,500 per year.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and reflects an immediate hiring need.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

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