Senior Fuel Handling Engineer

slihrms; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Fuel Handling Engineer to lead design of fuel handling equipment and associated hydraulic and pneumatic systems for nuclear power plants. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, manufacturing, testing and commissioning, and ensure compliance with CS and ASME codes while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, a P.Eng in Ontario, and at least 10 years in machine design with nuclear experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in machine design, automation, equipment, tooling, fluid power, hydraulic control or water process control design.
• Minimum 5 years in nuclear industry.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of machine mechanics, mechanics of materials, material selection and machine component design.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics and process control design, including open- and closed-loop hydraulic circuits.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design for fuel handling mechanical equipment and related systems.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams across design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning.
• Prepare, review and approve design requirements, specifications, calculations, drawings, and test plans.
• Conduct site visits at nuclear generating stations and coordinate technical interfaces with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff development and scheduling.

Skills

Machine design

Leadership

Fluid power

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng Ontario

Tools

ASME Codes

CSA N285.0

CSA B51

ASME Y14.5

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is looking to hire a Senior Fuel Handling Engineer. This position requires experienced individuals who are self-starter capable of working independently and leading/supervising junior engineers. The individuals will work in a fast-paced team environment performing engineering services for Nuclear Power Plants within a matrix organization.

Your role

• Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design for fuel handling mechanical equipment and associated D2O, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams throughout design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning activities.
• Prepare, review and approve design requirements, technical specifications, calculations, drawings, test plans, commissioning procedures and regulatory submission packages.
• Perform engineering analyses, including component sizing, flow network analysis, stress analysis and heat load assessments, to support design integrity and compliance.
• Define scope of work, plan and coordinate engineering activities, monitor progress, manage priorities and maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Apply applicable engineering standards, codes, procedures and professional judgement to resolve complex technical issues and develop practical, compliant solutions.
• Provide pre-order and post-order engineering support, including cost estimates, quotation requests, technical evaluations, purchase requisitions and disposition of design deviations or non-conformances.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with engineering disciplines, drafting, quality surveillance, manufacturing, assembly, testing organizations, clients and suppliers.
• Lead or participate in technical meetings, site visits and supplier visits to support design development, issue resolution and project execution.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, including work review, task assignment, schedule support and contribution to staff development activities.
• Conduct site visits at nuclear generating stations and suppliers.
• Provide engineering support to quality surveillance, manufacturing, assembly and testing with non-conformances.
• Evaluate the completeness and status of delivered equipment.

About you

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in machine design, automation, equipment, tooling, fluid power, hydraulic control or water process control design
• Minimum 5 years in nuclear industry.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of machine mechanics, mechanics of materials, material selection and machine component design.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics and process control design, including open- and closed-loop hydraulic circuits.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, respond to urgent situations and travel as required.
• Knowledge of pressure boundary work, including pressure vessel design, analysis, code classification, code class boundary, non-destructive examination and design registration.
• Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections II, III, V, VIII and IX.
• Knowledge of CSA N285.0 requirements for pressure-retaining systems and components in CANDU nuclear power plants.
• Knowledge of CSA B51 requirements for boilers, pressure vessels and pressure piping.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing standards.
• Presentation and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of seismic and environmental qualification methods and processes.

Rewards & benefits

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

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About AtkinsRéalis

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