Senior Mechanical Engineer

Laveer Engineering; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team in Peterborough. This role involves performing detailed analysis and design for nuclear energy solutions, contributing to Canada's sustainability goals. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in mechanical engineering and collaborate closely with a diverse team to drive technological advancements.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays

Flexible schedules and potential to work from anywhere in Canada

100% coverage of medical/dental/vision insurance premiums

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral and Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering licence through the Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 4 years of relevant experience in nuclear or aerospace industry.
• Experience with pressure retaining systems and radiological shielding design.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual/detailed equipment designs.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to qualify systems.
• Prepare design reports and technical specifications.

Skills

Classical hand calculations

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Technical drawing interpretation

Engineering Quality evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Solid Works

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Requisition Number: 20946

Company: W Electric Canada Inc

Location:

Peterborough, ON, CA, K9J 7X6

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 Mechanical Engineer you will perform both classical hand calculations and analysis (including FEA) using ANSYS to qualify systems and components against applicable codes and standards.

You will report to the Manager, Mechatronic Systems and Analysis and be located at our Peterborough location. You will have a hybrid work arrangement of 2 to 3 days per week on site.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide input and help develop conceptual/detailed equipment designs as they progress through a structured design process
• Perform both classical hand calculations and analysis (including FEA) to qualify systems or components against applicable codes and standards
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Prepare concise design reports and technical specifications
• Perform Engineering Quality evaluation of materials and components following the CSA N299 programme
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Hold a Professional Engineering licence through the Professional Engineers Ontario
• 4 years of relevant experience from nuclear or aerospace industry working within software such as Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor and ANSYS(FEA) plus:
• Apply the relevant codes and standards applicable to the design of nuclear components and systems, specialised tooling and remote handling equipment
• Pressure retaining systems to CSA and ASME design codes
• Work with customer representatives and also providing oversight of vendors
• Radiological shielding design and equipment
  

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.

Benefits

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 and Family Assistance Program
• 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 9,000 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.

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