Senior Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

WSP in Canada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Fredericton, Canada seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Nuclear sector. The role involves leading complex projects in nuclear power generation, requiring extensive design experience and a professional engineering license. You will mentor junior engineers, ensure adherence to codes and standards, and work collaboratively across teams. The position offers attractive pay and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Wellness platform

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience within the EPCM environment ideally with a focus on nuclear facilities.
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) in their province of practice.
• Previous experience with nuclear, power plant projects desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mechanical piping and equipment for nuclear power generation facilities.
• Perform high-complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection.
• Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design experience

Leadership and mentoring

Project management

Client interaction

Education

University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Smart Plant 3D

CADworx

Caesar II

AutoPipe

Thermoflow

Job description

The Opportunity

Our Nuclear subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients in the nuclear industry. Our team offers a wide range of services, including technical and feasibility studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, quality surveillance, commissioning and asset management. This division is operating at an exciting time as nuclear power and new technology solutions are developing globally, with Canada as a leader in nuclear refurbishments, nuclear new builds, incredible capital projects portfolios and a deep history in nuclear supply chain.

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear to join one of our Ontario offices. Several projects may require travel to Tiverton, Ontario; Toronto, Ontario; Saint John, New Brunswick; Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario.

Join our vibrant and rapidly expanding team across Canada, where you\'ll tackle complex nuclear projects from initial concepts to detailed engineering. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you\'ll be at the forefront, leading projects in a senior technical role, collaborating with various disciplines to ensure we meet our mechanical engineering goals. You will support the nuclear sector to address their challenges, and implement power grid systems of the future.

Be involved in projects with our Nuclear division and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we\'re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we\'re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we\'re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it\'s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Lead the design of mechanical piping and equipment for nuclear power generation facilities
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
• Perform high-complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection
• Develop P&IDs for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, fuel gas, hydrogen, and utilities
• Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, heat recovery steam generators, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers, and pumps
• Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems
• Check design deliverables by industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards
• Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results
• Provide technical mentoring and/or oversight

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience within the EPCM environment ideally with a focus on nuclear facilities
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) in their province of practice
• Experience within the consulting environment desired
• Previous experience with nuclear, power plant projects desired
• Proven experience as a senior mechanical expert in front of clients with an ability to lead and mentor others
• Working knowledge of Microstation or Auto CAD
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
• Experience using Thermoflow
• Required: Must be able to pass Security Clearance

About Us

WSP is one of the world\'s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.