Senior Reactor Analysis Engineer

slihrms; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Time-off policies

Training & professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks a Senior Reactor Analysis Engineer to support CANDU Retube projects.

The role involves independent work under senior leadership, performing design analyses for reactor systems and components, and developing engineering documentation to meet QA programs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario is preferred.
• Experience with ASME codes and nuclear class components is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years in mechanical engineering in heavy industrial environments including nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Perform design analysis of CANDU reactor systems, structures and components.
• Conduct engineering calculations for nuclear pressure boundary components.
• Prepare formal technical reports for client and regulatory authorities.
• Review design documents, calculations and analyses.
• Lead small or large teams of designers and stress analysts as needed.
• Model vessel and equipment arrangements using finite element techniques.

Skills

ANSYS Mechanical

LS-DYNA

ABAQUS

MATLAB

MathCAD

Finite Element Analysis

Stress Analysis

Mechanical Engineering

Nuclear Industry Experience

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Ontario) – preferred

Tools

ANSYS

CAD / drafting tools

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are currently seeking Senior Reactor Analysis Engineer to support our ongoing and upcoming CANDU 6 International Retube projects. This role is based out of the Candu Energy Inc. home office in Mississauga, Ontario.

This position requires an individual who is self-motivated and capable of working independently or under the instruction of a senior technical lead engineer and develop his/her career and experience in the nuclear field. The candidate shall be able to follow the instruction of a lead professional engineer to complete the assigned mechanical‑related scopes or tasks and develop necessary engineering design documentation as required.

Your role

• Join team to complete the design analysis of CANDU reactor systems, structures and components, including mechanical equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design of nuclear pressure boundary components.
• Prepare formal technical reports suitable for review by the client and their regulatory authorities.
• Review design documents, calculations, and analysis reports.
• Perform engineering work following AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulation requirements.
• Model complex vessel and equipment arrangements using finite element techniques.
• Prepare engineering computations and analyses using applicable software (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical (APDL preferred), and LS-DYNA, etc.).
• Perform thermal, fatigue, seismic, linear and non‑linear analyses in accordance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Division 1 code requirements.
• Prepare TSSA registration packages for pressure boundary modifications.
• May be requested by Engineering Manager to lead technical packages with a small or large team of Designers and Stress Analysts.
• Provide prompt response and engineering resolutions on any critical engineering‑related matters.
• Complete the assigned scopes or tasks within the given budget and schedule, and in good quality.

About you

• A Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from a university of recognized standing.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is preferred.
• Qualified or eligible to be qualified as ASME Appendix XXIII is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience in mechanical engineering within a heavy industrial environment such as nuclear, mining, oil & gas, power, etc.
• Design engineering experience in nuclear class 1, 2, 3 vessels and/or equipment for Nuclear Power Plants is preferable.
• Experience in Stress Analysis using ANSYS Mechanical (APDL preferred over Workbench), LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, MATLAB, MathCAD, or other similar software programs is required.
• Site experience in construction, or commissioning of plant mechanical systems for nuclear or other heavy industries would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of CSA N285.0, N289, B51 and ASME Section III codes and any other applicable standards or regulatory guides related to permanent plant components, pressure boundary equipment, and/or reactor systems is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of mechanical and piping systems or equipment (knowledge of CANDU design, including the Calandria Vessel and fuel channels would be preferred).
• Must be able to apply technical principles in a logical and practical manner to resolve engineering issues or technical problems.
• Must have excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be willing to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW), although this will not be a regular requirement as part of the job.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

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

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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