Senior Site Support Engineer

CB1149 GE Vernova Hitachi SMR Technologies Canada, Ltd.; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Site Support Engineer to oversee the construction and installation of civil structures within a nuclear power plant. This role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years’ experience in the nuclear industry, including construction. The position offers relocation assistance and features a hybrid work model during the project's initial phase.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in the nuclear industry or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in nuclear power plant construction/modifications.
• 2 years in a technical leadership role and working with customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction of civil structures in a nuclear power plant.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project delivery.
• Act as liaison between clients, subcontractors, and design teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Nuclear Industry Experience

Technical Leadership

Customer Interaction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Site Support Engineer

Job Description

This engineer will play a crucial role in providing site engineering support, collaborating with partner organizations and suppliers to enhance the detailed design and effectively execute a new plant project. The engineer will be responsible for coordinating design deliverables among the site, fabrication, and design teams for a new nuclear power plant. This individual will oversee all construction activities on-site, ensuring that projects are constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, managing construction teams, addressing technical issues that arise between the construction, fabrication, and design teams, and monitoring progress while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction and installation of civil structures within a nuclear power plant, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and technical specifications.
• Monitor progress on site, resolve technical issues, and coordinate with project stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget.
• Act as a liaison with clients, subcontractors, fabricators, and the civil/structural design team.
• Oversee construction and fabrication deliverables.
• Review, coordinate, and manage Field Change Notices (FCN) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
• Provide technical advice and support for site problems.
• Develop engineering reports for site engineering disposition.
• Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Work proactively with existing BWR product line and quality personnel through process procedure approvals, process qualification approvals, and non-conforming material disposition.
• Perform tasks in accordance with current regulatory guides and industry standards applicable to the systems, equipment, and components and their interfaces with other systems.

Eligibility Requirements

Work 5 days onsite a week (8-5) at fabrication shop in Cambridge until Fall 2025, then work full time at Darlington site in Oshawa.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent technical environment.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in nuclear power plant construction and/or modifications.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a program or technical leadership role.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with customers, regulators, and suppliers.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

This position requires access to information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which may restrict employment based on citizenships from certain countries unless specific authorization is obtained.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada. Employment is conditioned upon successful background investigation. The drug screen is not required for roles based in Canada.

Note: Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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