Specialist Engineer - Fuel Channels

slihrms; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks a Specialist Engineer focused on CANDU fuel channels, providing technical leadership across refurbishment and new-build nuclear projects. You will oversee design excellence, mentor engineers, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with clients and multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires deep CANDU expertise, 15+ years’ experience, and a strong track record in complex problem solving, communication, and project delivery within a nuclear context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Minimum 15 years of related experience with CANDU reactor design or ASME pressure vessel design.
• Experience in classical stress calculation and solid mechanics principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a recognized technical leader in CANDU reactor components, systems and structures.
• Lead resolution of critical engineering issues with defensible solutions.
• Mentor junior to senior engineers across projects.
• Develop new engineering concepts meeting regulatory and lifecycle requirements.
• Review design documents, calculations and drawings for technical soundness.
• Coordinate engineering work across major nuclear projects and interfaces with clients.

Skills

CANDU reactor design

ASME pressure vessel design

Stress analysis

GD&T

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Specialist Engineer who specializes in the design of CANDU Fuel Channels, providing strategic technical leadership, defining engineering approaches, and serving as a primary technical interface with organizations inside and outside the company on complex, large-scale refurbishment and new build nuclear projects.

Your role

• Acts as a recognized technical leader in the design of CANDU reactor components, systems, and structures across complex projects.
• Is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert for CANDU Fuel Channels and maintains effective technical liaison with internal and external organizations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring of junior, intermediate and senior engineers, influencing and aligning engineering practice across projects.
• Develops new engineering concepts and design modifications to meet functional, regulatory, and lifecycle requirements.
• Devises and champions new approaches to complex or novel problems within the engineering specialty.
• Leads the resolution of critical and high‑risk engineering issues, providing timely, and defensible engineering solutions/direction.
• Addresses complex engineering challenges involving conflicting requirements, non‑standard materials, and difficult coordination constraints, establishing technically sound resolutions.
• Evaluates and confirms the feasibility, robustness, and technical soundness of proposed engineering methods and approaches.
• Apply extensive knowledge of engineering precedents and related disciplines to establish technical judgement and direction.
• Provides guidance on applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to the discipline.
• Performs critical reviews of design documents, calculations, drawings, and analysis reports, resolving complex or precedent‑setting technical issues.
• Review engineering assessments for the design and integrity of nuclear pressure boundary components.
• Review design documentation to ensure client requirements are met and initiate any corrective actions as necessary.
• Support technical and commercial interfaces with the client.
• To define work scope, plan activities, and coordinate engineering work for all design phases within major projects or across projects of considerable scope and complexity.
• Supports and guides the execution of technical engineering work packages to deliver within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Is responsible for reporting technical progress, risks and schedule status to technical and project management.
• Contributes to engineering budgets and provides technical input for defined work packages.
• Participates in development, interpretation, and advancement of engineering standards and contributes to technical forums within the area of specialty.
• Contributes technical input to operational and strategic planning processes, influencing engineering direction and resource deployment.
• Participate in the training and development of engineering staff.
• Operates with minimal technical supervision, receiving guidance primarily on overall objectives, and critical issues.

About you

• A Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline such as Materials or Nuclear Engineering) from a university of recognized standing.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Minimum 15 years of related work experience with CANDU reactor design and/or ASME pressure vessel design.
• Experience in classical stress calculation. Knowledge of first principles related to solid mechanics such as relationship between stress and strain, material properties, fatigue, fracture mechanics, creep.
• Experienced in producing drawings (including dimensioning and tolerancing). Knowledge of GD&T is preferred.
• Knowledge of CANDU Fuel Channel Assembly design is preferred.
• Familiarity with AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy Quality Assurance programs and processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with ASME Section III pressure boundary design and CSA N285.0.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Drive for continuous learning by own initiative.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work within project constraints.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

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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