Specialist Engineer – Fuel Channels

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Specialist Engineer specializing in CANDU Fuel Channels in Mississauga, Canada. The role involves providing strategic technical leadership on complex nuclear projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field), be a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, and have over 15 years of experience in CANDU reactor design. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of related work experience with CANDU reactor design and/or ASME pressure vessel design.
• Experience in classical stress calculation and solid mechanics.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring of junior, intermediate and senior engineers.
• Lead the resolution of critical and high-risk engineering issues.
• Conduct critical reviews of design documents and engineering assessments.

Skills

CANDU reactor design

Stress calculation

Problem-solving

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario

Tools

GD&T

ASME Section III

CSA N285.0

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 internal and external organizations on complex, large‑scale refurbishment and new build nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• Participates in the training and development of engineering staff.
• Operates with minimal technical supervision, receiving guidance primarily on overall objectives, and critical issues.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor 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

Competitive compensation, employee recognition, a range of flexible benefits, training and professional development opportunities, hybrid working culture, and generous time‑off policies.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).