Systems Designer (Nuclear)

ZipRecruiter; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector seeks a Systems Designer/Engineer to oversee engineering activities, collaborate with teams, and ensure compliance with standards. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Culture that values innovation and collaboration

Qualifications

• Understanding of machine design and experience with CAD software.
• Experience in nuclear tooling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee systems engineering activities and collaborate with teams.
• Document design requirements and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support design planning and manage technical risk.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechatronics

Degree in Systems Design

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Computer Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

As a Systems Designer/Engineer - Nuclear, you are responsible for understanding technical aspects of projects and overseeing systems engineering activities. You will collaborate with customers, project managers, and design teams to develop solutions that meet requirements. You will have opportunities to grow into a technical leader by:

1. Gaining expertise in the customer's technology and processes.
2. Defining system requirements and validating capabilities.
3. Leading the system from design to launch, ensuring technical requirements are met.

You will support project execution, contribute to risk mitigation, and drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Subject Matter Expertise

• Learn the customer process and become the local expert to support design, integration, and verification of systems.
• Prepare analysis, calculations, or studies related to structural integrity, functional capability, accuracy, pressure/flow/heat transfer, and compliance with standards.
• Assist in preparing technical documents such as FMEAs, safety assessments, installation plans, operation manuals, etc.

Requirements Definition and Verification

• Document design requirements and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, perform acceptance testing, and verify requirements using tools like Verification Matrices.

Project Technical Leadership

• Support design planning and activities.
• Participate in problem solving, design reviews, and risk mitigation activities.
• Manage or support technical risk throughout the project lifecycle.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in product improvements and innovations.
• Support development of solutions for technical problems.
• Coordinate technical information within the company and with customers.
• Participate in customer meetings and resolve issues.
• Follow applicable standards and continuous improvement processes.
• Support estimation for quotes and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Willingness to work as a Nuclear Energy Worker and in radioactive environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems Design, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Experience: Understanding of machine design, experience with CAD software (SolidWorks), and support in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering. Experience in nuclear tooling is an asset. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Why Join Us?

ALTEN Canada offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture that values innovation and collaboration. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing accommodations during recruitment if needed.