Site Methods Engineer - Steel Structures

Egis; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Site Methods Engineer to support the Nuclear Island project in Ontario, Canada. This role involves planning execution sequences for steel-concrete modules and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and 5-15 years of experience in site works, particularly in the nuclear field. Join us to be part of innovative projects that promote sustainability and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years of demonstrated relevant experience in site works related to steel structures.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• Experience in the nuclear field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan execution sequence of steel-concrete modules.
• Review potential changes and impacts on execution sequence.
• Assist with resolution of fabrication and construction NCRs.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Safety culture implementation

Education

University Degree in Civil, Structural, Nuclear, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

• A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.
• A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
• A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand‑in‑hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

About the Role

Egis Canada is providing technical support to a client working on a Canadian SMR in Ontario, Canada. The client is leading a partnership for the construction phase of the SMR project. The first construction works commenced in early 2025.

As a Site Methods Engineer - Steel Structures, you will provide our client with support on the Nuclear Island and specifically related to the modular steel concrete reactor building civil structures scope of work, supporting the clients Technical Manager with regards to erection sequencing and resolution of site problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning execution sequence of steel-concrete modules, step by step and consistently maintained/updated, and regularly reviewed for accuracy from design release package to construction.
• Review of potential changes to check for impacts on execution sequence and input into impact assessment reports as needed.
• Production of detailed method statement for erection of steel-concrete modules including any temporary works needed.
• Providing input into calculation notes performed by design engineers.
• Assisting with resolution of fabrication NCRs.
• Assisting with resolution of construction works NCRs.
• Participation into design and constructability reviews.
• Participation into Action/Recovery Plans to address any schedule performance issues.
• Identification of risks across the above scope.
• Input into lessons learned across the above scope.
• Attend meetings to support client (as requested by Client).
• Responsible for coordination of prerequisite and execution task readiness – includes schedule and risk review meetings with construction management, supervision, engineering, quality, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure logistics, execution strategy and schedule compliance are understood and achievable.
• Perform regular field tours to check work progress and meet with project site person.

What do we need from you

Regulatory & Licensing Alignment:

• Awareness of Canadian regulatory and licensing needs is preferred.

Communications:

• Acting as Egis representative in front of the client:
  • Responsible for developing client relationship and maintaining clear lines of communication of all services provided by Egis to this client.
  • Promoting Egis capabilities.
• Coordinating with back‑office technical team in EGIS France ensuring their intervention when appropriate, and knowledge transfer.
• Coordinating with back‑office team in EGIS Canada with regards to Canadian regulations if needed.
• Feedback any return of experience.

Safety Culture:

• Practicing and implementing nuclear safety culture established on project.

Qualifications & Experience:

• University Degree in Civil, Structural, Nuclear, Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5 to 15 years of demonstrated relevant experience in site works related to steel structures and/or steel‑concrete structures.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and in good standing.
• Experience in the nuclear field preferred (and in Canadian nuclear field a bonus).
• Experience with Canadian codes and standards preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASME and welding is an asset.

What's in it for you?

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.