Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Candu Energy Inc. is a leading full-service nuclear technology company providing nuclear power reactors and nuclear products and services to customers worldwide. Our 1,400 highly skilled employees design and deliver state-of-the-art CANDU® reactors, carry out life extension projects, provide plant life management programs and tools, and offer operation and maintenance services for existing nuclear power stations. This role is based out of the Candu Energy Inc. home office in Mississauga, Ontario.

Reporting to the Director of Retube, Inspection and Maintenance Systems, the Senior Mechanical Engineer would support one of the various Refurbishment or New build projects on the Fuel Handling team.  This knowledgeable engineer will be responsible for executing commercial and internal work packages and projects, with respect to machine design and process systems including other closely related disciplines.

Location: Mississauga, ON

Your role within the team

• Perform conceptual and detail design engineering work on mechanical equipment and systems, including process related design on D2O, oil hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform project lead responsibilities by guiding technical staff on a variety of tasks in design, development, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning.
• Prepare design documentation such as design requirements, design descriptions, design specifications, technical specifications, component specifications, test procedures and plans, commissioning procedures, registration design submissions packages, flow sheets, detail drawings, general arrangements, and equipment layouts.
• Review design reports, analysis reports, calculations, documents, and drawings in support of design verification.
• Perform complex technical calculations relevant to design such as heat load analysis, fluid mechanics, and calculations related to component integrity.
• Conduct technical, conceptual and detail design meetings in front of peers, clients and suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance to design drafting staff as well as mentoring and oversight of junior engineers.
• Work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, client and company procedures.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics from an accredited University with a minimum 10 years of experience in machine, automation, equipment and/or tooling design, or 10 years of experience in the fluid power, oil hydraulic control and/or water process control industry.
• Registered, or eligible to be registered, as Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Solid understanding of mechanics of machine, mechanics of materials, material selection and fundamentals of machine component design.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics and process system control design including open and closed loop oil hydraulic circuit design.
• Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section II, III, V, VIII and IX is an asset.
• Knowledge of general requirements for pressure-retaining systems and components in CANDU nuclear power plants CSA N285.0 code is an asset.
• Knowledge of boiler, pressure vessel, and pressure piping CSA B51 code is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• CAD experience in Solid Edge or Solid Works is an asset.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.