Engineering Student - Electrical

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Engineering Student – Electrical

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Candu Energy Inc. is a leading full-service nuclear technology company providing nuclear power reactors and nuclear products and services to customers worldwide. Our 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.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• 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 available positions can be based out of our offices in Mississauga or Pickering.

These positions are for student co-ops. Functionally reporting to the engineering division, the student will be assigned to support various engineering projects as well as support engineering functional and project management on as needed basis.

The role will provide the student with learning opportunities on technical, engineering interfaces and management aspects in the nuclear industry through training, mentoring and on-the-job experiences. All duties will be carried out under close supervision of a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead. Assigned tasks may include the following:

How will you contribute to the team?

• Assist engineers and discipline leads with day-to-day tasks and contribute to conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases for CANDU and other nuclear electrical systems under the supervision of a P.Eng.
• Support the development of electrical engineering deliverables for nuclear and conventional systems, ensuring alignment with AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy Quality Assurance Programs and project requirements.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams and project sectors (e.g., Document Control, Project Management, field teams) to coordinate assigned tasks and facilitate document reviews and RFI responses.
• Attend technical and coordination meetings as needed, and contribute to a collaborative, open-minded, and positive team environment.

Ideal Candidate?

• Solid foundation in engineering, physics, and mathematics with the ability to apply principles to practical problem-solving. Basic knowledge of analytical and design tools such as MATLAB, ETAP, and MathCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Prior experience in the nuclear industry is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve engineering issues using fundamental technical knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing. Proven ability to interact professionally with colleagues, clients, and contractors.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills. Thrives in dynamic, multidisciplinary, and team-oriented environments.

• Currently enrolled in Electrical engineering/Engineering Science/Math Program with an accredited Canadian University.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance is mandatory.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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