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Senior Fuel Handling Engineer

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking to hire a Senior Fuel Handling Engineer. This position requires experienced individuals who are self-starter capable of working independently and leading/supervising junior engineers. The individuals will work in a fast-paced team environment performing engineering services for Nuclear Power Plants within a matrix organization.

Your role

  • Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design for fuel handling mechanical equipment and associated D2O, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams throughout design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning activities.
  • Prepare, review and approve design requirements, technical specifications, calculations, drawings, test plans, commissioning procedures and regulatory submission packages.
  • Perform engineering analyses, including component sizing, flow network analysis, stress analysis and heat load assessments, to support design integrity and compliance.
  • Define scope of work, plan and coordinate engineering activities, monitor progress, manage priorities and maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Apply applicable engineering standards, codes, procedures and professional judgement to resolve complex technical issues and develop practical, compliant solutions.
  • Provide pre-order and post-order engineering support, including cost estimates, quotation requests, technical evaluations, purchase requisitions and disposition of design deviations or non-conformances.
  • Coordinate technical interfaces with engineering disciplines, drafting, quality surveillance, manufacturing, assembly, testing organizations, clients and suppliers.
  • Lead or participate in technical meetings, site visits and supplier visits to support design development, issue resolution and project execution.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, including work review, task assignment, schedule support and contribution to staff development activities.
  • Conduct site visits at nuclear generating stations and suppliers.
  • Provide engineering support to quality surveillance, manufacturing, assembly and testing with non-conformances.
  • Evaluate the completeness and status of delivered equipment.
Nuclear Engineering

Location

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-158272

Salary range

-

About you

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in machine design, automation, equipment, tooling, fluid power, hydraulic control or water process control design
  • Minimum 5 years in nuclear industry.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.
  • Strong knowledge of machine mechanics, mechanics of materials, material selection and machine component design.
  • Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics and process control design, including open- and closed-loop hydraulic circuits.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience working collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, respond to urgent situations and travel as required.
  • Knowledge of pressure boundary work, including pressure vessel design, analysis, code classification, code class boundary, non-destructive examination and design registration.
  • Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections II, III, V, VIII and IX.
  • Knowledge of CSA N285.0 requirements for pressure-retaining systems and components in CANDU nuclear power plants.
  • Knowledge of CSA B51 requirements for boilers, pressure vessels and pressure piping.
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing standards.
  • Presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Knowledge of seismic and environmental qualification methods and processes.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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