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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior HVAC & Mechanical Lead Engineer (P.Eng.) to lead the mechanical design and multidisciplinary execution of complex infrastructure projects. In this role, you will oversee the complete lifecycle - from concept through contract administration - for HVAC for Nuclear Power Plants.
This position requires experienced individuals who are self-starters 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
- Lead detailed design for HVAC and cooling systems. Supervise, train, and mentor junior and intermediate engineers, technologists.
- Perform complex heat load calculations, equipment sizing (including high-capacity chillers, boilers, and pumps), piping /duct sizing, and hydraulic modeling, fluid flow analysis and pressure drop calculations.
- Perform conceptual and detail design activities for HVAC and supporting systems which include preparation of ducting and instrumentation diagrams, detail drawings and equipment arrangement/layouts.
- Support design registration submissions related to power plants (both conventional and/or nuclear), other commercial, etc.
- HVAC equipment sizing and selection (AHU, FCUs, Stack etc.), prepares technical specifications, datasheets, engineering quotation request, technical tender evaluation and vendor document review.
- Review design calculations, analysis reports, documents, and drawings in support of design verification.
- Design specialized environmental systems for Class 1 Zone 1 & 2 hazardous locations.
- Ensure full adherence to local, provincial, and national codes and standards including OBC, NFC, NFPA (including NFPA 820), ASHRAE, TEMA, API, and AODA. ASME (B31.1/B31.3, Section VIII) is an asset.
- Interface directly with regulatory bodies (TSSA, MOE, Enbridge).
- Define mechanical work scope, performing cost estimates, support proposal preparation, monitoring and reporting project progress and communicating with clients.
- Collaborate with architectural, structural, electrical, and process control disciplines to integrate mechanical designs smoothly. Conduct technical, conceptual and detailed design meetings with peers, clients, and suppliers. Conduct site visits at site and suppliers.
- Vendor development, technical evaluation for purchasing equipment, engineering estimates, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in accordance with Quality Management Systems.
- Assist with proposal preparation, technical writing, and fee estimates to win competitive bids, respond to RFIs and evaluate vendor proposals. Prepare and review engineering quotation requests and technical evaluations. Review and approve supplier's capability to fabricate the required component within the applicable requirements.
- Review field change notices, shop drawings, conduct site inspections, and resolve design deviations, and oversee deficiency resolutions and commissioning support.
- Provide engineering support to quality surveillance, manufacturing, assembly and testing with non-conformances. Evaluate the completeness and status of delivered equipment.
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-165839
Salary range
-
About you
- Engineering degree from an accredited University in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Science.
- Registered Professional Engineer in a Province of Canada, qualified to seal mechanical and chemical engineering documents.
- A minimum of 15–20+ years of progressive experience in industrial plant, mechanical building services and infrastructure engineering. Strong knowledge of closed loop cooling water supply and chilled water supply systems is essential.
- Experience for Nuclear Power plant will be an asset. Solid understanding of process systems, P&IDs, material selection and fundamentals of equipment design. Solid understanding and experience with equipment sizing, selection, and troubleshooting issues.
- Experience working in or performing design work for systems within a nuclear facility licensed in Canada or outside Canada.
- Working knowledge of/experience with the CSA B51 standard, ANSI B31.1, ASME B31.3 codes, and other power plants applicable standards or regulatory guides.
- This is a leadership role; the successful candidate is expected to have demonstrable experience leading a team of technical professionals.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
- Willing to travel to and potentially work full or part-time at Project sites to meet corporate needs (Note: the initial site location is at the Mississauga head office in Ontario).
Additional, preferred qualifications:
- Experience performing work according to nuclear power plants procedures, practices with the appropriate qualifications for nuclear power plants engineering activities is an asset.
- Familiarity with HAP for load sizing and energy modelling. Familiarity with AFT Fathom (water flow/pipe sizing), AFT Arrow (duct sizing/pressure drop).
- Knowledge of/experience using nuclear pressure boundary Codes and Standards, including CSA N285.0 and ASME Section III for reactor systems, code classification, code class boundary, and design registration is an asset.
- Knowledge of seismic and environmental qualification methods and processes is an asset.
- Presentation skills and public speaking abilities are an asset.
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.
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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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.
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