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Senior Mechanical CAD Designer

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Overview

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./AtkinsRéalis Nuclear Inc. is seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical CAD Designer for the Pickering B Refurbishment Project.

Your role

This position requires working in a fast-paced technically complex environment. Typical duties and essential functions will include but not be limited to technical leadership of a CAD design team and the preparation, design, modification, coordination, and review of 3D models and 2D CAD deliverables as detailed below:

  • Champion a CAD team dedicated to a major scope of the refurbishment project, including the creation, development and maintenance of 3D models. This includes a working technical knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoDesk Plant3D and Navisworks software.
  • Have a technical understanding of REVIT and SmartPlant 3D model integration into the Navisworks modeling environment.
  • Create presentations to demonstrate 3D model development in support of construction and engineering objectives.
  • Single point of contact (SPOC) for all incoming CAD tickets for the scope of work.
  • Create AutoCad 2D Change Paper drawings. Change Paper training will be provided if necessary.
  • Ensure CAD file configuration management and storage are maintained as per company procedures for both AutoCAD (AutoDesk Vault) and SolidWorks (Teamcentre) files.
  • Remain compliant with nuclear specific Quality Assurance CAD procedures, manuals and operating instructions.
  • Dynamically work with management and engineering to strategically align CAD assignments with client expectations and project schedules with the flexibility to meet changing priorities.
Nuclear Design & Drafting

Location

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-150953

Salary range

-

About you

  • College diploma or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 10 years in mechanical design and drafting.
  • Working technical knowledge of SolidWorks, Plant3D, and Navisworks CAD software.
  • Working technical knowledge of Leica TruView and AutoDesk Fusion 360 software an asset.
  • Technical understanding of Navisworks software to include REVIT and SmartPlant 3D models.
  • Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Autodesk Raster Design.
  • Recognized as an effective technical people leader with the ability to technically assist more junior personnel.
  • Demonstrates a general technical understanding of civil and electrical engineering disciplines.
  • Demonstrates dependability and responsibility when making appropriate project specific engineering CAD decisions.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
  • The ability to confidently interact with the client, vendors and other partners.
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.
  • Valid OPG clearance is an asset.
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.

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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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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

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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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