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Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Overview

CANDU Energy Inc./ AtkinsRéalis Nuclear Inc. is actively seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Designer to support engineering roles for nuclear projects in major areas, such as, new build in the province of Ontario, international new builds, refurbishment, and continuous plant operation support modifications for nuclear power plants.

Your role

This position requires working on fast paced technically complex projects in the nuclear industries. Typical duties and essential functions will include but not be limited to the preparation, design, modification, coordination, and/or review of the following:

  • Prepare electronic documents in AutoCAD; Sketching, three-dimensional computer modeling, drawings and construction documents.

  • Apply relevant Codes & Standards and regulatory requirements and coordinate with design team to ensure compliance.

  • Interface with Engineering teams, throughout the lifecycle of the design project (i.e., from preliminary and conceptual engineering to detailed design, implementation and close-out) to provide practical and effective solutions as per requirements.

  • Coordinate 3D models between disciplines and construction teams to ensure seamless integration and minimize clashes.

  • Revise existing drawings/3D models (relative to the discipline) from fairly detailed verbal or written instructions, and/or marked up drawings.

  • Develop mechanical equipment and piping layout designs, ensuring safe, accessible, and maintainable configurations.

  • Assist in developing designs and technical specifications for systems such as Heating, Air conditioning, Ventilation, boilers, plumbing, chilled water, building controls, along with other related systems.

Nuclear Design & Drafting

Location

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-148355

Salary range

-

About you

  • College diploma or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 10 years in mechanical/ Piping design and drafting.

  • Experience providing field support through site visits and inspections, ensuring adherence to design intent and quality requirements.

  • Experience drafting site layouts and construction drawings for industrial sites, buildings and structures is required. Knowledge of new nuclear early site and facility design and drafting is an asset.

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D is a must.

  • Working knowledge in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Raster Design, Smart Plant 3D/Smart, Micro Station, Navisworks Manage and SolidWorks.

  • Ability to take marked up engineering drawings and incorporates changes into AutoCAD files.

  • ASME Code knowledge considered an asset.

  • Proficient in equipment and piping modeling, Ability to interpret Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) for accurate design implementation.

  • This role requires consistent on-site presence and may involve supporting a shift work schedule based on operational needs.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff in a team environment as well as independently.

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.

Reward & 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

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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