Materials Engineer

Your role

• Perform materials, metallurgical, and welding‑related work in an engineering environment and prepare technical documents in accordance with AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements used in the Canadian nuclear industry.
• Provide technical guidance and support and collaborate with other entities including laboratories, and other third parties.
• Perform complex materials, metallurgical, and welding engineering assignments independently or under limited supervision of a senior metallurgist, analyst, or engineer.
• Develop and deliver presentations, as required, to communicate technical status, problem resolution, or to support reactor components and balance‑of‑plant equipment initiatives.
• Coordinate and interface with clients, suppliers, stakeholders, and other design disciplines or departments to execute assigned engineering work.
• Support the specification, design, development (including pre‑production qualification), assessment, and manufacturing of reactor components and materials to meet the needs of existing stations.
• Support and consultation on the manufacturing of nuclear components (e.g., steam generators, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, piping) with respect to materials selection, metallurgical condition, welding requirements, cleanliness, handling, corrosion protection, and inspection requirements.
• Lead and/or support improvements to materials and manufacturing processes through materials engineering considerations.
• Provide materials engineering support for zirconium‑based nuclear components, including material selection, qualification, fabrication, inspection, and in-service performance.
• Support evaluations of zirconium alloy degradation mechanisms (e.g., corrosion, hydrogen pickup, hydride formation, creep, cracking) and contribute to lifecycle management and issue‑resolution activities.
• Provide support to major refurbishment projects and new nuclear builds in Canada and abroad, as they relate to materials considerations.
• Provide support to utility operations by resolving plant operational problems related to materials performance.
• Complete assigned scope of work and/or tasks within established budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Assess and evaluate the use of metallic and non‑metallic materials in nuclear systems, components, tooling, and construction, including metallurgical assessments, welding‑related evaluations, and failure analysis.
• Lead or support materials, metallurgical, and welding‑related degradation and qualification testing programs in a laboratory environment and/or coordinate with external testing laboratories.