PLIM/PLEX Engineer

PLIM/PLEX Engineer

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 since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Candu Energy Inc. is looking to hire a Senior Mechanical PLIM/PLEX Engineer. This position requires experienced individuals who are self-starter capable of working independently. The individuals will work in a fast-paced team environment performing and leading engineering services for Nuclear Power Plants within a matrix organization.

This role will be based in Mississauga, ON.

Your role within the team:

• Provide mechanical and equipment engineering support with the preparation of technical deliverables including technical specifications, test procedures, commissioning plans and registration design submissions for nuclear power plant (NPP) components and mechanical systems.
• Perform conceptual and detail design activities for mechanical systems which includes flow sheets, detail drawings, equipment arrangement/layouts as well as sizing and selection of mechanical components related to nuclear steam plants.
• Coordinating large scale projects of considerable technical and commercial complexity.
• Supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning tasks.
• Review design reports, analysis reports, calculations, documents and drawings in support of design verification.
• Define project work scope, monitoring and reporting project progress and communicating with clients.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines to obtain data and resolve issues relevant to design.
• Conduct technical, conceptual and detail design meetings in front of peers, clients and suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance to drafting staff as well as oversight of interfacing disciplines.
• Conduct site visits at nuclear generating stations and suppliers.
• Provide engineering support to quality surveillance, manufacturing, assembly and testing with non-conformances.
• Review and approve supplier’s capability to fabricate the required component within the applicable requirements.
• Evaluate the completeness and status of delivered equipment.
• Work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client and company procedures.
• Provide consultation and/or review and approval of engineering quotation request packages and purchase requisitions.
• Assist other engineers and branch manager with daily engineering activities.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Engineering degree from an accredited University in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or Engineering Science.
• Registered Professional Engineer in a Province of Ontario, qualified to seal mechanical and chemical engineering documents.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in Mechanical Design of industrial machines, automation equipment and automated-tooling design, and/or in Equipment Engineering with knowledge in pumps, fans, motors, valves, heat exchanges, steam generators, pressure vessels, etc.
• Solid understanding of process systems, mechanics of machines, mechanics of materials, material selection and fundamentals of machine component design.
• Solid understanding and experience with equipment sizing, selection, and troubleshooting of issues.
• Specific knowledge and experience related to pressure vessels, valves, ventilation systems, as applicable to nuclear power stations.
• Knowledge of/experience using nuclear pressure boundary Codes and Standards, including CSA N285.0 and ASME Sections III.
• Knowledge of/experience in Plant Life Management.
• Knowledge of/experience in application of maintenance-based design of CANDU plants.
• Able to perform Systematic Assessment of Maintenance (SAM) for various CANDU systems.
• Experience working in or performing design work for a nuclear facility licensed in Canada or a nuclear reactor licensed outside Canada.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to travel to and potentially work at Project sites to meet corporate needs (Note: the initial site location is at the Mississauga head office in Ontario).
• Additional, preferred qualifications:
  • Historical knowledge of CANDU plant relevant equipment and components.
  • Hands-on knowledge of SYSTMS software.
  • Working knowledge of/experience with the CSA B51 standard, ANSI B31.1 codes, ASME Section VIII and other nuclear-power-plant applicable standards or regulatory guides related to permanent plant components, pressure boundary equipment, and/or reactor systems is an asset.
  • Qualification in the last five (5) years as a Specialized Professional Engineer to ASME Section III Appendix XXIII for Division 1 is an asset.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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