Senior Mechanical CAD Designer
- Mississauga
- Nuclear
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./ AtkinsRéalis Nuclear Inc. is actively seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical CAD 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.
Location – Mississauga, ON
Your role within the team:
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:
- Reviewing the status of existing buildings prior to project design, performing site take offs.
- 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.
- Assisting others in the office with several projects – a knowledge sharing atmosphere.
- Preparing drawings and construction documents.
- Coordinating system requirements with the electrical department, architects, relevant authorities.
- Conducting site visits and inspections to review progress of construction.
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:
- College diploma or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 10 years in mechanical design and drafting.
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff in a team environment as well as independently.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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Appropriate accommodations 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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