Electronic Engineering

BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment. As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base. We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry.

The Nuclear Services Design Engineering Department provides design and troubleshooting services for various tools used in the maintenance, inspection and refurbishment of nuclear power plants. We also provided periodical on-site support during the execution of work. We are a dynamic group where the nature of the work is always changing and no two days are ever the same.

JOB PURPOSE

Design software/computer hardware for use in nuclear services field work. Troubleshoot electronic issues with inspection and maintenance tools.

JOB STRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATIONS

• This job reports to the Nuclear Services Design Engineering Manager.
• The incumbent interfaces heavily with nuclear services Project Engineers, Component Project Engineers, Field Technicians and Boilermakers.
• Works with fabrication vendors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Design software for field services work

• Obtain design requirements from customer documentation or input from other team members to ensure the software/hardware functions as intended.
• Write software using Microchip MPlab and Visual Studio in C#/C and design components using Eagle PCB design, E3 and Solidworks.
• Test and debug software.
• Design controller hardware.

Tooling fabrication

• Create manufacturing drawings for tools using Solidworks.
• Work with fabrication vendors, providing them specifications and design to acquire components as required

Other

• Provide oversight of tool use during field execution, if necessary.
• Perform work in nuclear power plants on critical tooling applications.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Science or its equivalent (no preference to program). College Diplomas acceptable.
• At least 3 years of experience in a software/hardware designer role.
• Proficiency with C# and C is required.
• Experience with Microchip MPlab or similar software is required.
• Experience with Eagle PCB (or similar software) and E3 (or similar software) is required.
• Familiar with SolidWorks (or similar) is required.
• Willing and able to travel to nuclear power plant sites (to our customer locations, both domestic and international). Entails up to 20% travel and durations can range from 1 day to 4 weeks.

WHY JOIN BWXT?

• Work within the growing and exciting nuclear industry as well as with highly skilled employees!
• Competitive salaries
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Profit sharing plan
• Bonus plan
• Competitive Health and Dental benefits
• Educational Refund Program
• Life insurance… and so much more!

Want to work in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us… we’ve been waiting for you.

Thank you for your interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.