Senior Engineer/Scientist - Nuclear and Mechanical

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

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The Opportunity

Position: Senior Engineer/Scientist, Nuclear and Mechanical

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Senior

Location: 910 Brock Road, Pickering, Ontario

Department: Design and Engineering Services

Reports to: Section Manager, Site Engineering (Mech/Civil), OPG Site Services

Hours per week: 37.5

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.
  
  

Kinectrics has a growing portfolio of services supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear power plants and lead the life extension projects of existing nuclear power plants in Canada and around the world. As part of our growing design team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design of mechanical systems and/or components both in the traditional nuclear market, and in new initiatives to develop nuclear technology. The successful candidate will be working within a multi-discipline engineering team mainly supporting the design engineering team located in Durham Region. The role is within the OPG Site Engineering (Mech/Civil) section, which is focused on leading projects at various OPG sites, e.g. Pickering, Darlington, etc. The role will be engaged in either refurbishment projects and/or new build projects led by OPG site services team.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide input and direction to the development of conceptual/detailed equipment designs as they progress through a structured design process
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring of more junior members of the Engineering team
• Perform Mechanical engineering analysis and/or reactor core design and analysis
• Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders, 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.
• Provide field support to multi-disciplined plant design modifications, including provision of field engineering
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Conduct technical assessments and emergent troubleshooting/engineering to support refurbishment projects and operating unit (capital) projects.
• Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Stay current with developments within their field of expertise.
• Occasional travel within the GTA may be required
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Mechanical or Nuclear engineering activities including:
• Piping and process systems design, including preparation of system design specification, flow diagrams, piping isometric drawings.
• Preparation of equipment and components sizing calculations, technical specifications, and design drawings.
• Design of modular engineered systems including skid-type systems and components
• Vendor-interface and preparation of equipment & component specifications to facilitate procurement including selection of nuclear (Class 1/2/3) and conventional (Class 6) valves, flanges, fittings, pumps and heat exchangers.
• Design assistance with technical evaluations, independent third-party reviews, design walkdowns, system hydraulic calculations, component sizing calculations and HVAC flow balance calculations.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards including but not limited to CSA N285, ASME Section III, Section VIII and/or B31.1, ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance Standards such as N299 and CSA N286.
• Knowledge and experience working with nuclear power plant (e.g. OPG or Bruce Power) systems & processes, e.g.
  

Engineering Change Control is a must

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• Candidates are expected to have or to pursue attainment of the P.Eng. designation.
• Experience with Nuclear safety & licensing experience would be considered an asset
• Good time management skills and demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of station customers.
• Assist in development of proposals and negotiation of contracts with clients
• Knowledge of Project management methodologies and processes is a must
• A period of 8+ years relevant nuclear experience is considered necessary.
• Currently approved Nuclear Security Clearance (e.g. OPG or Bruce Power) is an asset
  
  

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.