At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With nearly 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment, and parts for the CANDU nuclear power industry.
Mechanical Engineering - Pressure Boundary & Analysis (1-Year Contract)
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Boundary & Analysis (1-Year Contract) for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world.
Essential Responsibilities:
At BWXT NEC, you will report to the Pressure Boundary & Analysis Engineering Manager. Responsibilities of the engineer performing this role include setting the technical direction for the overall project and acting as the main technical interface point to both internal and external customers. Responsibilities include:
* Provide execution of, and lead, design/analysis/test/commissioning activities for complex mechanical equipment and systems throughout the entire product life cycle.
* Preparation, approval or leading of design documentation (including technical documents, drawings and BOMs), technical specifications, development and test plans, and engineering quotations.
* Preparing and verifying 3D modelling for the purposes of conceptual design, and performing stress analysis.
* Application and leading of design for manufacturability/assembly (DFMA) techniques.
* Provide technical support to CAD, Procurement, Manufacturing, Test, Quality and Commissioning and Service personnel.
* Participate in, and lead, internal and external meetings, such as design reviews, preparing and presenting technical data.
* Prepare and/or verify project level deliverables including but not limited to evaluations, reports, and assessments.
* Utilize classical and modern (finite element analysis) stress calculation techniques to perform or verify stress analysis for components, piping systems, supports, and vessels.
* Maintain detailed knowledge of the nuclear codes and standards applicable to the Canadian Nuclear environment.
* Present and report on status, issues/solutions, improvements, escalate resources needs as required.
* Provide overall Project Technical Leadership (PTL) duties for projects as required.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
* B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
* Holds a current PEO license.
* Typically requires 10 years’ experience in design engineering in Nuclear, Aerospace, Mining, Oil and Gas, or other highly regulated and process-based design.
* Typically requires 3 years’ experience in design and development, with proven success in a technical leadership role.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, understandable by a diverse audience.
* Creative problem-solving skills, outstanding analytical abilities, demonstrated leadership skills, strong technical experience and the ability to work in a team.
The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $82,000.00 and $124,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate.
BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. 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, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law.
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