Senior Engineer – Mechanical Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Execute both preliminary and detailed design of mechanical systems for the BWRX-300, covering the steam turbine, turbine auxiliaries, main condenser, as well as condensate and feedwater systems.

• Engage in mechanical systems design and/or oversee equipment procurement and construction efforts.

• Establish requirements, conduct process calculations and analysis, create P&IDs, review models, liaise with vendors and clients, evaluate and approve vendor document submissions, and verify deliverables.

• Assist in BWRX-300 certification processes for GE Products in compliance with US NRC and other nuclear regulatory design certification standards.

• Facilitate integration of components and products across various systems.

• Oversee product and systems requirements, specifications, flow-down processes, interfaces, configuration, and configuration control.

• Propel validation and verification initiatives, including testing and operability at the system level.

• Define product requirements concerning modules, components, subcontractors, and partner teams.

• Manage interfaces between systems and execution teams.

• Lead CTQ/risk assessments within component design teams.

• Cultivate specialized system and discipline knowledge while contributing to strategic and policy development.

• Make informed decisions and address moderately complex operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, and engineering challenges.

• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues and potentially oversee small projects.

• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, partners, licensing entities, the NRC, and international regulatory bodies.

• Ensure timely communication regarding significant issues or developments.

• Undertake additional responsibilities assigned by the Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering.

• At least 8 years of experience in an engineering capacity, focusing on mechanical or process system design.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nuclear plant modifications, new construction, and/or nuclear fabrication, ideally with BWRs.

• At least 4 years of experience in mechanical system design tasks, including process flow diagram development, thermodynamic and heat/fluid transfer calculations, and engineering specifications.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

• Compliance with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, unless specific authorization has been obtained.

• Successful completion of a background investigation.

• Access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering (preferred).

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic design environment and juggle multiple tasks and projects while adhering to personal and nuclear safety principles.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.

• Proven capability to analyze and resolve issues effectively.

• Demonstrated success in leading programs/projects.

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the United States or Canada (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Remote working opportunity.

• Strong preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

• Enhanced security checks managed confidentially, adhering to data protection policies.