Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.
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 the 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.
Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com
The Opportunity
Position: Senior Engineer – Nuclear and Mechanical
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Level: Senior
Location: 393 University Avenue , Toronto, Ontario
Department: Design and Engineering Services
Reports to: Section Manager, Advanced technologies and Modular Engineering
Hours per week: 37.5
Number Required: 2
Starting Salary Range: 120,000-145,000. Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.
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.
- Total Compensation: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.
Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact
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 Advanced Technologies and Modular Engineering team located in Toronto ON. The role is within the Design and Engineering Services department of Kinectrics. This role is focused on leading projects for various clients including non-Canadian sites. The role will be engaged in either new design and development of systems and equipment and will also be supporting the refurbishment projects and/or new build projects in Canada and around the world.
- Provide input and direction to the development of conceptual/detailed systems and equipment designs as they progress through a structured design cycle
- 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.
- Develop client’s concepts of new or alternative nuclear related systems and reactor ideas to further advance projects to the next stage
- Conduct technical assessments and emergent troubleshooting/engineering to support refurbishment projects and operating unit (capital) projects.
- Understand and conduct analysis regarding material and fuel handling activities and equipment within nuclear sites
- Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Stay current with developments within their field of expertise.
- Provide technical oversight and mentoring of more junior members of the Engineering team
- Occasional travel may be required
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 8 years in nuclear energy industry.
- Mechanical and/or nuclear engineering activities including:
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- Process systems design, including preparation of the following:
- Design Requirements
- Design Specifications
- Flow diagrams and P&IDs
- Piping and HVAC Isometric drawings
- Hydraulic calculations
- Stress Analysis
- Preparation of equipment and components sizing calculations, technical and design specifications, and design drawings of Class 1, 2, 3 and 6 items. This may include the following:
- Pumps
- Motors
- Actuators
- Valves
- Heat Exchangers
- Filters
- 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.
- Design and maintenance of material handling devices such as cranes and hoists is an asset
- Structural constructability of designs including welded and bolted joints are a must
- Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards including but not limited to CSA N285, CSA ASME BPV Section III and Section VIII, B31.1, B31.3, ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification is considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance Standards such as CSA N299 and CSA N286.
- Knowledge and experience working with nuclear power plant (e.g. OPG or Bruce Power) systems & processes, including
Engineering Change Control
- A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
- Candidates are expected to have the PEO 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 stakeholders and clients.
- Assist in development of proposals and negotiation of contracts with clients
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and processes is a must
- Currently approved Nuclear Security Clearance (e.g. Bruce Power and/or OPG) is an asset
This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.
Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.
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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
