Senior Engineer (Mechanical/Piping Design)

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 / Analyst (Mechanical / Piping)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Kincardine, Ontario

Department: Design and Engineering Services

Reports to: Section Manager, Site Engineering and Design

Hours per week: 40 (This is a shift worker position. Shift workers may be assigned 8-10-12 hour shifts and be required to workday, afternoon and/or night shifts. Rotating shifts, overtime, weekend and field work may be required).

Number Required: 3

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 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.

As part of our expanding the Site Engineering and Design team, successful candidates will work on engineering projects that directly support Bruce Power’s Major Component Replacement (MCR) program, ongoing refurbishment work, and Rapid Response Engineering (Engineering Permits) that address emergent plant needs.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

To deliver Mechanical / Piping engineering expertise to power generation utilities and other customers. The specific accountabilities of the position are as follows:

• Perform mechanical and piping engineering design for nuclear power plant systems.
• Develop conceptual and detailed equipment/system designs, including piping and process systems.
• Prepare design documentation such as system design specifications, flow diagrams, isometrics, sizing calculations, technical specifications, and design drawings.
• Provide input and direction throughout the structured design process, from concept development to implementation and close-out.
• Support Engineering Permits (Rapid Response Engineering) by responding quickly and effectively to station needs.
• Interface with vendors, procurement, construction partners, and utility stakeholders to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with requirements.
• Provide field support to multi-disciplined plant design modifications, including provision of field engineering.
• Provide technical guidance/direction on projects and act as design team lead where appropriate.
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight (for senior-level roles).
• Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Stay current with developments within their field of expertise.
• Assist with proposals, client presentations, and technical reports.
• Assist / support with Bruce Power ECC process and EAMS Maximo
• Regular travel / visits to client sites in Tiverton are required for walkdowns. Travel to other GTA locations may be required occasionally.
• Other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• A period of 8+ years experience is necessary.
• A Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status, with a passion for engineering.
• Good knowledge of CANDU design and/or PWRs, PHWRs, and BWRs
• Mechanical/piping engineering experience can include, but is not limited to:

• Piping and process system design, including flow diagrams and isometric drawings.
• System hydraulic, thermal, and component sizing calculations.
• Vendor interface and procurement specifications (valves, pumps, heat exchangers, piping and associated fittings, etc.).
• Design of modular skid-based engineered systems.
• HVAC design and flow balance calculations.
• 3D modeling and design practices (SolidWorks, AutoCAD etc.).

• Experience with projects related to heavy industry, nuclear refurbishment is preferred
• Working knowledge of CSA N285, ASME Section III, VIII, B31.1, and related standards
• ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification is an asset
• In depth knowledge and experience of use of appropriate codes and standards (e.g. N299 and CSA N286), as applied to nuclear plant and conventional plants
• Experience in project management and interfacing with and coordinating activities of multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge and experience working with nuclear power plant systems & processes (Bruce Power, OPG, NB Power or other), e.g. Engineering Change Control is an asset.
• Good time management skills and demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of station customers.
• Good understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation.
• Experience in leading technical projects to successful conclusion.
• Assist in development of proposals for clients
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead complex and/or multi-discipline projects.

• Innovative, enthusiastic and ready to be part of our dynamic team.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize assigned work and to coordinate multiple activities efficiently.
• Must be motivated by working with engineering professionals committed to producing timely and high-quality technical work.
• Ability to work under pressure and be a team player.

• Field Team Lead experience 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.