Senior Specialist Civil Engineer

Job Description

Overview

The Civil Engineering Departments within the Candu Energy is engaged in nuclear civil engineering work involving structural analysis, civil design, ageing management to support the life extension, plant modification and service work of existing Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) and New Builds. Civil/Structural engineers are required to perform structural and seismic analysis, seismic margin assessment, and structural design as well as prepare and issue analysis, design, and assessment documents.

Candu Energy Inc.is looking to hire multiple Senior Specialist Civil Engineer for full time term/permanent positions. The types of engineering work include structural and seismic analysis, structural design check and assessment of structures, systems, and components. Documentation to be produced include analysis reports, design calculations, design Reports, technical specifications, and design requirements. The candidate should be familiar with the use of one analysis program such as ANSYS, SAP2000, STAAD Pro, SSASI, ETABS, SAFE etc.

This is an opportunity for those wishing to participate in the Candu Energy nuclear services business and will provide valuable career development opportunities in support of operating NPPs and New Build Civil/Structural analysis and design.

Your role

Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Lead and deliver civil/structural engineering projects across all design phases, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications, layouts, and technical documents in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and QA programs.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and designers, including review, verification, and knowledge transfer.
• Coordinate structural work with multidisciplinary teams, field engineering groups, and plant operations to support design, construction, and modifications.
• Perform design reviews, field investigations, walk-downs, inspections, and structural analysis using industry-standard software tools.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of engineering outputs while contributing to proposals, estimates, and formal engineering reviews.

About you

• Civil Engineering degree with 15+ years of structural analysis and design experience in steel and concrete structures for nuclear power plants and/or industrial facilities; Master’s degree considered an asset.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, with strong knowledge of Canadian and international codes and standards (NBCC, CSA, CSA N289 series) and nuclear QA and safety requirements.
• Recognized structural engineering specialist, preferably in the nuclear industry, with experience acting as a technical authority and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in static, dynamic, and seismic analysis of structures and foundations using industry-standard software (e.g., STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE), along with proficiency in Mathcad and Microsoft Office.
• Strong project and field experience, including site work, nuclear plant modifications, multidisciplinary teamwork, time management, and delivery under tight schedules and budgets.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills; able to work independently or across multiple projects, support field assignments, travel to client sites, and obtain required security clearance.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.