Engineer / Scientist / Technical Officer - Nuclear Facility Design

Responsibilities

Perform as a technical contributor in the designated discipline. Specific duties may include :

• Develop requirements for structures, systems and components involved in the transfer of used fuel from transportation packages into UFCs.
• Develop and demonstrate automated assembly processes as may be required for manipulation and assembly of radioactive materials.
• Provide support to architectural / design organizations developing specifications and equipment designs for facilities to package used fuel.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders from Engineering (Engineered Barrier System, Mining & Repository Engineering, Transportation), Geoscience, Safety Assessment and Design Authority & Integration Management to advance the design of nuclear facilities considering functional / performance requirements, mitigation of operational risk and cost effectiveness.
• Support regulatory submissions by providing necessary input data and reports. Support / represent the Engineering Team in regulatory meetings for technical discipline.
• Perform contract management responsibilities. Participate in the development and issuance of contracting documents (RFP’s) and evaluation and selection of contractors. Review work plans; review technical reports and outputs; monitor / report on contractor performance against work plans and schedule.
• Be responsible for and support the preparation and administration of the budget on assigned projects and contracts, including financial activities such as accruals, forecasting and business planning activities.

Communicate clearly to supervisors, managers and external groups regarding the design and project progress. Provide updates and reports to external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, on the design status, work activities and project status. Ensure that work activities and programs reflect an awareness of and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, adhere to applicable codes & standards, are consist with industry best practice, and meet NWMO’s quality and safety requirements.

Support the Life Cycle Cost Estimates for surface nuclear facilities.

Keep abreast of developments in radioactive waste management technologies through review of technical publications, contacts with internal and external experts in the field, and conference presentation and attendance.

Present results to technical groups, government authorities and national waste management organizations.

Participate in NWMO public engagement activities as required.

Perform other duties as required.

This is a Progression-In Place (PIP) role. Applicants with more experience / qualifications may be considered for a position at a higher rate and be progressed in place.

Qualifications and Experience

Desired Experience :

The following experience will be considered an asset. The ideal candidate would have the following experience. However, those without these direct experiences should not hesitate to apply :

Knowledge of Canadian nuclear and international regulatory requirements for Class I / IB Nuclear facilities and / or experience in developing materials for regulatory submissions.

Other Requirements / Abilities :