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At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With over 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU® nuclear power industry.

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

We are looking for an Instrumentation and Control Engineer for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we recently designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to YouTube and search for video: “Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool”. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

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Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Our Role:

Reporting to the Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Manager, this role entails supporting the technical direction for the overall project and supporting technical interfacing to both internal and external customers. The Instrumentation & Controls Engineering department largely focuses on the control systems and instrumentation involved within Fuel Handling Systems, other parts of the plant, tooling, medical isotope systems as well as remote delivery machines. These systems are often complex and are in specialized areas. The department has the expert knowledge, legacy information and skillset to support our customers with engineering design, troubleshooting, maintenance and support work. We use such tools as AutoCAD®, AutoCAD Electrical® and IntEC® to create concept drawings, detailed designs, elementary drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams and can also provide design replacement solutions for obsolete components such as relays, motors and circuit cards.

Your Day to Day:

• Prepare/verify elementary drawings/schematics, electrical assembly drawings, single line diagrams, equipment specifications, technical documents in compliance with applicable codes & standards.
• Liaise with personnel from various customer groups like design, operations, and maintenance to gather site-specific design information.
• Execute walk downs of various equipment in the plant.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable company, technical, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in design reviews and customer review meetings, providing stakeholder and design input.
• Test execution/commissioning of complex equipment and systems.
• Review selection of components and equipment (e.g motors, cables, relays, junction boxes).
• Adhere to on-time/on-budget criteria associated with project commitments and customer success.
• Support the development and estimating of engineering proposals.
• Ensure that design support the development and estimating of engineering proposals.
• Ensure that design is done for manufacturability and complies with requirements.
• Support the development and estimating of engineering proposals.
• Key success factors are engineering and product excellence, effective design activity management, task/milestone completion on-time/on-budget, producing defect free designs, meeting your metrics, motivating a diverse team, managing and achieving results through influencing and setting of expectations/actions.
• Leading by example, assure compliance and adherence to processes (including internal Business Management System), industry codes and standards, quality systems, policies, and contractual requirements.
• Present and report on status, issues/solutions, improvements, escalate resources needs as required
• Provide overall Project Technical Leadership (PTL) duties for projects as required.
• Contribute to and lead process change through process enhancement, and technology introduction to achieve world-class product development and product deployment.
• Build customer relationships and ensure market alignment. This position requires frequent interaction with external customers, subcontractors, and cross functional internal teams.
• Take an active role and responsibility in driving proposal development and review including scope review and estimate preparation as well as technical and product presentations to the customer. May be assigned Proposal Estimate Lead (PEL) roles as required.
• Proactive and timely identification of project risks, analyze solutions, and take decisive action to resolve issues and communicate these to the leadership and/or executive team as required.
• Provide technical direction/decisions and oversight of design activities including, technical review and verification of documentation and/or drawings, as applicable.
• Provide assurance of health and safety associated with the execution of all projects and activities.
• Short term travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• B.A.Sc. in Electrical/Instrumentation & Control/Automation or related discipline Engineering.
• Holds a current PEO license.
• Typically requires 10 years’ experience in design engineering in Nuclear, Aerospace, Transportation, Oil and Gas, Mining or other highly regulated and process based design.
• Typically requires 3 years’ experience in design and development, with proven success in a technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability in helping lead engineering projects and a key design team member for complex projects over their complete EPC life cycles.
• Demonstrable experience with project schedules, working within budgets, financial metrics and other project management methodologies
• Experience with a broad range of interdisciplinary activities: systems design, requirements development, interface design and testing.
• Experience working with and writing design documentation, including but not limited to:
  • Assembly drawings
  • Elementary/schematic drawings
  • Connection wiring diagrams
  • Component specifications
  • Design requirements
  • Commissioning requirements
  • Test procedures
• Exposure to a broad range of interdisciplinary departments: mechanical, software design, systems engineering and manufacturing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, understandable by a diverse audience.
• Creative problem-solving skills, outstanding analytical abilities, developing leadership skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Flexibility to work remotely on short-term customer site assignment.
• Most importantly…. creative and innovative thinkers!

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Experience with IBM DOORS.
• Experience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry.
• Familiarity with CSA Nuclear Codes and Standards.
• Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• General understanding of Engineering Change Control (ECC) concepts for the nuclear industry or other industries.
• Ability to interface with project team members, vendors and customers to ensure scope and requirements of the project are understood, and to ensure the project is executed per the project schedule and budget.
• Ability to work on scheduled tasks independently and interface with other team members with varying functions (project managers, mechanical designers, software designers, etc.).
• Ability to navigate the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and ensure designs comply to the CEC and other related standards.
• Project management and controls training; at minimum exposure working within these controls.

At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000 and $126,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’s capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.