Senior Engineer, Nuclear Engineering, Construction & Project Delivery

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nuclear Engineering, Construction & Project Delivery unit is seeking a Senior Engineer Nuclear Engineering, Construction & Project Delivery.

This role involves leadership and accountabilities critical to the site evaluation, licensing, construction, and delivery of SaskPower’s BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor nuclear project. This position ensures compliance with nuclear industry best practices and the requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for assisting with and/or preparing technical studies, business cases, designs, specifications, tender evaluations, and equipment and construction drawings. This position will prepare project plans, costs, and schedules and provide contract management and project coordination and delivery services, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and support engineering activities associated with site evaluation and subsequent design, preparations, construction, and operations to deploy a BWRX-300 reactor in Saskatchewan.
• Perform and lead activities within the expectations of a nuclear environment (e.g., nuclear safety culture, stringent quality assurance, procedural adherence).
• Preparing design documents, requirements, reports, technical specifications, calculations, and contract documents.
• Providing subject matter expert review and acceptance of analysis, design, and specification prepared by consultants.
• Working with design teams in a multidiscipline environment on projects collaboratively to produce design deliverables with the appropriate level of detail.
• Review BWRX-300 design documents and support the team preparing the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR).
• Provide support to the team developing an Integrated Management System that meets CSA N286-12.
• Familiarity with relevant nuclear and non-nuclear laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
• Provide assistance and prepare project plans and monitor project costs and schedules
• Provide technical assistance for construction, commissioning, operations and delivery of projects
• Perform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for project business cases, and make recommendations on courses of action
• Prepare project plans, monitor costs and schedule, and initiate corrective action as appropriate
• Provide direction for construction and commissioning projects, initiatives and delivery
• Develop criteria, guidelines, standards, and new practices based upon codes, technologies, and methodologies
• Provide direction to technologists, technicians, consultants, and management staff
• Provide direction to staff, consultants and other external technical agencies as required
• Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Physics, Electrical, Science, Chemical or other relevant engineering. Post-graduate degree would be considered an asset.
• Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng.
• Membership in or eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• A minimum of six (6) years post P.Eng. relevant experience in the areas of Nuclear Engineering
• Experienced in a combination of the following engineering tasks: planning, designing, licensing, constructing, operating, commissioning of facilities, management, and coordination of technical aspects of contracts and/or technical coordination of highly complex projects
• Demonstrated competency in engineering, maintain knowledge on industry standards, industry trends and developments, internal processes, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to provide recommendations and influence decision making
• Demonstration of strong relationships with working groups, committees and technical leaders across the organization and external partners
• Ability to provide competent leadership, including, acting independently and coaching and development of technical staff including engineers, engineers-in-training and other resources as required
• Deep and/or broad experience providing guidance and expertise on complex technical issues.
• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
• Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
• Use excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent facilitation, project management and decision-making skills
• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies
• Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

This role based onsite in Regina Saskatchewan, where you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams supporting major Nuclear initiatives. Regina offers a welcoming community, accessible amenities, and a growing professional environment ideal for individuals’ relocation for career development and advancement. To explore what the city has to offer, please visit the City of Regina | Moving to Regina link.

SaskPower is committed to achieving a net-zero greenhouse gas emission power system by 2050 or earlier. To achieve this, we’re exploring a range of low and non-carbon emitting power options, including nuclear power from small modular reactors (SMR), to learn more, visit Planning for Nuclear Power.