Job descriptionKinectrics 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. Position: Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Piping Design) Employment Type: Permanent Location: 910 Brock Road, Pickering Department: Design and Engineering Services Reports to: Director, OPG and Waste Management Projects Number Required: 2 Salary Range: 115,000-135,000. 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. Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact Kinectrics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to deliver engineering expertise in support of power generation utilities and other clients, with a primary focus on CANDU nuclear power stations. This role is part of the Design & Engineering Services (DES) team and will primarily support a range of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Waste Management projects. This role involves providing mechanical engineering analysis, design, and field support across the full project lifecycle - from early conceptual engineering through detailed design, implementation, and close-out. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, construction and procurement partners, and utility stakeholders to deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions in a regulated nuclear environment. To deliver mechanical engineering expertise to power generation utilities and other customers. The specific accountabilities of the position are as follows: Perform mechanical engineering analysis and design for Candu nuclear power stations. Interface with construction, procurement partners, and utility stakeholders throughout all phases of design projects, from conceptual and preliminary engineering through detailed design, implementation, and close-out. Provide field engineering support for multidisciplinary plant modifications, including on-site technical support as required. Understand, assess, and define client technical problems and develop appropriate engineering solutions. Conduct technical assessments and emergent troubleshooting/engineering to support refurbishment projects and operating unit (capital) projects. Collaborate effectively with engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines. Maintain current knowledge of developments, codes, standards, and best practices within the mechanical and nuclear engineering fields. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Need to Succeed Strong understanding of CANDU technology and nuclear power plant design and operation. A period of 5+ years or more is required to gain this experience. General knowledge of emerging SMRs, BWRs/PWRs and advanced reactors is considered an asset. Mechanical engineering experience in: Piping and process systems design, including system design specification, flow diagrams, and piping isometric drawings. Vendor interfacing and preparation of equipment and component specifications to support procurement, including nuclear (Class 1/2/3) and conventional (Class 6) components such as valves, pumps, heat exchangers, flanges, and fittings. Design support activities including technical evaluations, independent third-party reviews, design walkdowns, hydraulic and thermal calculations, component sizing, and HVAC flow balance calculations. Nuclear component and assembly design employing GD&T practices, 3D modeling tools, and best construction practices. Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards including but not limited to CSA N285, ASME Section III, Section VIII and B31.1. ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification is considered an asset. Experience in the use of piping and numerical analysis software such as AutoPipe, PIPESTRESS, CAESAR II, ANSYS (CFD & FEA) is considered a strong asset. Knowledge and implementation of client Engineering Change Control processes. Familiarity with Nuclear Quality Assurance Standards such as N299 and CSA N286 Candidates are expected to have or to pursue attainment of the P.Eng. designation. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
