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Specialist Engineer - Process

@ Candu Energy Inc.

Mississauga, Ontario

Full-time20+ years experience
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Overview

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Specialist Engineer - Process for Candu Nuclear Steam Plant process systems, structures and components. The role leads design solutions, thermalhydraulic evaluations and technical supervision, and requires a Professional Engineer licence in Ontario and Security Clearance eligibility. The posting states hybrid working and competitive compensation.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead CANDU nuclear steam plant process system design
  • Perform thermalhydraulic evaluations on complex systems
  • Provide technical supervision and mentorship
  • Prepare and review nuclear design documents
  • Interface with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements summary:

  • Professional Engineer registration in Ontario
  • Engineering degree in mechanical, chemical, nuclear or engineering science
  • 20+ years CANDU process-system design, 10+ years leading teams
  • Knowledge of CSA N285.0, ASME Section III and REGDOC-2.5.2
  • Eligible for Security Clearance through PWGSC

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Employer posting date
2026-10-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience20+ years
Management experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsProfessional Engineer (Ontario)
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Science
Security clearanceReliability status
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Paid training

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Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Your role

The qualified individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

  • Lead technical activities, provide design solutions, resolve critical design challenges for new, updated and modified Candu Nuclear Steam Plant (NSP) process systems, structures and components.
  • Act as authority for NSP systems.
  • Provide technical supervision, guidance, mentorship, and leadership related to NSP system design and operation.
  • Perform thermalhydraulic evaluations on complex systems.
  • Support Engineering Management with timely updates on engineering progress and project planning.
  • Interface with internal and external stake holders.
  • Ensure adherence to company quality program.
  • Prepare and /or review design documents for Nuclear Power Plants; e.g., Design Calculation, Design Requirements, Assessments, Technical Specifications, Drawings, Bill of Materials, System Code Classification, Engineering Quotation Request and Tender Technical Evaluations.
  • Perform walkdowns, attend site visits and meetings as required.
  • Ensure applicable code, standards and regulatory requirements are met.

About you

  • Registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
  • Engineering degree from an accredited University in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or Engineering Science.
  • A minimum of 20 years of experience and 10 years leading teams in CANDU nuclear process-system design/analysis, providing design solutions for CANDU nuclear power plants, particularly on the Heat Transport and Auxiliary systems.
  • Experience performing work to nuclear power plants procedures and practices and qualifications for nuclear power plants engineering activities.
  • Must have excellent technical/practical skills and solid understanding of CANDU design to resolve engineering issues or technical problems.
  • Experience performing heat balance and thermalhydraulic evaluations.
  • Experience in nuclear process system design and layout.
  • Knowledge of analytical tools used for mechanical and process design; e.g., ANSYS, Mathcad, Flomaster, NUCIRC, CATHENA or similar.
  • Working knowledge of/experience using nuclear Codes and Standards, including CSA N285.0, ASME Section III, and REGDOC-2.5.2.
  • Working knowledge of/experience with the CSA B51 standard, ASME B31.1 codes and other nuclear-power-plant applicable standards or regulatory guides related to permanent plant components, pressure boundary equipment, and/or reactor systems.
  • Must have excellent communication and technical writing skills.
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Site experience in construction, or commissioning of plant mechanical systems for nuclear or other heavy industries is an asset.
  • Eligible for Security Clearance through Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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