At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex mechanical design projects in the nuclear industry and mentor junior designers.
- Company: Join AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hybrid work culture with generous time-off policies for work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy systems while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in mechanical design, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in CAD software.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
CANDU Energy Inc./AtkinsRéalis Nuclear Inc. is actively seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer to support engineering roles for nuclear projects in major areas, such as new build in the province of Ontario, international new builds, refurbishment, and continuous plant operation support modifications for nuclear power plants.
Your role duties include:
- Lead and coordinate complex mechanical/piping design activities across multiple projects with minimal supervision, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
- Prepare, check, and coordinate high-complexity 3D models, 2D drawings, layouts, and design deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior and intermediate designers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.
- Review and approve design deliverables, drawings, 3D models, and construction packages for compliance with applicable codes, standards, CAD requirements, and project specifications.
- Enforce applicable CAD, drafting, modelling, and project standards, and support updates to procedures, work instructions, templates, and quality checklists.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces between engineering, design, procurement, construction, and client teams to resolve technical issues and ensure project alignment.
- Support project planning, including estimates, schedules, resource forecasting, progress tracking, and proposal inputs.
- Monitor CAD/drafting progress against budgets, schedules, and deliverable plans; identify risks, issues, and corrective actions.
- Lead model reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, clash resolution sessions, and site/system walkdowns as required.
- Act as the primary design focal point for clients, stakeholders, and project teams, ensuring timely resolution of design-related issues.
- Drive continuous improvement in CAD standards, design processes, 3D modelling practices, procedures, templates, and quality checklists.
About You:
- College diploma or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 10 years in mechanical design and drafting.
- Strong mechanical/piping design experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience leading design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Nuclear industry experience and familiarity with CSA, ASME, and client-specific standards are considered strong assets.
- Working knowledge in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Raster Design, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Micro Station, Navisworks Manage and SolidWorks.
- Strong understanding of design execution processes, quality management systems, and engineering deliverable requirements.
- Advanced proficiency with Hexagon Smart 3D/S3D is required.
- Ability to take marked up engineering drawings and incorporate changes into AutoCAD files.
- Proven ability to mentor designers, perform technical reviews, and manage competing priorities while meeting project schedules.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff in a team environment as well as independently.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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.
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.
Additional information:
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. 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).
Senior Mechanical CAD Designer in Mississauga employer: AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for Senior Electrical Engineers to thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer diverse training opportunities and flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle needs, all while supporting critical energy and industrial infrastructure projects in a hybrid working environment. Join us in shaping a better future for our planet and its people, where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.
