Specialist Civil/Structural Engineer

Specialist Civil/Structural Engineer – Nuclear

Location: Ontario – Hybrid
Term: 12-Month Contract

Position Overview

The Specialist Civil/Structural Engineer will provide senior technical expertise in structural and seismic engineering in support of CANDU nuclear projects, including operating nuclear power plants, life-extension programs, plant modifications and new-build initiatives.

The role will be responsible for complex structural analysis, seismic assessment, design development, technical review and engineering oversight. The successful candidate must be capable of acting as a senior technical authority, leading assigned scopes and supporting junior engineers while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA requirements, budgets and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Civil/Structural engineering scopes and projects.
• Develop design plans, methodologies and engineering approaches.
• Perform and review conceptual, preliminary and detailed structural design.
• Perform structural and seismic analysis of:
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Structural steel systems
  • Masonry
  • Foundations
  • Complex industrial/nuclear structures
• Perform static, dynamic and seismic analysis.
• Complete seismic margin assessments where required.
• Prepare and review:
  • Design calculations
  • Analysis reports
  • Design reports
  • Technical specifications
  • Design requirements
  • Engineering drawings, layouts and sketches
• Perform design verification and independent review of technical documents.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are technically accurate, complete and consistent.
• Apply applicable CSA, NBCC and nuclear-specific codes and standards.
• Support design modifications and Engineering Change Control activities.
• Coordinate Civil/Structural work with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical direction to engineers, junior staff and designers.
• Review work completed by others and ensure compliance with QA programs and procedures.
• Manage assigned Civil/Structural scope within approved budget and schedule.
• Support field engineering, construction and commissioning teams.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and field inspections.
• Investigate and resolve field and technical issues.
• Obtain engineering inputs from operations, maintenance, commissioning and interfacing disciplines.
• Participate in formal engineering and design reviews.
• Prepare technical input, estimates and engineering write-ups for proposals.
• Mentor and train staff, including development of structured knowledge-transfer plans.
• Support multiple tasks/projects as required.

The JD specifically requires significant technical ownership, design review, field support, mentoring and accountability for engineering deliverables against schedule and budget.

Required Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and in good standing.
• Minimum 15 years of structural analysis and design experience.
• Significant experience designing steel and reinforced-concrete structures.
• Strong structural design and analytical background developed through both office and site experience.
• Experience performing static, dynamic and seismic analysis of structures and foundations.
• Ability to act as a senior technical authority in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and applicable international structural codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of:
  • NBCC
  • CSA standards
  • CSA S16 – Steel
  • CSA A23 series – Concrete
  • CSA N289 series – Nuclear seismic design
• Strong working knowledge of at least one structural analysis platform such as:
  • SAP2000
  • ETABS
  • SAFE
  • STAAD Pro
  • ANSYS
  • SSASI
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Mathcad.
• Ability to work independently on technically complex engineering scopes.
• Strong written/verbal communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to operate in multidisciplinary project environments with competing priorities.
• Willingness to perform field assignments and travel to client sites.
• Eligible for applicable security clearance.

The formal JD requires at least 15 years' experience, Ontario P.Eng., structural/seismic analysis expertise and knowledge of applicable codes and analysis tools.

Preferred / Asset Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of relevant Canadian nuclear experience or another credible nuclear track record.
• Experience supporting CANDU technology.
• Experience with nuclear plant modifications and ECC processes.
• Experience with nuclear QA procedures, practices and safety requirements.
• 3–5 years of site/field experience.
• Construction experience.
• Experience with massive concrete structures.
• Modernization/refurbishment experience.
• Master's degree or higher.
• Experience across complex heavy industrial structures such as turbine buildings, dams, high-rise/mid-rise buildings or comparable major structures.