Field Engineer

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:
As our Field Engineer, you will provide pre-deployment, execution, and closeout support for Field Services projects. In this role, you will work under the supervision of the Field Engineering Supervisor/Manager and be assigned to Project and Site Managers depending on the project. You will collaborate closely with multiple workgroups to address technically complex issues within tight schedules and may serve as the Field Engineering Lead on larger projects.

This position also involves regular interaction with customers and regulators to ensure effective communication and project success. This role involves extensive travel (up to 80%) and may include shift work and extended hours to support field projects.

Location:

On-site, 70-80% Travel Required, Kitchener, ON

Your Day to Day as our Field Engineer:

As our Field Engineer, you will play a key role throughout all phases of Field Services projects — from preparation and execution to final closeout.

Pre-Deployment:
You’ll support project planning and readiness by reviewing scopes of work, applicable CSA and ASME standards, and technical requirements. You’ll develop and review work packages, procedures, and tooling designs to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with quality and safety standards. You’ll collaborate with engineers, technicians, and trades to align on expectations, deliver technical training, and lead readiness and lessons-learned reviews.

Execution:
Once on site, you’ll serve as the primary technical contact, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with approved procedures and standards. You’ll oversee field execution by monitoring work quality, resolving technical issues, and enforcing adherence to safety and quality protocols. You’ll provide direction to trades and technicians, coordinate with stakeholders to address issues, and communicate daily progress updates and upcoming priorities to project management, customers, and regulators.

Closeout:
At project completion, you’ll verify that all technical and quality documentation is complete and accurate, ensure required approvals are obtained, and capture operational experience and lessons learned for future improvement. You may also prepare technical reports summarizing project execution and outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Working toward Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
• Strong understanding of materials, machining, and field execution practices, including Non-Destructive Examination applications.
• Familiarity with nuclear codes and standards (ASME III, V, VIII, IX, N285; CSA N286, N299).
• Skilled in preparing technical reports…