Technical Specialist; Civil Engineering

Job Number: J

Job Title:

(Technical) Specialist (Civil Engineering)

Division: 6510 Engineering Design Assessment Division

• Assess nuclear facilities' compliance with CSA Group standards N287, N289, and N291
• Review and assess submissions related to nuclear facilities' safety‑related civil structures, concrete containment structures, and seismic design
• Review and evaluate periodic inspection reports
• Provide civil engineering technical expertise during inspections at nuclear facilities and other compliance verification activities
• Prepare reports, guides, procedures, and other documents and contribute to the development of regulatory documents and standards
• Attend and participate in national and international technical and scientific meetings and organizations, as required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in civil engineering
• Language Requirements: English essential
• Experience: 1‑10 years in civil engineering with emphasis on analysis, design, seismic design, evaluation, construction, inspection, decommissioning, and/or aging management (experience level suitable for REG5–REG7)
• Knowledge: External hazards to civil structures (seismic, impact, blast, high wind, flood);
  Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modelling of civil structures;
  Nuclear industry including research, design, construction, operations and safety relating to CANDU reactors;
  Canadian nuclear regulatory framework including the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and related regulations
• Ability: Communicate complex ideas effectively to a variety of audiences; work effectively in both office and virtual/telework settings; develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams

• Post‑graduate degree in civil engineering
• Experience related to nuclear facilities and/or recent experience with construction of nuclear facilities
• Experience with seismic design related to nuclear facilities and application of the CSA N289 series of standards
• Experience analyzing and interpreting seismological data
• Knowledge of boiling water reactors and/or pressurized water reactors
• Knowledge of other codes and standards, and industry reports (CSA Group, NBCC, IAEA, ASTM, EPRI, COG, IEEE, ANSI, etc.)

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.