Mechanical Design; Structural Design & Analysis) Engineer

Mechanical Design (Structural Design & Analysis) Engineer We are looking for a Structural Design & Analysis Engineer to join our Newmarket, Canada team! Structural Design & Analysis Engineers at the Curtiss‑Wright Nuclear Division Newmarket location are responsible for designing, analyzing, and verifying the structural integrity of pressure‑boundary and non‑pressure‑boundary components used in nuclear applications. This role encompasses structural evaluation under mechanical, thermal, environmental, and operational loads, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, human‑factors considerations, and safety‑class requirements.

As a Structural Design & Analysis Engineer, you will play a vital role within the assigned business segment supporting customer deliverables. This position requires interaction with customers, suppliers, quality assurance, and sales to support both domestic and international products and services.

Location:

Newmarket, Ontario Canada
Salary Information: $83,400 - $95,000 per year, plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Benefits   Paid Time Off
RRSP
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge   Perform structural analysis—including stress, deflection, fatigue, fracture, and stability evaluations—on both pressure‑boundary and non‑pressure‑boundary components (supports, frames, hatches, equipment interfaces, mechanical assemblies, brackets, etc.).
Apply relevant structural and mechanical codes such as CSA N285 and ASME Section III for pressure‑boundary items, supplemented by general structural requirements for non‑pressure components to relevant codes such as CSA N291 and AISC N690.
Assess loading conditions including static, dynamic, thermal, seismic, environmental, operational, and abnormal/faulted scenarios.
Generate verified structural analysis reports, design documentation, calculation packages, and interface definitions.
Support FEA modeling (linear and non‑linear), including material behavior, contact modeling, bolted connections, and load‑step simulations.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with project managers, designers, engineers, fabricators, and suppliers to ensure design feasibility and compliance.
Participate in design reviews, audits, and configuration‑control processes.
What You Bring   Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
Registered Professional Engineer 3–7+ years of applied structural engineering experience.
Familiarization with ASME and CSA calculations that are required to obtain a Canadian Registration Number (CRN0 and the required processes.
Familiarization with codes and standards such as: CSA B51, CSA N285, ASME Section III. Appendix XXIII engineer certification would be an asset.

Demonstrated proficiency in structural analysis tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent).
Understanding of ASME, AISC, or similar structural/industrial design codes.
Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, interface definitions, and structural criteria.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Who We Are  Curtiss‑Wright Nuclear | Canada (CWNC) Curtiss‑Wright Nuclear Canada (CWNC) provides a variety of testing, qualification, managed task services and products to the Canadian and international Commercial Nuclear market. Our testing, qualification and dedication services as well…