Mechanical Designer

Job Summary

Reporting to the Design Services Manager, the Mechanical Designer is responsible for supporting the technical direction for overall projects and technical interfacing with both internal and external customers. Working closely with the Mechanical Engineering department and the Design Services department, the role focuses on the design of mechanical equipment and systems for CANDU reactors, including conceptual and detailed design, development, testing, commissioning, and maintenance support.

• Participate in the development, modelling and drafting of designs for automated and semi-automated equipment (piping, machined parts, assemblies, welded fabrications) using 2D and 3D CAD software (SOLIDWORKS®, Inventor®, AutoCAD®).
• Collaborate with design personnel and teams of Professional Engineers and Technologists.
• Produce and update detail part drawings, assembly drawings, layouts, and bills of material.
• Select mechanical components.
• Apply dimensional tolerances (GD&T) and manufacturability/assembly (DFMA) techniques.
• Provide technical support to Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing personnel.
• Participate in design reviews and occasional customer review meetings, preparing and presenting technical data.
• Occasionally travel to customer site locations within Ontario.
• Accountable for cost and schedule on assigned projects.
• Lead by example, ensuring compliance with processes, industry codes, quality systems, policies and contractual requirements.
• Support process change through process enhancement and technology introduction.
• May support proposal development and review including scope review and estimating.
• Identify project risks and use problem‑solving methods to analyze solutions and communicate actions.
• Ensure health and safety associated with the execution of all projects and activities.
• Short‑term travel may be required for client meetings and stakeholder engagement.

• Mechanical Engineering Technologist (CET) or equivalent with mechanical design experience.
• Experience with 3D parametric CAD software, preferably SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk Inventor.
• Working knowledge of drafting techniques and GD&T.
• Ability to independently create drawings using various software packages.
• Knowledge of machining practices and manufacturability constraints.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and independent decision‑making ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of engineering change control concepts.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• Creative and innovative thinker.

• Experience in design of mechanical systems.
• Membership in OACETT or other certifying organization.
• Experience with PDM for CAD file management.
• Knowledge of Ontario CANDU or other industry ECC processes.
• Experience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry.
• Familiarity with CSA Nuclear Codes and Standards.
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards.
• Knowledge of machine design and DFMA.
• Ability to interface with project team members, vendors and customers to ensure scope and requirements are understood and project is executed per schedule and budget.
• Independent work on scheduled tasks and collaboration with cross‑functional team members.

This position may involve work subject to export control regulations. Candidates may need to be citizens of export control approved countries. For a full list of approved countries, please find more information here.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $68,000.00 and $ per year. Total compensation may also include an annual cash incentive and a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits. Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided upon a job offer.

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended, or any other category protected by federal law.

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.