Senior Civil Engineer; Build Design

Senior Civil Engineer (New Build Design)

Location:

393 University Ave, Toronto, ON.

Department:
Design & Engineering Services (DES).

Reports to:

Section Manager, Design and Engineering Services.

Hours per week: 37.5.

Number

Required:

3.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 (exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate).

• Lead and perform engineering design and analysis for nuclear power plant systems, structures, and components across new build projects and modifications.
• Support engineering design development through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, ensuring alignment with nuclear safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide engineering and design oversight, including independent technical reviews and vendor design evaluations.
• Interface with construction, procurement partners, and utility stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and engineering documentation in accordance with applicable nuclear codes and standards.
• Support design integration across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring consistency with system design, safety case requirements, and licensing basis.
• Support assessments of potential reactor technologies, including assessing designs against applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards, and participate with design inputs in hazard assessments, safety evaluations, and licensing support activities.
• Provide field and site support, including design clarifications and constructability input during project execution.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and technical planning for new build opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement of design engineering practices.
• Stay current with developments in nuclear design standards, codes, and regulatory expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years within the nuclear industry.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design and project delivery in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of nuclear power plant systems and design principles.
• Experience with CANDU reactor technology is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of PWRs and/or advanced reactor technologies (e.g., SMRs) is considered an asset.
• Nuclear New Build or Nuclear Refurbishment experience will be considered a strong asset.
• Candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of relevant nuclear codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including CSA N287/N289, CSA N285.0, ASME Section III, Section VIII, B31.1, NBCC, S16, A23.

• Experience in system design, engineering analysis, and design documentation development.
• Ability to perform or coordinate technical evaluations, design reviews, and independent assessments.
• Familiarity with engineering change control processes and project governance.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, civil, electrical, I&C, and computer disciplines.
• Experience in SSC design including specifications and drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering tools and analysis software; experience with STAAD, Pro, ANSYS, SAP
  2000 or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Expertise in structural design of steel and concrete structures, seismic engineering analysis and design, and piping supports (nuclear and non-nuclear).
• Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance programs (CSA N286, N299).

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in Ontario.
• Proven ability to work in a project-driven environment, managing competing priorities across scope, schedule, and quality constraints.
• Robust written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, proposals, and client-facing documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience supporting licensing, safety case development, or regulatory submissions (e.g., CNSC) is an asset.
• Familiarity with…