Junior Human Factor Engineer - Remote

Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Junior Human Factors Engineer/Designer – Remote.  This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN Office.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

• Duties will be carried out under general supervision of a Senior Human Factors Engineer or HFE Technical Lead, and may include the following:

• Perform engineering work following SNC-Lavalin/Candu Energy procedures and QA

• programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements

• Provide support to plant facility system design engineers to integrate human factors into design modifications or new projects.

• Identify the need for and assist in the preparation of human factors engineering program plans, summary report, V&V plan, and design guides and procedures.

• Perform and document human factors analyses e.g., function and task analyses.

• Assist in the development of computerized displays and conventional panel human system interfaces e.g., meters and control devices.

• Participate in human factors verification and validation activities.

• Participate in discussions with facility design engineers, CANDU utility staff.

• Perform control centre design activities such as prepare Design Guides, prepare specifications for Human System Interface (HSI), prepare detailed drawings (e.g.,

• nameplate details) for control panels, work with vendors to ensure compliance with

• procedures and standard design, etc.

• Perform reviews of documentation to ensure Human factors scope is adequately addressed and provide comments as required.

• Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget, and reporting, to meet project goals.

• Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other areas of the company.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor’s degree from a university of recognized standing in engineering, psychology, or computer science, or related degree, specializing in human factors (e.g., course work in human factors methods, perception/cognition, statistical analysis of behavioral data, workspace/equipment layout, human-computer interaction) or equivalent.

• Minimum two (2) years' experience.

• Must have some familiarity in the application of human factors to engineering design and development processes in process control or related industries.

• Master’s degree in human Factors would be desirable.

• Must demonstrate good technical skills and problem-solving capabilities and be able to seek practical solutions to human factors problems in design and operation (e.g., procedures).

• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be a U.S. citizen to be considered.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people, c