Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - Remote

Job Description

Why join us?  

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - Remote!

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?  

• We are actively seeking qualified professionals to support Candu Energy Nuclear Inc. engineering roles for nuclear projects in major areas, such as, new build including SMR in the province of Ontario, International new build, Refurbishment and Continuous Plant operation support modifications for nuclear generating Power Plants.

• Performs conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of Civil/Structural systems including definition of functional and performance requirements, environmental and seismic qualification.

• Performs assessments for various types of Civil structures and produce related documentation including assessment documents, calculations, technical specifications, etc.

• Prepares, reviews and /or updates Civil engineering design documents including, Design Description, Civil/Structural and Architectural Drawings, BOMs together with the supporting analysis / assessment documents (e.g., Seismic Margin Assessment, Dynamic Analysis etc.).

• Conducts Civil/Structural Design Assessments for adequacy to applicable design basis documentation (Safety Assessment Report, Margin Assessment etc.) and US / Canadian Nuclear Regulatory Codes and Standards.

• Interfaces with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other functional divisions of the company.

• Provides responses to technical enquiries from design review teams and regulatory agencies.

• Provides technical support to engineering stakeholders at site.

• Applies sound engineering principles to resolve technical issues and provide technical guidance to junior staff.

• Complies with applicable QA procedures and ensure the quality, consistency, accuracy, and completeness of engineering deliverables/task within specified timelines and budgets.

• Ensures the adequacy of design for permits and compliance with approved plans.

• Attends site meetings and perform walk-downs for data collection, inspections, condition assessment and configuration management as required.

• Prepares/reviews analysis and design of steel/concrete/masonry structures for new build and refurbishment of nuclear power plant.

• Prepares and reviews plant configuration packages in accordance with plant procedures.

• Supports plant emergent issues, equivalency evaluations and Commercial Grade Dedication plans.

• Travels to client site is required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?  

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University with eight (8) to twelve (12) years of structural analysis and design experience (8 years for intermediate and 12 years for senior positions) in steel, concrete and masonry structures in the Nuclear Industry.

• Requires Registered Professional Engineer License with good standing.

• Proven experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, write-ups and engineering estimates.

• Thorough understanding of structural engineering gained through a combination of design-office and site experience.

• Experience in developing seismic spectra and seismic margin assessment is an asset.

• Experience in ASME Section III NF pipe support analysis and design are an asset.

• Thorough knowledge of American Codes and standards used in Civil/Structural engineering such as CSA Nuclear standards, A23, S16, NBCC, IBC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes.

• Good understanding of CNSC and NRC requirements and interface is an asset.

• In depth knowledge of civil/structural Analysis software commonly used in Civil/Structural engineering such as ANSYS, StaadPro, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, MathCAD etc.

• Solid experience with dynamic and seismic analysis of structures and foundations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Results driven individual with strong interpersonal skills.

• Eligible for Security Clearance through Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).