Senior Electrical Engineer

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

This role provides engineering support and technical accountability for nuclear electrical power systems, including distribution, protection, grounding, cables, motors, batteries, emergency power, separation, qualification and modifications. The incumbent works within a licensed Canadian nuclear environment were nuclear safety, quality, configuration management, human performance and conservative engineering decision‑making are fundamental.

Your role

• Independently prepare and review analyses, calculations, specifications, design changes, technical assessments and field dispositions.
• Apply the station design basis, applicable codes and standards, quality requirements and configuration‑management processes.
• Support construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance through field walkdowns, technical queries, non‑conformance disposition and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical mentoring and checking/verification within demonstrated competence and delegated authority.
• Identify uncertainty and risk early, document engineering judgment, and escalate safety‑significant issues appropriately.
• Demonstrated working knowledge appropriate to level in nuclear electrical power systems, including distribution, protection, grounding, cables, motors, batteries, emergency power, separation, qualification and modifications.
• Understand the station design and licensing basis and apply the governing code edition/addenda, station procedures and approved engineering processes rather than assuming the newest published standard automatically governs.
• Working knowledge, as applicable, of CNSC expectations; CSA nuclear standards such as N285, N286, N287, N289, N290 and N299; and ASME BPVC requirements.
• Apply nuclear quality assurance, design verification, configuration management, operating experience, ageing management, equipment qualification, human factors and commissioning principles as applicable.
• Work effectively with operations, maintenance, construction, commissioning, suppliers, quality and authorized‑inspection interfaces in a high‑reliability environment

About you

• Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent degree as recognized by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Minimum 8 – 12 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, with Canadian nuclear/CANDU experience strongly preferred and depth appropriate to the scope
• Demonstrated ability to exercise engineering judgment, communicate technical risk, resolve cross‑functional issues and uphold nuclear safety under schedule and cost pressure.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there’s no limit to how brilliant you can be. It’s time to join a like‑minded team where you’ll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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