Engineer Scientist Civil Structural

Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That's why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,300 in only the last few years - and we aren't looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

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The Opportunity

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Intermediate / Senior

Location: 393 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Department: Design and Engineering Services

Reports to: Section Manager of Facilities and Construction

Hours per week: 37.5

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver's seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada's expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

As part of our expanding Facilities and Construction Engineering team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design and assessment of civil and structural systems and components supporting both traditional nuclear facilities and emerging nuclear technology initiatives, including modular construction and advanced reactor programs.

This role combines design engineering and construction engineering expertise, focusing on facility design, constructability, temporary works, modularization, and field engineering support. The successful candidate will collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver safe, practical, and constructible solutions that meet regulatory, operational, and project-specific requirements.

• Lead and support Nuclear Facilities Design activities, including preparation of building layouts, architectural interfaces, and facility upgrade designs aligned with operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Provide Construction System Design services, offering engineering support for construction means and methods, including temporary works, scaffolding, shoring, rigging, and lifting systems to ensure safe and efficient field execution.
• Support and develop modular construction strategies, including module interface definition, transport and lifting design, sequencing, and onsite assembly planning to optimize constructability and minimize schedule risks.
• Conduct Constructability Reviews during early design stages to assess feasibility, evaluate modularization opportunities, and optimize construction sequencing and access.
• Provide Engineering Request (ER) Support, delivering timely and practical field engineering solutions to emergent site issues, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform civil/structural analysis and design for new and existing nuclear facilities, including foundations, framing systems, and reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Conduct condition and performance assessments of existing civil structures and develop recommendations for repair, reinforcement, or upgrade.
• Interface with construction, procurement, and utility partners throughout the project lifecycle—from conceptual design through detailed engineering, construction, modular assembly, and project closeout.
• Apply knowledge of construction methods, modular fabrication, and digital construction technologies to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency in project delivery.
• Provide field engineering support, including on-site verification, design clarifications, and review of contractor submittals and change requests.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical design within modular or conventional construction frameworks.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior engineers and designers.
• Stay current with advancements in construction engineering, modular design methodologies, digital twin applications, and advanced construction technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree considered an asset).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario or New Brunswick.
• 5 years of relevant experience in civil/structural design and construction engineering support for industrial, utility, or nuclear projects.
• Expertise in one or more areas such as facility design, structural analysis of steel and concrete systems, temporary works, lifting/rigging design, seismic design, or modular construction engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with modular construction and prefabrication methods, including interface management and module installation planning.
• Strong understanding of constructability principles and construction engineering practices, with experience conducting field reviews and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and modeling software (STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, MathCAD) and CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Navisworks, SmartPlant). Experience with 3D modeling and digital field coordination tools is an asset.
• Knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards such as CSA N287, N289, N291, NBCC, OBC, A23.3, and S16, and understanding of nuclear QA standards (CSA N286).
• Experience with Engineering Change Control (ECC) and documentation processes within nuclear or regulated environments.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project coordination skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients and field teams.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities with a focus on safety, constructability, and quality.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across design, construction, and field teams.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation abilities.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making in fast-paced project environments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deliver high-quality engineering outputs under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in design and construction practices.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.