Electrical Designer

4 months ago

Peterborough, Canada BWX Technologies, Inc. Full time
Job Description/Duties: Job Summary: Responsabilities Summary Description of Job:

Electrical Designer (1-Year Contract)

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Location: Peterborough, ON, CA

Company: BWX Technologies

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada (BWXT NEC) has achieved an enviable international reputation for excellence in the supply of nuclear fuel and fuel handling systems and service for CANDU reactors in both domestic and international markets. Our success is the result of our commitment to our employees, customers, quality & EHS initiatives.

Mechanical Designer (1-Year Contract)

We are looking for an Mechanical Designer (1-Year Contract) for our Peterborough, Ontario site.

BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to YouTube and search for video: “Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool”. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fuelled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country. The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County. We offer the best of all worlds here and we’d like you to get to know us a bit better. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Design Services Manager, responsibilities of the Mechanical Designer performing this role include supporting the technical direction for the overall project and technical interfacing to both internal and external customers. Working closely with the Mechanical Engineering department, the Design Services department largely focuses on the design of mechanical equipment and systems for CANDU reactors. This includes conceptual and detailed design and development of mechanical equipment for automated and semi-automated fuelling machines, medical isotope systems, robotic systems, and maintenance tooling for nuclear reactors and related systems. This supports the overall project lifecycle of concept design, detailed design, design calculations, assessments, studies, technical document preparation and manufacturing, testing, commissioning, maintenance and operational support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in the development, modelling and drafting of designs for automated and semi-automated equipment (i.e. piping, machined parts, assemblies, welded fabrications) using various 2D and 3D CAD software packages (i.e. SOLIDWORKS®, Inventor®, AutoCAD®) Work in an Engineering environment with other design personnel and in collaboration with teams of Professional Engineers and Technologists. Produce and update detail part drawings, assembly drawings, layouts, and bills of material. Selection of mechanical components. Application of dimensional tolerances (GD&T) and manufacturability/assembly (DFMA) techniques. Provide technical support to Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing personnel. Participate in design reviews and occasional customer review meetings, preparing and presenting technical data, providing resource information and design inputs. Occasional travel to customer site locations within Ontario. Accountable for cost & schedule on assigned projects. Leading by example, assure compliance and adherence to processes (including internal Business Management System and customer change control processes), industry codes and standards, quality systems, policies, and contractual requirements. Support process change through process enhancement, and technology introduction to achieve world-class product development and product deployment. May support proposal development and review including scope review and estimating. Identify project risks and use problem solving methods to analyze solutions and take decisive action to resolve issues and communicate these to the leadership team. Provide assurance of health and safety associated with the execution of all projects and activities. Short term travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients and stakeholders.

REQUIRED:

Mechanical Engineering Technologist (CET) or equivalent with related mechanical design experience. Experience with 3D parametric CAD software, preferably with SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk Inventor. Possess working knowledge of fundamental drafting techniques and practices including GD&T. Ability to independently create drawings using various software packages. Knowledge of machining practices and manufacturability constraints. Must communicate and work effectively with others. Demonstrated problem solving skills and independent decision-making ability. Possess strong attention to detail. Knowledge of engineering change control concepts. Must be able to multitask and work with minimal supervision. Most importantly…. creative and innovative thinkers

Desired:

Experience in design of mechanical systems Membership in OACETT or other certifying organization Experience with PDM (Product Data Management) for CAD file management Knowledgeable with Ontario CANDU or other industry ECC (Engineering Change Control) processes Experience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry Familiarity with CSA Nuclear Codes and Standards Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards Knowledge of machine design and DFMA Ability to interface with project team members, vendors and customers to ensure scope and requirements of the project are understood, and to ensure the project is executed per the project schedule and budget Ability to work on scheduled tasks independently and interface with other team members with varying functions (project managers, mechanical designers, software designers, etc.)

We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $68,000.00 and $102,570.26 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law.

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.

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