Electrical Designer

BWXT•Peterborough, ON

4d•CA$68,000 - CA$108,551•Onsite

About The Position

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence. BWXT NEC has an international reputation for supplying nuclear fuel and fuel handling systems and services for CANDU reactors. Our success is driven by our commitment to our employees, customers, and quality & EHS initiatives. The 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. We are the original designer of automated systems for 24/7 on-power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve challenging problems in the Nuclear Industry. BWXT's equipment is critical to carbon-free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes. The Peterborough community offers abundant recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment, fueled by culture, nature, and culinary experiences. The region is home to approximately 140,000 people in the City of Peterborough and surrounding County.

Requirements

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology diploma.
AutoCAD and Solidworks experience required.
Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills understandable by a diverse audience.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Possess working knowledge of fundamental drafting technique.
Must be able to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
Competence in control system design and design processes.
Creative problem-solving skills, outstanding analytical abilities, demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work in a project team.
Understanding of a broad range of interdisciplinary departments: mechanical, software design, systems engineering and manufacturing.
Creative problem-solving skills, outstanding analytical abilities, developing leadership skills and the ability to work in a team.
Most importantly…. creative and innovative thinkers!

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD Electrical and Inventor experience an asset.
Intec or Online wiring experience is an asset.
3D parametric modeling experience is an asset.
Minimum of 5 years related experience in design of electrical systems with previous electrical and controls design drafting experience.
Experience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry.
Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or greater qualification.
Membership in OACETT or other certifying organization.
Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
General understanding of Engineering Change Control (ECC) concepts for the nuclear industry or other industries.

Responsibilities

Develop concept designs into detail drawings & bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies or product using CAD packages including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Autodesk Inventor.
Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment with teams of Professional Engineers and Technologists.
Produce and update general assembly drawings, interconnection block diagrams, functional block diagrams, cable assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring lists, and bills of material.
Selection of instrumentation, control, and power components based on Engineering requirements.
Participate in design reviews and occasional customer review meetings, providing resource information and design input.
Liaise with customer design and operations personnel to gather site-specific design information.
Assist others on specific projects.
Accountable for cost and schedule on assigned projects.