Engineering Manager - Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls

AtkinsRéalis•Mississauga, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Engineering Manager for Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls to lead engineering services for domestic and international operating CANDU reactors. This role reports to the Director of Engineering Services and involves managing a team of approximately 25 people. The manager will be responsible for the technical execution, quality, and coordination of engineering services, ensuring deliverables meet contract requirements, client expectations, and applicable nuclear codes and standards. Key aspects include providing technical direction, managing risks, reviewing engineering documents, assigning work, fostering a culture of safety and innovation, and supporting business development through client relationship management and proposal input. The role also involves identifying technical demands and capability gaps, and developing tools and processes to improve engineering efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
10+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Design.
At least 3-5 years of experience leading engineering scopes and technical teams on complex projects.
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments with significant interfaces across licensing, safety analysis, mechanical, and process control disciplines.
Proficiency in control system platforms (e.g. DCS, PLC, SCADA) and associated configuration/validation activities.
Knowledge of instrumentation for safety systems and control/process system.
Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers and designers.
Ability to work effectively and balance conflicting priorities.
Willingness to travel to project or client sites as required.

Nice To Haves

5+ years nuclear and/or CANDU technology experience is an asset.
Strong knowledge of CANDU reactor design, including Nuclear Steam Plant (NSP) and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems; experience with safety systems, heat transport, containment, moderator, and plant control systems is an asset.
Working knowledge of CSA, IEC, IEEE, and suites of standards pertaining to Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of approximately 25 people.
Be accountable for the technical delivery and overall quality of assigned engineering scopes in the electrical, instrumentation and controls discipline.
Provide technical direction and oversight to ensure deliverables meet contract requirements, client expectations, applicable nuclear codes and standards, and the company quality assurance program.
Ensure engineering activities are planned and executed in accordance with approved QA programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate the design interface between the NSP and BOP portions of the NPP.
Identify, assess, and manage technical issues and risks within assigned scope, escalating as appropriate.
Review and approve engineering documents and drawings in accordance with delegated authority.
Assign and prioritize work based on individual qualifications, experience, and competency to support safe and efficient execution.
Set and manage team priorities to align engineering objectives with overall project goals.
Establish and promote a working culture that enables Engineering Services to achieve its vision by reinforcing nuclear safety, quality, knowledge sharing, innovation, and respect across multidisciplinary teams.
Provide performance feedback, observations, and coaching to support a continuous learning culture.
Support the Director of Engineering Services in defining engineering scope, deliverables, future resource needs, and technical inputs for proposals and anticipated work.
Support effective technical integration across disciplines and interfaces by working collaboratively with Engineering Services, Engineering Excellence, and other project mandates.
Identify emerging technical demands and capability gaps based on project execution, client direction, and industry trends, and raise these to Engineering Services leadership.
Develop and maintain strong technical relationships with client side counterparts to support current delivery and informed discussion of future needs.
Develop, implement, and maintain tools, processes, and standard practices to improve engineering efficiency, effectiveness, consistency, and quality.
Identify opportunities for innovation in engineering analysis methods, design approaches, workflows, and digital tools.
Escalate significant technical, regulatory, or delivery risks to the Director of Engineering Services and the Project Manager/Project Director, as required.