Engineering Manager, Reactor Engineering

AtkinsRéalis•Mississauga, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Engineering Manager, Reactor Engineering to provide technical leadership and execution of engineering services for domestic and international operating CANDU reactors. This role involves managing a team of approximately 25 people and ensuring the safe, high-quality, and well-coordinated delivery of engineering services. The manager will be accountable for the technical delivery and overall quality of assigned engineering scopes, particularly in the electrical, instrumentation, and controls discipline. They will ensure engineering activities comply with QA programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements, coordinate design interfaces, and manage technical issues and risks. The role also includes reviewing and approving engineering documents, assigning and prioritizing work, fostering a positive working culture, and supporting leadership in defining scope, resources, and proposals. Collaboration with other engineering teams and clients is crucial, as is identifying emerging technical demands and developing tools and processes to improve efficiency and quality. The manager will also identify opportunities for innovation and escalate significant risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
10+ years of experience in Reactor Engineering.
At least 3-5 years of experience leading engineering scopes and technical teams on complex projects.
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.

Responsibilities

Execution and technical leadership of engineering services in support of domestic and international operating CANDU reactors.
Manage a team of approximately 25 people.
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.
Coordinating 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.