Human Factors Designer/Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Mississauga, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Factors Engineering department is responsible for providing engineering support from a Human Factors perspective to the design of nuclear power generation equipment, digital instrumentation and control systems for projects involving control, monitoring, and operator displays in the nuclear island for existing customers and new builds. Typical assignments will include leading client Human Factors and Ergonomics work packages, managing technical delivery to project programs as well as leading and contributing to AtkinsRéalis bids and initiatives. As a member of a client focused team, the position may entail opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects across a range of sectors of industry including Nuclear and Energy Transition, Defence, and other Transportation and Infrastructure areas. The job position expects the candidate to make a positive contribution to the development plans of the Human Factors team, using entrepreneurial thinking and excellent communication skills to liaise with other groups and departments to provide integrated solutions to the client. With the anticipated career growth, the candidate will also enjoy mentoring and developing junior staff, be reliable and consistent, and have an acceptance of responsibility for work carried out.

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering, Human Factors (HF) & Ergonomics or Applied Psychology or related field
• Membership/Fellowship of a recognized professional society (e.g., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE) designation, awarded by the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (CCCPE)) or eligibility to obtain such certifications
• Experience in delivering HF work packages within high hazard industries such as Nuclear
• Experience in the use of Human Factors methods and techniques
• Experience in the application of Human Factors analyses as described in the Human Factors Engineering Program Review Model (NUREG-0711 by US NRC) and General Design Considerations: Human Factors (REGDOC-2.5.1 by CNSC)
• Knowledge in the application of Human Factors standards and guidelines, specifically the Human-System Interface Design Review Guidelines (NUREG-0700 by US NRC) and/or Department of Defense; Design Criteria Standard: Human Engineering (MIL-STD-1472)
• Experience in managing and planning HF delivery to projects (HF Integration)
• Experience in working within other 'Regulated' industries
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in the application of CANDU utility procedures and guidelines is desired.

Responsibilities

• Leading client Human Factors and Ergonomics work packages
• Managing technical delivery to project programs
• Leading and contributing to AtkinsRéalis bids and initiatives
• Making a positive contribution to the development plans of the Human Factors team
• Using entrepreneurial thinking and excellent communication skills to liaise with other groups and departments to provide integrated solutions to the client
• Mentoring and developing junior staff
• Being reliable and consistent
• Accepting responsibility for work carried out

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee recognition
• A brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
• Diverse opportunities for training and professional development
• Hybrid working culture
• Generous time-off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior