Intermediate Human Factors Designer

AtkinsRéalis•Mississauga, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intermediate Human Factors Designer 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 preparing client-deliverable 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 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.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the use of Human Factors methods and techniques.
Experience in delivering HF work packages within high hazard industries such as Nuclear.
Experience in managing and planning HF delivery to projects (HF Integration).
Experience in working within 'Regulated' industries.
Knowledge in the application of Human Factors standards and guidelines, specifically the Human-System Interface Design Review Guidelines (NUREG-0700 by NRC).
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
This role requires security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

Nice To Haves

Human Factors work experience in the Nuclear industry.
Knowledge in the application of HF Integration in the context of Safety Case development, Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment, Training Needs Analysis.

Responsibilities

Providing engineering support from a Human Factors perspective to the design of nuclear power generation equipment, digital instrumentation and control systems.
Preparing client-deliverable 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.
Liaising with other groups and departments to provide integrated solutions to the client.
Mentoring and developing junior staff.