AtkinsRéalis

Assistant Engineer II Human Factors Designer

AtkinsRéalis$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Engineering, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Applied Psychology or related field
  • Membership/Fellowship in a recognized professional society (e.g., PEO, CCPE)
  • 5+ years of experience in Human Factors within high hazard industries, especially Nuclear
  • Proven experience with nuclear industry Human Factors Guidelines (e.g., NUREG-0711, NUREG-0700)
  • Strong writing and presentation skills
  • Experience in managing and planning Human Factors delivery for projects
  • Knowledge of CANDU utility procedures and guidelines is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop Human Factors Engineering Program Plans (HFEPPs) as per CNSC guidelines
  • Create Verification and Validation plans for Human Factors
  • Conduct function and task analysis related to Human Factors
  • Design human-system interfaces for nuclear projects
  • Perform usability testing and validation exercises
  • Analyze workload and apply other Human Factors Engineering techniques
  • Lead and contribute to Human Factors work packages for clients

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and employee recognition
  • Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Generous time-off policies to support work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview

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.

Your role

  • Development of Human Factors Engineering Program Plans (HFEPPs) per CNSC REGDOC 2.5.1. REGDOC 2.5.2 and CSA N290.12-23).
  • Development of HF Verification and Validation plans per CNSC REGDOC 2.5.
  • Conducting HF Function and Task analysis.
  • Human-System interface design.
  • Usability testing and validation exercises.
  • Workload analysis and other HFE analysis techniques as required.


About you

  • 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)).
  • Experience in delivering HF work packages within high hazard industries such as Nuclear.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in the use of Human Factors methods and techniques.
  • Experience in the application of nuclear industry Human Factors Guidelines (e.g. NUREG-0711, NUREG-0700, MIL-STD-1472).
  • 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).
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills.
  • Experience in managing and planning HF delivery to projects (HF Integration).
  • Experience in working within other 'Regulated' industries.
  • Knowledge in the application of HF Integration in the context of Safety Case development, Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment, Training Needs Analysis will be an added asset.
  • Knowledge in the application of CANDU utility procedures and guidelines is desired.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

Rewards & benefits

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Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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