BWX Technologies

Electrical Designer

BWX Technologies$68K — $108K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology diploma
  • AutoCAD experience required, with AutoCAD Electrical and Inventor as assets
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Working knowledge of fundamental drafting techniques
  • Multitasking ability with minimal supervision
  • Competence in control system design and processes
  • Creative problem-solving skills and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed designs and bills of materials using CAD tools
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers
  • Produce and update various technical drawings and diagrams
  • Select instrumentation and power components according to engineering needs
  • Participate in design and customer review meetings for feedback and input
  • Collect site-specific design information from customer personnel
  • Support team members on project-specific tasks

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth in the nuclear industry
  • Involvement in innovative engineering projects
  • Access to a vibrant and welcoming community in Peterborough that offers cultural and recreational activities
  • Work in a supportive team-oriented environment
  • Potential for involvement in groundbreaking technology related to nuclear energy and medical isotopes
Full Job Description
Electrical Designer

We are looking for an Electrical Designer for our Peterborough, Ontario site.

BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry's most challenging problems. Today, BWXT's equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to YouTube and search for video: "Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool". There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fuelled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country. The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County. We offer the best of all worlds here and we'd like you to get to know us a bit better. http://peterboroughed.ca/why-peterborough/live/

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Design Services Manager, responsibilities of the designer performing this role include supporting the technical direction for the overall project, interfacing with both external and internal customers including the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering department. Electrical designers participate in the development and drafting of designs for automated and semi-automated equipment.

The Design Services department uses such tools as AutoCAD®, AutoCAD Electrical®, IntEC® and Inventor® to create concept drawings, detailed designs, elementary drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams and can also provide design replacement solutions for obsolete components such as relays, motors and circuit cards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop concept designs into detail drawings & bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies or product using CAD packages including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Autodesk Inventor.
  • Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment with teams of Professional Engineers and Technologists.
  • Produce and update general assembly drawings, interconnection block diagrams, functional block diagrams, cable assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring lists, and bills of material.
  • Selection of instrumentation, control, and power components based on Engineering requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews and occasional customer review meetings, providing resource information and design input.
  • Liaise with customer design and operations personnel to gather site-specific design information.
  • Assist others on specific projects.
  • Accountable for cost and schedule on assigned projects.


REQUIRED:
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology diploma.
  • AutoCAD experience required, AutoCAD Electrical and Inventor experience an asset.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills understandable by a diverse audience
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Possess working knowledge of fundamental drafting technique.
  • Must be able to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
  • Competence in control system design and design processes.
  • Creative problem-solving skills, outstanding analytical abilities, demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work in a project team.
  • Intec or Online wiring experience is an asset
  • 3D parametric modeling experience is an asset.
  • Understanding of a broad range of interdisciplinary departments: mechanical, software design, systems engineering and manufacturing.
  • Creative problem-solving skills, outstanding analytical abilities, developing leadership skills and the ability to work in a team.
  • Most importantly.... creative and innovative thinkers!


Desired:
  • Minimum of 5 years related experience in design of electrical systems with previous electrical and controls design drafting experience.
  • Experience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry.
  • Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or greater qualification.
  • Membership in OACETT or other certifying organization.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
  • General understanding of Engineering Change Control (ECC) concepts for the nuclear industry or other industries.

This position may involve work subject to export control regulations. Eligible candidates may need to be citizens of export control approved countries. For a full list of approved countries. Please find more information here.

We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $68,000.00 and $108,551.30 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

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About BWX Technologies

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical, management and site services to support governments in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. BWXT has more than 6,600 employees and significant operations in Lynchburg, Va.; Erwin, Tenn.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Euclid, Ohio; Barberton, Ohio; and Cambridge, Ontario, as well as more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy sites around the country.
Learn more about BWX Technologies
Size
6,600 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$278.6 million
Founded
1867
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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