AtkinsRéalis

Reactor Physicist

AtkinsRéalis • $100K — $120K *
Mississauga, ON L5K 1W1In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Honours degree in Physics or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree experience may be considered.
  • Familiarity with reactor physics codes like WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP, and MCNP.
  • Experience with DONJON and KENO codes is desirable.
  • Proficient in computer environments, especially Linux and Windows.
  • Strong programming skills in FORTRAN are preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and supervise reactor core calculations, including kinetics and Monte Carlo methods.
  • Prepare and run reactor physics computer codes for various analyses.
  • Develop and modify FORTRAN codes for specific reactor physics applications.
  • Conduct reactor physics analyses to support design and commercial activities.
  • Document findings in technical reports and present at meetings.
  • Manage workload and schedules to meet project deadlines and adapt to changes.
  • Propose new methodologies for reactor physics tasks.

Benefits

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

Job Description

Your role:

  • Perform and/or supervise the following calculations: Finite-reactor-core calculations, Kinetics calculations, Advanced-fuel-cycle calculations, Monte Carlo calculations. 

  • Prepare inputs, run reactor physics computer codes 

  • Develop, adapt and modify FORTRAN computer codes as required for specific applications (e.g., to implement new methods or perform new types of calculations) 

  • Develop methodologies and perform reactor physics analyses to support design and commercial activities 

  • Document analyses in technical notes and reports, and present results at meetings 

  • Estimate, monitor schedules and assign work to meet completion date, perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs 

  • Propose/develop approaches to be used on reactor physics tasks 

  • Develop analysis basis plans

About you:

  • A Relevant honours degree from a university of recognized standing in Physics or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent;

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (experience obtained in advanced degree programs will be considered for applicability against this requirement) Experience with reactor physics codes such as WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP and/or MCNP

  • Experience with DONJON and KENO codes is very desirable

  • Must be conversant with computer environments; proficiency in both Linux and WINDOWS environments is a strong asset

  • Proficiency in computer programming, especially FORTRAN, is very desirable Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

  • Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible, i.e., must be able to perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs

  • Strong problem solving skills are essential

  • Ability to show initiative while working in a team environment

  • Ability to work to budget and schedule

  • Full commitment to working in a formal QA environment.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. 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 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.

Additional information

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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