AtkinsRéalis

Senior Project Engineer- Mechanical Engineering (BOP)

AtkinsRéalis$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; P.Eng. designation required (PMP considered an asset).
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in nuclear, power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and working with utilities and EPC contractors.
  • Expertise in Balance of Plant (BOP) mechanical systems and integration of mechanical engineering disciplines.
  • Proven ability to manage complex mechanical interfaces and deliver engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical BOP design strategy and technical requirements.
  • Oversee delivery of various mechanical systems including cooling, HVAC, and auxiliary systems.
  • Coordinate interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines and construction teams.
  • Facilitate technical workshops and support interactions with utilities like OPG and Bruce Power.
  • Manage procurement activities including technical specifications and supplier assessments.
  • Monitor engineering progress against schedules and project milestones.
  • Support construction, commissioning, startup, and resolution of technical issues.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and employee recognition.
  • Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, and lifestyle needs.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview

Lead and coordinate all Balance of Plant (BOP) mechanical engineering activities for the Monark-D Program. Serve as the primary technical lead for mechanical systems, ensuring integration across engineering disciplines, suppliers, utilities, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams from project development through operational readiness.

Your Role
  • Lead mechanical BOP design strategy, technical requirements, engineering priorities, and key design decisions.
  • Oversee engineering integration and delivery of:
    • Cooling, service, fire, raw, demineralized, and potable water systems
    • HVAC, ventilation, chilled water, and heating systems
    • Auxiliary systems such as compressed air, nitrogen, fuel oil, lubrication, chemical feed, and waste processing
    • Mechanical equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, pressure vessels, and packaged equipment
    • Process, cooling water, underground, and utility piping systems
  • Coordinate interfaces with Civil & Structural, Electrical, I&C, Nuclear Island, Conventional Island, Construction, Procurement, and Vendors.
  • Support utility and customer interactions, including technical workshops with OPG and Bruce Power.
  • Lead procurement support activities, including technical specifications, bid evaluations, supplier assessments, and vendor management.
  • Monitor engineering progress, schedules, cost estimates, risks, and project milestones.
  • Support construction, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and resolution of field technical issues.


About You

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; P.Eng. designation required (PMP considered an asset).
  • 10+ years of engineering experience, including previous experience in nuclear, power generation, oil & gas, heavy industrial, or infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, and major equipment suppliers.
  • Strong expertise in Balance of Plant (BOP) mechanical systems, including:
    • Cooling water systems (circulating, once-through, service, fire, raw, demineralized, and potable water)
    • Pumps, hydraulic systems, heat exchangers, tanks, pressure vessels, and packaged mechanical equipment
    • HVAC, ventilation, chilled water, and heating systems
    • Plant utilities, auxiliary systems, and underground water/piping networks
    • Mechanical equipment procurement, vendor management, and technical bid evaluations
    • Nuclear auxiliary systems and multidisciplinary design integration
    • Construction support, commissioning, startup, and performance testing
  • Proven ability to manage complex mechanical interfaces, support project execution, and deliver engineering solutions that meet technical, schedule, cost, and operational requirements.

Rewards & 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 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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Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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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