AtkinsRéalis

Senior Reactor Physicist

AtkinsRéalis • $90K — $120K *
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Physics or Nuclear Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, including advanced degree program applicability
  • Experience with CANDU reactor physics
  • Familiarity with reactor physics codes like WIMS, DRAGON, and MCNP
  • Proficient in Linux and Windows environments; programming in FORTRAN or C++ is highly desirable
  • Experience with nuclear data library creation and uncertainty assessment
  • Strong problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Perform and supervise various reactor calculations including kinetics and Monte Carlo calculations
  • Prepare inputs and execute reactor physics computer codes
  • Modify FORTRAN codes for specific applications or calculations
  • Conduct reactor physics analyses supporting design and document findings
  • Estimate and manage work schedules effectively
  • Develop methodologies for reactor physics tasks with analysis plans

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on major projects for diverse clients
  • Emphasis on work-life balance
  • Access to extensive learning and development programs
  • Competitive pay and flexible benefits
  • Health and safety-focused work environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You've come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Our Reactor Core Physics Department at AtkinsRéalis/ Candu Energy is engaged in design and analysis work to support the design of new CANDU Nuclear Power Plants as well as supporting the operation and safety of the existing domestic and international CANDU plants. The Senior Reactor Physicist will work under specialist staff to assist in the development of advanced codes and methods and to perform technical analysis using up-to-date reactor physics codes, such as WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP and MCNP.

Location - Mississauga, ON

Your role within the team:
  • 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 and document analyses in technical notes and reports, present results at meetings
  • Estimate, monitor schedules and assign work to meet completion dates Perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs
  • Propose/develop approaches to be used on reactor physics tasks as well as develop analysis basis plans

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:
  • The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
  • An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
  • A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:
  • Masters degree or higher from a university of recognized standing in Physics or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent;
  • Experience with CANDU reactor physics
  • 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 , DONJON and/or MCNP
  • Experience with nuclear data library creation
  • Experience with few energy group constants and uncertainty assessment
  • Proficiency in both Linux and WINDOWS environments is a strong asset as well as computer programming, especially FORTRAN, C++ are 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 work to budget and schedule and a full commitment to working in a formal QA environment.


Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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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Choosing to work at AtkinsRéalis means more than just employment; it's choosing to be part of a culture that values each individual's contribution. The company offers competitive benefits to support the health, well-being, and financial security of its team members and their families. AtkinsRéalis is committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone can thrive.

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