AtkinsRéalis

Senior Specialist Civil Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • $100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Civil Engineering degree with 15+ years of experience in structural analysis and design for nuclear power plants or industrial facilities.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with knowledge of Canadian and international codes and standards.
  • Recognized structural engineering specialist, preferably in the nuclear industry, with experience as a technical authority.
  • Proven expertise in static, dynamic, and seismic analysis using industry-standard software.
  • Strong project and field experience, including site work and multidisciplinary teamwork.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver civil/structural engineering projects across all design phases while meeting scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
  • Develop and review engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, and specifications in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring knowledge transfer and quality assurance.
  • Coordinate structural work with multidisciplinary teams and plant operations for smooth design and construction modifications.
  • Perform design reviews and structural analysis using industry-standard software tools like SAP2000 and STAAD Pro.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering outputs while contributing to proposals and formal engineering reviews.

Benefits

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

Overview

The Civil Engineering Departments within the Candu Energy is engaged in nuclear civil engineering work involving structural analysis, civil design, ageing management to support the life extension, plant modification and service work of existing Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) and New Builds. Civil/Structural engineers are required to perform structural and seismic analysis, seismic margin assessment, and structural design as well as prepare and issue analysis, design, and assessment documents.

Candu Energy Inc.is looking to hire multiple Senior Specialist Civil Engineer for full time term/permanent positions. The types of engineering work include structural and seismic analysis, structural design check and assessment of structures, systems, and components. Documentation to be produced include analysis reports, design calculations, design Reports, technical specifications, and design requirements. The candidate should be familiar with the use of one analysis program such as ANSYS, SAP2000, STAAD Pro, SSASI, ETABS, SAFE etc.

This is an opportunity for those wishing to participate in the Candu Energy nuclear services business and will provide valuable career development opportunities in support of operating NPPs and New Build Civil/Structural analysis and design.

Your role

Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Lead and deliver civil/structural engineering projects across all design phases, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
  • Develop and review engineering deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications, layouts, and technical documents in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and QA programs.
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and designers, including review, verification, and knowledge transfer.
  • Coordinate structural work with multidisciplinary teams, field engineering groups, and plant operations to support design, construction, and modifications.
  • Perform design reviews, field investigations, walk-downs, inspections, and structural analysis using industry-standard software tools.
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of engineering outputs while contributing to proposals, estimates, and formal engineering reviews.


About you

  • Civil Engineering degree with 15+ years of structural analysis and design experience in steel and concrete structures for nuclear power plants and/or industrial facilities; Master's degree considered an asset.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, with strong knowledge of Canadian and international codes and standards (NBCC, CSA, CSA N289 series) and nuclear QA and safety requirements.
  • Recognized structural engineering specialist, preferably in the nuclear industry, with experience acting as a technical authority and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven expertise in static, dynamic, and seismic analysis of structures and foundations using industry-standard software (e.g., STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE), along with proficiency in Mathcad and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong project and field experience, including site work, nuclear plant modifications, multidisciplinary teamwork, time management, and delivery under tight schedules and budgets.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills; able to work independently or across multiple projects, support field assignments, travel to client sites, and obtain required security clearance.


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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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