Materials/Metallurgical Engineer

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Candu Energy Inc. is a leading full‑service nuclear technology company, providing nuclear power reactors as well as nuclear products and services to customers worldwide. Our 1,200 highly skilled employees design and deliver state‑of‑the‑art CANDU® reactors, carry out life‑extension projects, provide plant life management programs and tools, and offer operation and maintenance services for existing nuclear power stations. This role is based at the Candu Energy Inc. home office in Mississauga.

AtkinsRéalis is currently seeking a Materials/Metallurgical Engineer to join our Materials, Welding, and Chemistry – Engineering Excellence team. This position is intended for an intermediate‑level professional who is self‑motivated and interested in developing their career and experience in the nuclear field. This is a permanent position.

Your role

• Perform materials, metallurgy, and welding engineering activities for nuclear projects while ensuring compliance with quality assurance programs, industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the design, qualification, assessment, and manufacturing of reactor components and balance-of-plant equipment, including steam generators, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and piping systems.
• Conduct materials evaluations, metallurgical assessments, welding reviews, failure investigations, and degradation analyses for metallic and non-metallic components used in nuclear applications.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with clients, suppliers, laboratories, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve complex engineering challenges and support project execution.
• Support refurbishment projects, new nuclear builds, and utility operations by addressing materials performance issues, lifecycle management requirements, and component reliability concerns.
• Lead or support testing programs, process improvements, technical presentations, and engineering studies related to material selection, fabrication, inspection, qualification, and manufacturing process optimization.

About you

• Bachelor'S or graduate degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline, with relevant academic background and practical experience in materials engineering applications.
• Degree from an accredited engineering program recognized by the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or an equivalent institution.
• 5-10 years of experience in materials engineering, metallurgy, non-destructive examination (NDE), and welding engineering, preferably within nuclear power plant environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in materials selection, metallurgical analysis, welding processes, failure investigations, and component integrity assessments.
• Eligibility to obtain or currently hold Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Ontario.
• Strong technical and project experience supporting nuclear industry projects, including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory compliance, manufacturing oversight, and operational support.

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