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Project Engineering Manager - Heavy Water

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Please note that this job posting is intended for you to express your interest in future opportunities within AtkinsRéalis.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities for a Heavy Water (D₂O) Production and Processing Facility supporting CANDU nuclear power generation. The role provides technical and managerial leadership across all engineering disciplines to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant plant design consistent with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and regulatory requirements.

The Project Engineering Manager will join the Engineering Management practice within the Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of Engineering Services Canada. The Project Engineering Manager will play a lead role in the delivery of Engineering Services on large and complex projects (generally Class 3, 4 & 5 projects) while also supporting the growth of the Engineering Management practice.

Reporting to the Director of Operations of the Engineering Management practice, the Project Engineering Manager will contribute to the development of the team's strategy and overseeing/ensuring the successful execution of the engineering design of large, multi-disciplinary projects from inception to completion. In addition, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Project Delivery, Technical TPO, external stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, exceptional technical expertise, multi-disciplinary engineering experience, and a proven track record of managing engineering of large-scale projects.

Your role

Engineering Planning and Execution:

  • Collaborate with Win Work and Market Lead to define proposal timelines, deliverables and efforts, ensuring alignment with client requirements and overall business objectives.

  • Collaborate with Project Delivery team to define project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements and overall business objectives during the planning and execution phases.

  • Oversee the engineering project lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and implementation, while managing technical risk and resources effectively.

  • Oversee the Project Design Execution Plan and the inter-disciplinary technical coordination.

  • Ensure effort estimates, schedule, deliverables and obligations associated with the scope of work are fully understood, identified, adhered to and monitored.

  • Prepare and submit project monthly reporting to the Engineering Management Director responsible for a Market.

Technical Expertise and Quality Assurance:

  • Provide overall engineering leadership for heavy water plant design team and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams including civil/structural, architectural, geotechnical, environmental, process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation & control (I&C) and communication.

  • Provide technical guidance and expertise to the engineering team, ensuring the use of industry best practices and standards and promoting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, methodologies, and tools, driving efficiency and productivity.

  • Conduct regular reviews and quality assessments of engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, and quality standards in addition to promoting a Value Engineering culture throughout the project life cycle.

  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requirements and applicable CSA nuclear standards

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure project success.

  • Engage in effective communication, providing regular engineering updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations to foster strong client relationships.

  • Actively participate in meetings, presentations, and technical discussions, representing the engineering team and providing expert insights and recommendations.

Clean power Engineering

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-134442

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor'S or master's degree in engineering or a related field with 10+ years of experience in a relevant field. Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering management, overseeing complex engineering projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.

  • Ability to obtain relevant professional designation (P.Eng.) in multiple jurisdictions across Canada.

  • Proven experience delivering multi-discipline engineering for Balance of Plant (BOP) systems including utilities, buildings, water treatment, HVAC, electrical distribution, control systems, and site infrastructure in nuclear, industrial, or renewable energy facilities.

  • Understanding of large-scale chemical separation processes; thermal-hydraulic systems, process safety & hazard management, instrumentation & control for complex processes, and environmental & effluent management.

  • Experience in the integration of process systems into the infrastructure design is an asset.

  • Experience working in highly regulated or technically complex environments, such as nuclear power, hydrogen production, or critical industrial processes, where safety, traceability, and compliance are paramount.

  • Direct experience with Heavy Water Plants or equivalent process facilities is an asset.

  • Strong technical expertise and exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a relevant engineering discipline, with a deep understanding of engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices.

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences (both French and English are an asset).

  • Bilingual: English French (*)

(*) If you are in the province of Quebec, knowledge of both French and English is required. Since this role involves interacting with stakeholders and organizations across Canada and internationally, knowledge of English is required.

If you are outside the province of Quebec, knowledge of English is required, and French is an asset.

*Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $ 125 000 à 171 900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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.

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