Civil Structural Engineer
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AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.
AtkinsRéalis is looking for Junior, Intermediate and Senior Civil Engineer(s) to be a part of our team in supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation and refurbishment of existing CANDU nuclear power plants.
Location – Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Your role within the team:
- Develop conceptual design, preliminary design and detailed design deliverables including calculations, layouts and sketches, drawings, technical specifications etc.
- Develop design plans, guides, manuals, and methodology.
- Ensure Compliance with applicable Codes, Standards and Regulations, and ensuring the adequacy of design for permits and compliance with approved plans.
- Formulate, develop and apply advanced techniques and concepts in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Prepare/Review detailed design calculations and analysis for structural systems involving steel, reinforced concrete and masonry engineering as per the relevant CSA Standards and applicable codes.
- Compile engineering packages.
- Coordinate structural work with the work of other engineering disciplines.
- Perform design review or design verification on technical documents prepared by others.
- Ensure the quality and consistency, accuracy, and completeness of engineering deliverables.
- Compliance with applicable QA procedures.
- Appy sound engineering principles to resolve technical issues.
- Provide technical guidance and engineering support for performing design and construction activities.
- Adhere to applicable code, standard and regulatory requirements.
- Support analysis of structural systems and elements as required using Analysis Software programs such as ANSYS, SAP2000, STAAD Pro, SSASI and other structural programs.
- Assist supporting Engineers in day-to-day engineering activities and coordination.
- Prepare/Review technical specification documents.
- Accountable for the delivering all engineering deliverables/task to achieve project objectives within specified timelines and budgets.
- Assist the Team Lead for work plans and deliverables and ensure adequacy of scopes, budgets and schedules.
- Provide technical instructions to Junior staff or designers to develop engineering documentation.
- Review and comment on the work performed by the others to ensure accuracy, completeness and quality of technical information and design documentation.
- Check the work performed meets the quality requirements in accordance with Company QA programs and manuals.
- Provide engineering input and support to Field Engineering groups as required.
- Obtain inputs as required from plant commissioning, operations, and maintenance personnel and client engineering and scientific specialists in interfacing disciplines.
- Participate in formal engineering design and other reviews as may be mandated for the design changes in question.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay and flexible benefits.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate:
- Civil Engineering degree from an accredited University with minimum of 1, 5 or 10 years (Jr., Intermediate and Sr. positions, respectively) of structural analysis and design experience in steel and concrete structures in Nuclear Power Plants and/or industrial buildings.
- Master’s degree and above is an asset.
- Deep and thorough understanding of structural engineering gained through a combination of design-office and site experience.
- 3 to 5 years of site or field experience in Nuclear Power Plants and/or industrial buildings is an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian and International Codes and standards used in Civil/Structural engineering is an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of use of at least one Analysis software commonly used in Civil/Structural engineering such as StaadPro, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, etc.
- Must have experience with static, dynamic and seismic analysis of structures and foundations.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft office and Mathcad.
- Adequate knowledge of established Nuclear QA guidelines, procedures and practices is preferable.
- Adequate knowledge of applicable Nuclear safety codes and regulations is an asset.
- Sound knowledge of Civil/Structural Engineering principles.
- Knowledge of modification process of Nuclear Power Plant.
- Engineering Change Control process or similar is an asset.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Must undertake assigned engineering work independently.
- Must be willing to work in multiple tasks/projects.
- Must have excellent problem-solving skills and analytical aptitude.
- Must have experience in working in a project environment.
- Must be willing to work at field on assignment.
- Must have good skills in time management and setting priorities.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of NBCC, CSA and other applicable industry codes and standards is an asset.
- Self-motivated, and be able to seek practical solutions to engineering problems.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to work in an ever-changing environment with conflicting priorities.
- Ability to manage to work effectively under tight schedules and budget.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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