Senior I&C Design Engineer

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to be in a key role of our growing design engineering team. We are looking for an innovator with instrumentation and control (I&C) design engineering experience in the nuclear industry.  As an experienced I&C engineer, you will prepare, review, and/or verify design packages for modifications and new design in Canadian nuclear power plants.

The key requirement for this role is that you have proven experience in I&C engineering design and some experience in nuclear design engineering. You must also be able to rethink the usual way of doing things. The goal is to help the team grow and improve internally and to solve problems for our customers with innovations leading to greater efficiency in their current processes, providing them with value-added support that stands out from our competitors.

Please note that this role requires regular site visits to Bruce County and Durham Region, dependent on project needs. 

Salary Range: $120-150k (Exact compensation may vary). 

Responsibilities

• Perform role of senior design engineer on various engineering assignments which require a deep knowledge of electrical engineering discipline as well as familiarity with the broader field of engineering and knowledge of the interfaces with and impacts of your work on other disciplines and fields.
• Lead and support technical teams in solving problems related to the electrical design of modifications to existing and/or new systems and components.
• Assist in the development or procurement and implementation of modern electrical design engineering tools and processes.
• Mentor and develop junior design team members.
• Emphasize continuous improvement and focus on bringing innovation, efficiency, and high quality to all engineering tasks and deliverables.

Technical Accountabilities

• Prepare I&C design change papers, specifications, requirements, plans, and other technical deliverables for nuclear projects from conceptual through preliminary and detailed design phases in accordance with contractual commitments, applicable processes, and relevant quality assurance (QA) requirements.
• Perform calculations and analysis required to prepare design deliverables referring to applicable requirements, codes, and standards.
• Perform technical reviews and verification of engineering deliverables prepared by others.
• Lead and participate in design reviews with customers, vendors, and internal design groups.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to define and achieve overall required system design functionality, performance, usability, reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Lead project teams, interfacing with internal and client project management and design teams to identify technical and project risks, and ensure projects are delivered to time and budget, with high quality.
• Become proficient in and use the respective client’s enterprise document management system and configuration/change control processes and tools to complete submission of design deliverables.
• Become proficient in and use NPX’s processes, tools and templates to produce design deliverables compliant with our QA program.
• Participate actively in and provide meaningful feedback on opportunities for improvement, lessons-learned and QA program non-compliances.

What you bring to the table?  

• Completion of a 4-year University degree in Electrical, Systems, Process Control or other recognized Engineering supporting expertise in I&C.
• A licenced Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• A minimum of 10 years of I&C engineering design experience.
• A minimum of 5 years applying I&C engineering within the nuclear industry.
• Good working knowledge of nuclear plant equipment and systems, design basis, and nuclear safety principles (experience with CANDU plants preferred).
• Good working knowledge of the nuclear industry’s engineering change control and design modification process.
• Proven understanding of the Canadian nuclear industry regulatory documents, standards, and guidance for design practices and technical requirements.
• Familiarity with Ontario electrical safety code (CSA C22.1ON) and understanding of CANDU plant’s online wiring (OLW) system an asset.
• Experience performing fire protection design work in compliance with CSA N293 an asset. 
• Experience supporting cybersecurity I&C engineering design work in compliance with CSA N290.7 an asset.
• An innovative mindset and ability to generate and work with new ideas, technologies, tools and techniques.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be capable of obtaining site access clearance at Canadian Nuclear Facilities; having current valid site access clearance is preferred.
• Must be able to visit client sites (Durham Region and Bruce County) on a frequent basis, as required to support project activities and deliverable submission.

Is NPX right for you?

• Do you have an intellectual curiosity that causes you to explore, experiment and build?
• Do you like working with cutting edge technology to find solutions or opportunities that push up the innovation curve?
• Do you enjoy working in an open-concept start-up environment where collaboration, diversity, and knowledge sharing are key values?
• Are you seriously passionate about giving back and supporting your community?

About us

NPX was founded on the premise that innovation is the most important key to sustaining the nuclear energy industry. We source, implement, and integrate innovative technologies to make things better at nuclear power plants. We think differently and work differently. We are customer obsessed rather than competitor focused, passionate for innovation, long-term thinking and committed to operational excellence. We are a family, driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives and give back to our community.

At NPX we are committed to building a warm, inclusive, and diverse environment. We believe that people do their best work when they feel safe, empowered, and supported.

To this end, we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including:

• High-growth position in the early stage of a scaling company
• Competitive salary + benefits package 💸
• Career Growth & Development Program 🌱
• Flexible vacation and work model 🌴
• NPX Days Off
  • Company-wide days off to reset and recharge
• Professional Development Fund 📈
• Competitive Maternity & Parental Leave 🍼
• Focus on Mental Health ❤️‍🩹
• Investing in your Future with a RRSP Plan 💵
• A company culture built on trust, autonomy, and independence🤝
• Volunteer and Fun Events ❣️
• Referral Rewards 👋
• Enjoy our welcome NPX Swag 🎁