Lead Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions?  At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA.  We are creative. We think differently.  This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

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About the role:

Westinghouse Electric Canada is a leading supplier of custom equipment, process systems and engineering consultant services for the Nuclear industry in Canada. You will join a creative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions.

Specifically, as a Lead Engineer your responsibilities will include the design of mechanical systems and components both in the traditional nuclear market and in new projects to develop nuclear technology and future nuclear-powered systems.

You will report to the Manager, Mechatronic Systems and Analysis and be located at our Peterborough, Ontario facility. You will work a Hybrid work schedule. We expect employees working in hybrid roles to work onsite at our Peterborough office 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical teams in designing products, processes, components, or portions of a functional system. As part of a broader engineering solution, this includes creating layouts and detailing mechanisms, structures, and parts. These parts are for a major or more complex product component, portion of a functional system, manufacturing operation, or technically advanced prototype.

• Capable in leading engineering efforts on a project at the discipline level.

• Research ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, strength-weight efficiency and may prepare cost studies for assigned systems, structures and components.

• Work is independent and you will have demonstrated capability of not only mentoring engineers, but also the capability of leading teams of engineers in the execution of complex tasks.

Qualifications:

• Licenced P.Eng. member of Professional Engineers Ontario with a degree in either: Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Mechatronics, Nuclear Engineering or Applied Science)

• Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience including:

  • Experience in conceptual design development, design reviews and engineering change control processes.

  • Demonstrated experience in the substantiation of custom, first of a kind design within the scope of your practice.

  • Experience working within computer aided design and analysis tools (for design roles only)

  • Experience with manufacturing techniques, welding procedures or specifications and associated inspection techniques.

  • Experience with relevant codes and standards applicable to the design of nuclear components and systems including specialised tooling and remote handling equipment

  • Experience working with customer representatives and providing oversight of vendors.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $86,800 to $108,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture.  This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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