csmc
Lead Mechanical/Nuclear Systems Engineer
Waterloo, Ontario
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About the role
- This includes the Reactor Pressure Vessel, the primary pressurized loop, and the emergency cooling systems.
- It is not a people management position, although the successful candidate may eventually supervise a small group as the program grows.
- Define interfaces for instrumentation and control, penetrations, nozzles, and structural integration
Responsibilities
- Reactor Pressure Vessel and Primary Loop Design
- Lead the mechanical design of the Reactor Pressure Vessel using analysis and simulation results from the nuclear science team
- Own the design of the primary pressurized loop including piping, valves, pumps, heat exchangers, and other pressure boundary components
- Lead the design of emergency cooling systems including passive and active heat removal pathways
- Develop designs that comply with the following codes and standards
- Perform or oversee stress analysis, thermal hydraulic integration, materials selection, and fabrication considerations
- Serve as the technical lead for mechanical and nuclear systems across the microreactor program
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field
- Seven to fifteen years of experience in mechanical or nuclear systems design for pressure boundary components
- Experience with pressure vessel design, piping and loop systems, heat transfer components, high pressure and high temperature systems, and safety critical mechanical systems
- Code and Standards Expertise
- Hands on experience with ASME Section III, ASME Section VIII, CSA N285, and CSA N286 and N299
- Experience with microreactors, small modular reactors, or advanced reactor concepts
- Experience with thermal hydraulic analysis tools such as RELAP5, TRACE, or MOOSE based codes
- Familiarity with defence sector engineering environments
Nice to have
- Preferred Experience
Compensation
- Along the way, you'll have access to competitive compensation, benefits, and equity, and the chance to grow with a company that values ownership, curiosity, and technical excellence.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, and eligible to meet foreign affiliation and export control requirements.
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