Position:                       Mechanical Designer/Engineer

Employment Type:        Permanent

Location:                       Toronto, Ontario

Department:                  Inspection and Maintenance Systems (IMS)

Hours per week:            37.5 (occasional field work, shift work and overtime may be required)

Number Required:         3

Kinectrics Inc. is one of Canada’s leading providers of innovative science and engineering services to the Electricity Energy Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution Sectors. We are a company built on a 100-year history of serving the energy sector with our advanced problem-solving expertise. Employing more than 1000 engineers, scientists, and technologists, our employees are recognized worldwide for outstanding technical excellence in the energy sector. Kinectrics is unique in that it has an extensive suite of up-to-date laboratories serving clients in both North America and around the globe.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career with us.

Visit our website to learn more:  www.kinectrics.com

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

Accountabilities: How you will make an impact

• Have an understanding and ability to apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to design and build projects particularly skid-based process and robotic equipment systems
• Able to work under the direction of Technical Team Lead and Subject Matter Experts to develop conceptual designs and turn them into detailed design packages following a structured design process
• Prepare design packages which may include but not limited to, fabrication drawings, P&ID, design calculations (stress analysis, load calculations, etc.), general arrangement diagrams, detailed fabrication drawings, technical specifications (equipment, line, valves, load, instrumentation), Bill of Materials, FMEA etc.
• Working knowledge of drafting software (i.e AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.) is considered essential
• Perform equipment sizing and selection which may include but not limited to pumps, tanks, motors, heat exchangers, recombiners, distillation columns, dryers, humidifiers etc.
• Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of the design project (i.e., from conceptual engineering to detailed design, implementation, and close-out) to provide practical and effective solutions as per requirements. Working with equipment suppliers can include activities such as site visits to review system compliance to fabrication drawings, review and acceptance of supplier prepared fabrication drawings, review and acceptance of assembly procedures including leak testing, etc.
• Interface with other design disciplines such as instrumentation & controls and software to provide a complete design solution
• Work independently and as part of engineering teams to contribute and prepare design plans, technical evaluations, technical procedures, test plans, data analysis, report preparation and report reviews.
• Assist in procurement engineering activities such as preparing procurement plans, incoming inspections, scope of work, reviewing terms and identifying appropriate risks.
• Provide troubleshooting support during equipment build and testing evolutions from assembly, functional testing, and factory acceptance testing through commissioning.
• Support project management and other assigned duties on as need basis.
• Assist in developing proposals for internal and external customers.
• Liaise with customers, staff, contractors, consultants, and vendors as appropriate
• Act as a technical support for Section Managers, Senior Director and others in the department.
• Assist in the negotiation and administration of contracts, including cost estimates, schedule, and resources required.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in the technical processes and support change derived from lessons learned
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Occasional travel to Bruce Power, OPG, or other client sites may be required including outage field support.
• Other duties as required

What you need to succeed:

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• At least 4 years of relevant equipment design experience is required; nuclear inspection tooling design experience is an asset
• Extensive knowledge of drafting software (i.e. Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards including but not limited to CSA N285.
• Experience with Quality Assurance Standards such as CSA N299 and CSA N286.
• Knowledge of ASME Boiler Pressure and Vessel code is considered an asset.
• Having process design experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively on a technical level.
• Good time management skills and demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned work and coordinate multiple activities efficiently.
• A Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status.
• Innovative, enthusiastic, and ready to be part of our dynamic team. Knowledge and experience working with nuclear power plants (Bruce Power, OPG, NB Power or other) systems & processes, e.g. Engineering Change Control is an asset.
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain nuclear site security clearance.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.