Job Description
Junior Mechanical Engineer in Training
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 one of the largest engineering-construction firms performing work in Canada and internationally and ranks among the top ten in the world. We provide high-quality engineering, procurement, construction, project management and project financing in various business sectors, and in the ownership, operation and maintenance of infrastructure.
We are looking for a Junior Mechanical Engineer in Training to join our Vancouver, BC team. The Mechanical Engineer-in-Training will report to the Mechanical department Head for Dams and Hydropower projects.
Your role within the team:
- Provide mechanical and equipment engineering support with the preparation of technical deliverables including technical specifications, test procedures, commissioning plans and design calculations for hydropower plant mechanical components and systems.
- Perform conceptual and detail design activities for mechanical systems which includes flow sheets, detail drawings, equipment arrangement/layouts as well as sizing and selection of mechanical components related to hydroelectric power plants.
- Coordinating large scale projects of considerable technical and commercial complexity.
- Supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning tasks.
- Define project work scope, monitoring and reporting project progress and communicating with clients.
- Review and approve supplier’s design documents to fabricate the required component within the applicable design requirements.
- Work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, client and company procedures.
- Assist in engineering quotation and cost estimate.
- Provide calculation of airflow system pressure, flow and power requirements as well as fresh air, cooling and heat recovery requirements.
- Provide Calculation of lifting capacities, material handling system loading, hoist and crane loads.
- Assist in preparation of general arrangement drawings, piping isometrics, bill of materials, line lists, valve lists, equipment and instrumentation lists.
- Provide calculation for hydromechanical equipment and large hydraulic valves.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate:
- You have an under-graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and are available for full-time work.
- Experience with Finite Element and CFD modeling is beneficial but not a requirement.
- Previous work experience in summer or Co-Op work terms in a role working with standard engineering methods, technologies and computerized design techniques is an asset but not a requirement.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in at least one of the following areas is an asset but not a requirement: hydroelectric and pumped storage hydro plants, HVAC design for substations, piping systems; materials handling systems, hydromechanical equipment and large hydraulic valves.
- You are registered or are eligible for registration as an Engineer in Training in the province of British Columbia.
- We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenge and actively seek to develop and improve work processes.
- Solid Works Experience is beneficial but not a requirement.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral English communication skills.
- Must have a good attitude and good work ethic.
We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and actively seek to develop and improve work processes.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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Job TypeRegular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
