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Overview AtkinsRalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have provided a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology. Location Pickering, ON. We are currently seeking Mechanical Design Analysts to support our ongoing and upcoming CANDU6 Retube projects. This position requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently or under the instruction of a senior technical engineer and develop their career in the nuclear field. The candidate shall be able to follow instructions from a lead professional engineer to complete assigned mechanical tasks and develop engineering design documentation as required. Why choose AtkinsRalis as an employer? We offer opportunities to work on major projects for internal and external clients, a work environment that values work-life balance, learning and development opportunities, competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan, with a focus on health and safety. We also uphold privacy commitments: AtkinsRalis and affiliated companies protect your personal data. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site for details. Appropriate accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by policy and AODA. Responsibilities Join the team to complete the design analysis of CANDU reactor systems, structures and components, including mechanical equipment. Perform engineering calculations to support design of nuclear pressure boundary components. Prepare formal technical reports suitable for review by the client and their regulatory authorities. Review design documents, calculations, and analysis reports. Follow AtkinsRalis/Candu Energy QA programs, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Model complex vessel and equipment arrangements using finite element techniques. Prepare engineering computations and analyses using applicable software (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical APDL or Workbench, LSDYNA, etc.). Perform thermal, fatigue, seismic, linear and non-linear analyses in accordance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Div.1. Prepare TSSA registration packages for pressure boundary modifications. May be requested by Engineering Manager to lead technical packages with a team of Designers and Stress Analysts. Provide prompt responses and engineering resolutions on critical engineering matters. Complete assigned scopes or tasks within budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Qualifications A Bachelors or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from a university of recognized standing. Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is preferred. Minimum 10 years of related mechanical engineering experience in heavily regulated environments (e.g., nuclear, mining, oil & gas, power). Design engineering experience in nuclear class 1, 2, 3 vessels and/or equipment for Nuclear Power Plants is preferable. Experience in stress analysis using ANSYS Mechanical (APDL preferred), LSDYNA, ABAQUS, MATLAB, MathCAD, or similar software. Knowledge of mechanical and piping systems; familiarity with CANDU design (Calandria Vessel and fuel channels) preferred. Working knowledge of CSA N285.0, N289, B51 and ASME Section III codes and related standards or regulatory guides. ASME Appendix XXIII qualification is an asset. Ability to apply technical principles logically to resolve engineering issues. Site experience in construction or commissioning of plant mechanical systems is an asset. Willingness to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW); not a regular requirement. Excellent communication and technical writing skills, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Equal Opportunity At AtkinsRalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe world-class talent thrives on diversity and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, age, religion, or disability. Successful applicants will be notified about accommodation policies at the time of offer, and accommodations will be provided as required during recruitment and onboarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr