Duties:

The Reactor Engineering is responsible for the provision of engineering and analytical services in the areas of fuel channels, feeders, reactor structures, reactivity control units (RCU) and related components. 

A Vacancy is available in each of the following departments within Reactor Engineering and System Application Tools, Engineering and Technical Delivery:

Fuel Channel Engineering

Feeder Engineering

Reactor Structure & Reactivity

Component Integrity

Applicants are encouraged to indicate their department preference in their application.

Specific duties will include but not be limited to:

·         Contribute as part of a team (working with the Section Head) that provides engineering analysis in the area of the design of the reactor structure, fuel channels, reactivity control units, feeders and related components.

·         Perform work to meet the quality requirements of the Company and specific projects as required.

·         Interface with other engineering disciplines as required.

·         Provide analytical support to operating reactors.

·         Perform stress, dimensional and thermal analyses including the use of finite element codes.

·         Use inspection data from CANDU stations to perform analysis as applied to CANDU reactors, especially fuel channels.

·         Under the guidance of senior staff, use computer codes such as SLARADE, CDEPTH, and H3DMAP for the prediction of stress and dimensional changes of the fuel channel’s design-life and for the evaluation of flaws found in reactor components.

·         Work as part of a team receiving guidance from senior staff as required.

·         Demonstrate competence in the conventional aspects of at least one engineering field or discipline.

Qualifications:

·       Relevant Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from a university of recognized standing and 3 to 5 years of practical experience or an equivalent combination of post graduate degrees and practical experience. 

·       A working knowledge of the applicable ASME and CSA standards is an asset.

·       Demonstrated ability to interface with various internal groups.

·       Ability to understand and consistently meet deadlines under pressure.

·       Effective problem solver with a results-oriented approach and ability.

·       Strong planning and organization skills.

·       Demonstrated technical skills including familiarity with a wide range of technical projects is an asset.

·       Ability to network, build relationships, and plan, with an orientation toward service, teamwork and collaboration.

·       Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interface with staff, project management and customers.

AECL has an Employment Equity Program and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. 

We thank all applicants for their interest.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The position will remain posted until the position has been filled.