Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada’s largest private-sector nuclear engineering organizations, with more than 60 years of experience supporting the nuclear industry in Canada and globally. Our nuclear business is experiencing strong growth, driven by a robust pipeline of refurbishment and new build projects. As part of this momentum, Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, has partnered with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to deliver the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). This landmark project is leading the deployment of the GEH BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR), the first grid-scale SMR in Canada. We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will support major nuclear projects including the DNNP SMR program, providing technical expertise in electrical power systems engineering.
 

Your role
 

• Prepare and review technical documents including drawings (single line, wiring, cable schedules), calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Perform electrical system studies including load calculations, equipment sizing, and system analysis.
• Design and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, MCCs, UPS systems, diesel generators, and power distribution systems.
• Perform electrical engineering work in compliance with QA programs, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and independently execute engineering assignments, including electrical design using industry software.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, and prepare/review deliverables such as calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and support procurement activities (e.g., EQRs, vendor document reviews).
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, lead defined work scopes, and participate in design reviews, planning, and technical meetings.
• Support project execution through site visits, construction/commissioning assistance, issue resolution, and ensure quality, schedule, and budget targets are met.

About you
 

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering and power systems within nuclear or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with medium and low voltage power distribution systems and electrical design deliverables.
• Experience in equipment sizing including transformers, cables, and breakers.
• Experience using electrical analysis tools such as ETAP or similar.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards such as CSA, Canadian Electrical Code, and nuclear QA programs.
• Experience in nuclear power plant projects (new build, refurbishment, or modifications) would be an asset

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.