Job Description

Are you ready for a challenge? The Electrical Engineer is a member of a multi-disciplinary branch providing integrated project management, engineering, design and construction services for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, and R&D experiments at the CRL site. Under general direction from the Branch Manager, the employee will contribute to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of electrical power systems.What you will be doing!Being assigned as a design job leader including job management and execution oversight.Providing job updates and status reports to management.Guiding the work of several professional engineers and technologists, coordinating schedules and assigning tasks to reach an overall objective within cost, quality and time requirements.Providing mentorship and technical oversight to junior staff.Design of retrofits and modifications to existing electrical engineering systems.Design of electrical distribution systems, medium and low voltage (Class 1 through Class IV) power supply systems, alarm systems, lighting systems etc.Specification of technical components for electrical systems.Performing electrical power studies (e.g. load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash) using power studies software (preferably ETAP).Preparation of design documentation including concept reports, design requirements, design descriptions, design manuals, design guides, technical specifications, and technical notes.Engineering support during the construction, installation and commissioning project phases.Customer liaison.Providing subject matter expert review and acceptance of designs prepared by outside agencies.Providing the Design Authority oversight for Electrical engineering projects at the Chalk River site.Developing engineering specifications and standards facilitating a consistent design approach. What We Are Looking For Bachelor (Honours) degree in electrical engineering from a university of recognized standing with more than 8 years of relevant experience.Member of a provincial professional engineering association.Demonstrated knowledge of engineering codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.Ability to exercise sound judgment in technical matters, to routinely solve technical problems and to make independent decisions.Demonstrated performance in providing engineering oversight to various sizes of jobs.Excellent oral and written English communication skills; previous experience making technical presentations to small and large audiences.Experienced in the technical procurement process, including supplier qualification reviews, bid evaluations, review and acceptance of technical deliverables and monitoring contractor performance vs. technical specifications.Demonstrated knowledge of CSA N286/N285 quality standards.Demonstrated effective team leadership and team-building skills.Experienced in performing electrical power studies using software such as ETAP.Experienced in the maintenance of electrical systems or equipment.Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at various levels of the organization.Why CNL?Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.We Offer a Complete Total Rewards Packagepaid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);benefits effective day one, that’s right no waiting period;tuition supportand a pension!Location:CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on site vs when they are working from home.About CNLCNL is Canada's premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the Environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.Our Priorities Clean energy for today and tomorrow. Restore and protect the Environment. Contribute to the health of Canadians.CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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