Principal Engineer
About this role
Lead mechanical systems and component design for nuclear applications at Westinghouse Electric Canada's Peterborough facility. Drive both traditional reactor projects and next-generation nuclear technology development, reporting to the Manager of Mechatronic Systems and Analysis.
Responsibilities
- —Lead technical teams in designing products, processes, and components for complex nuclear systems
- —Create layouts and detail mechanisms, structures, and parts for advanced prototypes and manufacturing
- —Lead discipline-level engineering efforts with demonstrated capability to mentor and manage teams
- —Research manufacturing feasibility, material availability, and cost for assigned systems and components
- —Conduct design reviews, manage engineering change control, and substantiate first-of-a-kind designs
- —Work with customer representatives and oversee vendor performance
- —Apply nuclear codes, standards, and specialized tooling for remote handling equipment
Qualifications
- —Licensed P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario
- —Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Mechatronics, or Nuclear Engineering
- —12+ years of relevant engineering experience
- —Demonstrated experience in conceptual design, design reviews, and engineering change control
- —Proven ability to substantiate custom, first-of-a-kind nuclear designs
- —Proficiency with CAD and engineering analysis tools
- —Knowledge of manufacturing techniques, welding procedures, and inspection methods
- —Knowledge of codes and standards for nuclear component and system design
- —Experience with specialized tooling and remote handling equipment
- —Proven track record working with customer representatives and vendor oversight
Location
Hybrid: 2 days/week onsite at Peterborough, Ontario; flexible remote work available across Canada.
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Westinghouse Electric →The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.
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