{"id":4251734,"url":"https://alion.io/job/bwxt-mechanical-equipment-engineering","title":"Mechanical Equipment Engineering","company":{"id":1757308,"name":"BWXT","domain":"bwxt.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/bwxt","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Peterborough, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":68790,"max":127750,"currency":"CAD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":89613},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ANSYS","optional":false},{"name":"SolidWorks","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-10T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-10","last_verified_at":"2026-11-15T06:08:56Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Enhance your career at BWXT with in-house opportunities!\nEligible for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes\nPlease update your internal successfactors profile priort to applying to internal positions.\nPlease note this process follows the BWXT employee guidelines\nReferral bonus only valid for externally referred applicants\nRequisition Number: [[id]]\n Mechanical Equipment Engineer\nWe are looking for a Mechanical Equipment Engineer for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC's Fuel and Fuel Handling business is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.\nCheck out the YouTube video of an innovative product we recently designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to YouTube and search for video: “Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool”. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.\nThe Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fueled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country. The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County. We offer the best of all worlds here and we’d like you to get to know us a bit better. http://peterboroughed.ca/why-peterborough/live/\nWelcome to BWXT\nWe believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.\nOur Role:\nReporting to the Mechanical Equipment Engineering Manager. Responsibilities of the engineer performing this role include setting the technical direction for the overall project and acting as a technical interface point to both internal and external customers. The Mechanical Equipment Engineering department largely focuses on the design of mechanical equipment and systems for CANDU reactors. The Mechanical Equipment Engineering group focuses on the design, development and test of mechanical equipment for automated and semi-automated fueling machines, medical isotope systems, robotic systems, and maintenance tooling for nuclear reactors and related systems. This includes but not limited to concept design, detailed design, design calculations, assessments, studies, technical document preparation and manufacturing, test, commissioning, maintenance and operational support.\nYour Day to Day:\nProvide execution of, and lead, design/analysis/test/commissioning of complex equipment and systems throughout the entire product life cycle. \nPreparation, approval or leading of design documentation (including technical documents, drawings and BOMs), technical specifications, development and test plans, and engineering quotations. \nPreparing and verifying 3D modelling for purposes of conceptual design, and performing stress analysis.\nApplication and leading of design for manufacturability/assembly (DFMA) techniques.\nProvide technical support to CAD, Procurement, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Commissioning and Service personnel.\nParticipation in, and lead, internal and external meetings, such as design reviews, preparing and presenting technical data.\nPrepare and/or verify project level deliverables including but not limited to evaluations, reports, and assessments.\nKey success factors are engineering and product excellence, effective design activity management, task/milestone completion on-time/on-budget, producing defect free designs, meeting your metrics, motivating a diverse team, managing and achieving results through influencing and setting of expectations/actions.\nLeading by example, assure compliance and adherence to processes (including internal Business Management System), industry codes and standards, quality systems, policy, and contractual requirements.\nPresent and report on status, issues/solutions, improvements, escalate resource needs as required\nProvide overall Project Technical Leadership (PTL) duties for projects as required. \nContribute to and lead process change through process enhancement, and technology introduction to achieve world-class product development and product deployment.\nBuild customer relationships and ensure market alignment. This position requires consistent interaction with external customers, subcontractors, and cross functional internal teams.\nTake an active role and responsibility in driving proposal development and review including scope review and estimate preparation as well as technical and product presentations to the customer. May be assigned Proposal Estimate Lead (PEL) roles as required.\nProactive and timely identification project risks, analyze solutions, and take decisive action to resolve issues and communicate these to the leadership team and/or executive team as required.\nProvide technical direction/decisions and oversight of design activities including, technical review and verification of documentation and/or drawings, as applicable.\nProvide assurance of health and safety associated with the execution of all projects and activities.\nShort term travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients and stakeholders \nQualifications:\nB.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.\nHolds a current PEO license.\nTypically requires 7 years’ experience in design engineering in Nuclear, Aerospace, Transportation, or other highly regulated and process based design.\nTypically requires 5 years’ experience in design and development, with proven success in a technical leadership role. \nDemonstrated ability in helping lead engineering projects and a key design team member for complex projects over their complete EPC life cycles. \nDemonstrable experience with project schedules, working within budgets, financial metrics and other project management methodologies.\nExposure with a broad range of interdisciplinary activities; systems design, requirements development, interface design, manufacturing and testing.\nExposure to a broad range of interdisciplinary departments: systems, I&C, software design and manufacturing.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills, understandable by a diverse audience. \nCreative problem-solving skills, outstanding analytical abilities, demonstrated leadership skills, strong technical experience and the ability to work in a team. \nFlexibility to work remotely on short-term customer site assignment. \nMost importantly…. creative and innovative thinkers!\nDESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:\nMost importantly…. creative and innovative thinkers!\nExperience with 3D CAD software (preference for Inventor/Solidworks) and FEA software (ANSYS).\nExperience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry.\nFamiliarity with CSA Nuclear Codes and Standards.\nFamiliarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards.\nCompetency in machine design.\nWe thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.\nAt BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.\nThe base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $68,790 and $127,750 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.\nBWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. 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