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Can you see yourself leading the design and development of innovative equipment and tooling for low-access, high-radiation environments while guiding projects from concept through to field deployment? If you do, as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will apply your engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges, support customers, and mentor fellow engineers and technical staff. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply to ourMechanical Engineer role today!\nWhat will you be doing!\nWorking as part of a team to design moderately complex mechanical equipment, tooling, and components to meet customer commitments.\nDeveloping design requirements and defining critical characteristics using engineering judgement, industry best practices, codes and standards, and input from subject matter experts.\nGathering information on existing codes, standards, and bought-out items. \nReviewing engineering drawings, calculating clearances and fits, and tolerance stack-up.\nTaking engineering responsibility for drawings, other engineering documents, and the work of those supervised.\nLeading or participating in team meetings and design reviews.\nGenerating design ideas based on experience, input from other subject matter experts, and owning an area of expertise.\nPreparing design documents for complex, multi-discipline designs.\nPreparing test plans, reports, and record sheets to demonstrate compliance with design requirements.\nGuiding the work of Mechanical Laboratory Technicians and other Mechanical Engineers in test execution.\nOther duties as assigned by your manager. \nWhat we are looking for:\n EducationAt a minimum, a Bachelor's (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from a university of recognized standing, or membership in an engineering professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualifications for membership in that organization, is required. \nAn advanced degree in engineering (MASc or PhD) is considered an asset.\n\n Experience Four to eight (4-8) years of mechanical engineering job experience and is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario or eligible for licensure in Ontario. \nExperience in solving and understanding design problems which push the boundaries of traditional mechanical engineering is an asset and must be comfortable thriving at the edge of their understanding while simultaneously working to expand their knowledge.\n\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability and desire to innovate.\nAbility to learn, adapt, and pivot as new information is discovered or becomes available.\nDemonstrated expertise in a specific area or field of study related to design and development or a broad scientific and engineering background.\nAbility to evaluate the fitness of a component to meet design intent through the application of solid mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, etc. \nAbility to read, understand, and take professional responsibility for engineering drawings.\nAbility to lead small multi-discipline teams or sub-teams to meet prescribed outcomes.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nGeneral computer literacy in word processing and a high degree of expertise with spreadsheet software.\nKnowledge of technologies beyond traditional mechanical design, such as robotics, automation, and remote tooling, would be an asset.\n\n Security Clearance Eligibility RequiredReliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which hasa minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.” \n\nWorking Conditions:\nWorking schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week. \nThis position is part of the CRPEG union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in their Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.\nLow physical demands, some periodic and minor exposure to loud noises, chemicals, metals, sharp objects, heights, confined spaces, radiological hazards, stationary machinery, vehicles.\nWork is conducted primarily in an office and prototyping machine shop environment. On occasion, travel to off-site locations is required.\nFrom time to time, work may have to be performed in the field, including in inclement weather and in radiologically controlled areas.\nWhy CNL?\nDoes the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders-pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.\nFrom building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation -we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.\nWhat We Offer: A Total Rewards Package\nWe believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:\nPaid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days\nBenefits effective Day One - no waiting period \nTuition support to help you keep learning and growing \nA defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long-term financial security\nDo Our Priorities Resonate with You?\nDelivering clean energy for today and tomorrow \nRestoring and protecting the environment \nContributing to the health of Canadians\nIf so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!\nLocation: Fully Onsite\nThis role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.\nPlease note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.\nOur Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion\nAt CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!\nWe are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:\nRespect\nTeamwork\nAccountability\nSafety\nIntegrity\nExcellence\nThese values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.\nCNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via . 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