Engineer, SMR Engineering

JOB SUMMARY:

The Engineer, SMR Engineering is accountable to research, develop and implement tasks, methodologies, and practices for SaskPower’s BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor nuclear project. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for assisting with and/or preparing technical studies, business cases, designs, specifications, tender evaluations, and equipment and construction drawings. This position will prepare project plans, costs, and schedules and provide contract management and project coordination services, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Learn and become familiar with assigned technical tasks, methodologies, and practices for deploying a BWRX-300 in Saskatchewan


• Provide assistance and prepare project plans and monitor project costs and schedules  


• Provide technical assistance for construction, commissioning, and operations


• Perform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for project business cases, and make recommendations on courses of action


• Prepare project plans, monitor costs and schedules, and initiate corrective action as appropriate  


• Review BWRX-300 design documents and support the team preparing the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR).


• Provide support to the team developing an Integrated Management System that meets CSA N286-12.


• Provide direction for construction and commissioning projects and initiatives


• Develop criteria, guidelines, standards, and new practices based upon codes, technologies, and methodologies


• Provide direction to technologists, technicians, consultants, and management staff


• Provide direction to staff, consultants and other external technical agencies as required


• Other related duties as assigned  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Physics, Nuclear, Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or similar. Post graduate degree would be considered an asset.


• Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS) 


• Professional Engineering Designation - P. Eng. and relevant experience in a combination of the following engineering tasks: planning facilities, providing design, construction, operations, commissioning, contract management and coordination of projects


• Demonstrated competency in engineering/industry standards, as well as internal processes and procedures


• Ability to mentor, coach, and support Engineers-In-Training


• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism


• Ability to work and manage in a changing environment


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent facilitation, project management and decision-making skills


• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork


• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies


• Must have a continuing record of professional development 

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered