Project Engineer - Pressure Vessel/Nuclear Manufacturing
BWXT · Cambridge, ON, CA · Canada · On-site
Pay: CAD 90,000 – 140,000 a year
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BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more atwww.bwxt.com.
Welcome to BWXT We 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 require 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.
Position Overview: As our Project Engineer you will serve as the technical engineering lead for large projects or act as the technical lead on smaller projects, overseeing tasks such as spare material ordering and heat exchanger management. You will provide guidance to Component Engineering staff and collaborate closely with Project Managers, technical teams, Supply Management, and other stakeholders within BWXT and customer organizations. This role reports to the Director of Component Engineering and does not have direct reports.
Location:
Onsite, Cambridge ON
Your Day to Day as our Project Engineer:
Technical Leadership
Lead department in Code and Standards compliance.
Resolve technical issues in the design and manufacture of nuclear components.
Provide guidance to Graphics, Manufacturing Engineering, and Associate Project Engineers.
Continuous Improvement
Revise and maintain Component Engineering procedures; provide staff training.
Represent Component Engineering in ASME and customer quality audits.
Support departmental process improvements.
Project & Design Engineering
Manage design of complex nuclear components (steam generators, heat exchangers, pressure vessels).
Ensure designs meet customer, contract, BWXT, and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate non-conformance conditions; review and approve design drawings, calculations, and reports.
Prepare and review technical specifications for sublet work.
Support feasibility…