Electrical Engineer

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? If you answered yes, our Chalk River location is looking for an Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of electrical power systems. Can you see yourself providing integrated project management, engineering, design, and construction services for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, and R&D experiments at the CRL site? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Designing of retrofits and modifications to existing electrical engineering systems.
• Designing of electrical distribution systems, medium and low voltage (Class I through Class IV) power supply systems, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc.
• Specifying technical components for electrical systems.
• Performing electrical power studies (e.g. load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash) using power studies software (preferably ETAP).
• Preparing of design documentation including design plans, concept reports, design requirements, design descriptions, design manuals, design guides, technical specifications, and technical notes.
• Preparing of project documents including customer proposals, work plans, schedules, and estimates.
• Providing engineering support during the construction, installation and commissioning project phases.
• Acting as a customer liaison.
• Developing engineering specifications and standards facilitating a consistent design approach
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree in electrical engineering from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
  • The preferred candidate is registered in a PEO Engineer Internship Training Program.
• Experience
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience is considered an asset.
  • Engineering oversight experience to various sizes of jobs is considered an asset.
  • Experienced in performing electrical power studies using software such as ETAP.
  • Experienced in the maintenance of electrical systems or equipment
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in technical matters, to routinely solve technical problems and to make recommendations.
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills; previous experience making technical presentations to small and large audiences.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning of industrial facilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CSA N286/N285 quality standards is preferable.
  • Excellent knowledge of CNL's engineering practices, organization and quality management program is preferable.
  • An excellent understanding of the regulatory and QA requirements is required
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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."

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that's right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location :

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL's Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee. CNL's Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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