Technical Nuclear Applications Engineer

Major Duties

• Creates and develops innovated concepts for nuclear applications and detailed proposals for potential customers. Manages a proposal development team and performs a wide range of mechanical and electrical engineering functions in support of technical project planning. Provides technical expertise to the project execution team and project manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for detailed project planning, including conceptual development, costing, scheduling, assessing risk, and writing detailed technical proposals for all types of nuclear applications.  
• Assists engineers and other technical staff in design and development of products, systems, processes, and equipment by analyzing technical problems and working closely to customer specifications proposing winning solutions. 
• Integrates third party vendors and suppliers into the project as needed. Keeps up to date with the latest technology and innovations in the industry.  
• Utilizes computer aided design, simulation, spreadsheets, and project management software to create detailed technical proposals.  
• Clearly defines scope and deliverables and concisely communicates with the project team and customer.  
• Obtains and prepares detailed estimates of time, quantities, labour and material costs required for work areas such as; product design, testing, machine building, equipment installations and manufacturing processes. 
• Travels to the customer’s site to assist in project or product development, working with engineering design specifications, objectives and standards. 
• Works with Sales to create and deliver presentations to potential clients when required. 
• May be assigned special projects in support of engineering and sales & marketing, as required. 
• May be assigned small conceptual studies working with a customer ahead of a formal project kick off. 
• Support the business unit quality system by maintaining QA procedures and participating in departmental audits as required. 
• Advocate and foster a team environment within both the department and throughout the business unit. 
• Act as the customer technical liaison during the pre-order process, in cooperation with the Sales Manager. 
• Responsible for complete and accurate solution development and presentation to clients in response to RFQ or in fulfillment of account strategy. 
• Analyze material and write in clear, concise language for initial draft.  Select, organize, edit and revise proposal. 
• Ensure that the proposal is sent to the customer by the most efficient route to ensure it arrives on or before the deadline date. 
• Emphasize continuous improvement as a long term goal and implement procedures and programs to achieve continuous improvement. 
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. 
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures. 

Qualifications

Education

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Design, or equivalent is required.

Experience

• Three years’ experience in mechanical or electrical engineering support, preferably in an nuclear automation environment. 
• Must have a working knowledge of robotics, machine controls and manufacturing processes and be able to keep abreast of leading-edge technology. 
• In addition, must be familiar with the use of computerized word processing & computerized spreadsheets and AutoCAD. SolidWorks or similar drawing package. 
• An ability to present ideas, concepts and pricing information in a clear, concise manner suitable for technical audiences is essential. 
• Understanding of welding and machining processes.