Design Engineer, CANDU Shutdown Systems

Company Description

Our mission, your future

As a global community of trusted advisors, we create cutting-edge technological solutions to overcome today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s needs. It all starts with the collaboration of a diverse team of passionate intrapreneurs, each driven to make a difference. Together, we challenge the status quo and push each other to new heights.

Ready to make a significant impact on mission-critical projects and shape the future through digital transformation and strategic consulting? Take your ambitions to the next level and discover your next exciting challenge with us!

Your role, your impact

As a Design Engineer, CANDU Shutdown Systems, you will work as part of a technical project team on technically challenging and interesting projects, to deliver technical documentation, hardware, and software to clients. You will ensure engineering changes (ECs) are compliant with BP-PROC-01081 (Engineering Change Control [ECC]), maintaining configuration management equilibrium, validating design basis integrity, and supporting regulated plant operation. You will apply ECC standards to guide the full engineering change lifecycle (scope definition to commissioning and turnover), ensuring traceability and audit readiness. You will also play a critical role in safeguarding nuclear safety pillars (industrial, reactor, radiation, and environmental) through rigorous application of ECC and risk-informed processes.

Your day-to-day

• Create, manage, and process ECs through the ECC lifecycle in Maximo in alignment with BP-PROC-01081, including the selection of appropriate EC types (CIC, IEE, PER, Modifications) based on project requirements, stakeholder engagement, task execution, and configuration management in compliance with procedures;
• Progress ECs through all Maximo lifecycle phases (INIT, DEV, DEF, PREP, EXECAUTH, TURN, CLOSEOUT) and ensure alignment with EC gate review requirements;
• Support risk-informed ECs and proper use of screening forms such as FORM-14431 (Modifications) and FORM-14452 (Item Equivalency) as part of EC classification;
• Participate in EC revision, Field Modification Tracking Sheet, and Field Change Notice processes to manage changes during execution or post turnover;
• Populate and manage stakeholder reviews, verifications, approvals, and authorizations within Maximo workflows;
• Complete and document all ECC tasks, including requirements traceability matrices, design deliverables, and commissioning plans;
• Log, track, and resolve technical and stakeholder issues using Maximo Issues Tracking and other ECC change request processes;
• Support field execution, commissioning validation, and turnover of ECs, ensuring all project configuration changes are properly validated and documented;
• Ensure compliance with ECC quality standards, configuration management, and regulatory requirements;
• Manage EC revisions, cancellations, replication, and closeout in accordance with ECC procedures and timelines.
  
  

Keys to your success

• Bachelor’s degree (or similar post-secondary education) in computer science or engineering, with demonstrated academic excellence;
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the field of ECC and with Maximo;
• Minimum 1 year of project experience related to CANDU shutdown systems, SDS1 and SDS2, and related technologies such as in-core fission chambers and Start-Up Instrumentation;
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a CANDU station, including proficiency with applicable station access, work management, work authorization and radiation protection processes and procedures;
• Experience creating engineering design and test documentation;
• Working knowledge of BP-PROC-01081 and related procedures and standards (e.g., BP-PROC-00615, BP-PROC-01122, BP-PROC-00982, BP-STND-00109) required for full ECC lifecycle management;
• Working knowledge of the layout and design of a CANDU station, as proven by in-station experience.
  
  

Extra edge

• Professional Engineer license in Ontario (or pursuing);
• Experience preparing ECC deliverables such as Requirements Traceability Matrices, Software Requirements, Software Management Plans, Instrumentation Calibration Specifications, and Bills of Material;
• Commissioning and installation experience;
• Familiarity with EC stakeholder roles and governance structure as outlined in BP-PROC-01081 (e.g., Design Authority, FTL, OEL, Section Manager, Drafting, Supply Chain interfaces);
• Proven ability to develop Change Papers (DCPs/DCNs) and execute On-Line Wiring (OLW) updates in accordance with ECC processes.
  
  

Language Skills

• English: Proficient
  
  

Our offer

• Balance that works for you: Work-life balance helps us stay at our best. We offer flexible work options, and with our Unlimited Vacation Plan, you can rest and recharge when you need it most.
• Rewarding achievements every step of the way: Your contributions matter. From day one, our total rewards package offers a comprehensive compensation plan, including short- and long-term incentive programs.
• Your well-being matters: Our benefits are designed with optimal health and wellness in mind. You’ll have access to 24/7 virtual healthcare, as well as an extensive wellness portal that provides tools and resources to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Continuous growth and learning: When you join Alithya, you’re joining a team committed to investing in your development. Refining your expertise is essential in a rapidly evolving industry, and we support your continuous growth every step of the way. Through partnerships with world-renowned education leaders, we provide access to thousands of top-rated online courses and certifications. With exclusive leadership programs designed to empower you to lead your teams with confidence and deliver impactful outcomes, and with a tuition reimbursement program for external training, we set you up for success to thrive and achieve your ambitions.
• Ownership with opportunity: Our people drive our success. Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan with matched contributions, you become a stakeholder, sharing in our growth and directly benefiting from our collective achievements.
  
  

Our authenticity is our strength

The diversity of our backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and insights is our competitive advantage. We foster a collaborative environment rooted in our core values of respect, well-being, passion, trust, integrity and creativity. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords; they’re essential drivers of innovation and excellence, and powerful catalysts for inspiration and evolutionary ideas. The empowerment of our people is fundamental to being the trusted advisor to our clients. Join us in embracing our authenticity and in leveraging our unique perspectives to collectively build the future we all envision.

An inclusive path to success

Fostering an environment where you can thrive starts with ensuring an accessible recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to contact us. For more information, please visit our accessibility page at https://www.alithya.com/en/accessibility .