Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop cutting-edge solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services.

With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle. Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down.

Position: Senior Civil Engineer (New Build Design) Reports to: Section Manager, Design and Engineering Services At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging workplace. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world.

Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.

Diversity : The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Kinectrics’ Design & Engineering Services (DES) department is expanding to support the growing nuclear new build portfolio in Canada and internationally.



We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Design Engineer to support engineering design and engineering activities for recent nuclear projects, including CANDU and advanced reactor technologies. Lead and perform engineering design and analysis for nuclear power plant systems, structures, and components across new build projects and modifications.

Support engineering design development through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, ensuring alignment with nuclear safety and regulatory requirements. Provide engineering and design oversight, including independent technical reviews and vendor design evaluations. Interface with construction, procurement partners, and utility stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to deliver practical engineering solutions.

Prepare and review technical specifications, and engineering documentation in accordance with applicable nuclear codes and standards. Support design integration across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring consistency with system design, safety case requirements, and licensing basis. Participate with design inputs in hazard assessments, safety evaluations, and licensing support activities for new build projects.

Provide field and site support, including design clarifications and constructability input during project execution. Support proposal development, scope definition, and technical planning for new build opportunities. Mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement of design engineering practices.

Stay current with developments in nuclear design standards, codes, and regulatory expectations. Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent). Minimum 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years within the nuclear industry.

Demonstrated experience in engineering design and project delivery in a regulated environment. Strong understanding of nuclear power plant systems and design principles. Knowledge of Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs) and/or advanced reactor technologies (e.g., SMRs) is considered an asset.

Nuclear New

Build or Nuclear Refurbishment experience will be considered a strong asset Candidates must demonstrate working knowledge and application/familiarity with relevant nuclear codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including: 1 for nuclear pressure boundary Technical competencies in the following areas: Experience in system design, engineering analysis,



and design documentation development. Ability to perform or coordinate technical evaluations, design reviews, and independent assessments. Familiarity with engineering change control processes and project governance.

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including across mechanical, civil, electrical, I&C;, computer disciplines. Structures, systems and component (SSC) design, including specifications and drawings Knowledge of relevant engineering tools and analysis software is considered an asset.

Experience in the use of structural and numerical analysis tools such as STAAD.Pro, ANSYS, SAP2000 or equivalent is considered a strong asset. structural design of steel and concrete structures, seismic engineering analysis and design and piping supports (nuclear and non-nuclear). Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance programs (CSA N286, N299).

Licensed Professional

Engineer (P.Proven ability to work in a project-driven environment, managing competing priorities across scope, schedule, and quality constraints. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, proposals, and client-facing documentation. Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Experience supporting licensing, safety case development, or regulatory submissions (e.g., CNSC) is an asset. Familiarity with international nuclear codes and standards is considered an asset. Must have experience in a project driven environment with the capability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and within project constraints (time, cost, quality).

Must have a strong attention to detail and to quality assurance requirements Good time management skills and demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of station customers. OPG and Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset Travel to site(s) may be required This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I; and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

📌 Senior Civil Engineer (New Build Design) (Toronto)
🏢 Kinectrics
📍 Toronto