Requisition ID: 177999
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
Position Overview
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Senior Steel Composite Engineer will play a pivotal role in the delivery of complex steelwork design packages for the Nuclear Island at DNNP. This role will leverage deep technical expertise and site experience to ensure designs are constructible, safe, and compliant with nuclear standards. The Senior Steel Composite Engineer will collaborate closely with design, construction, and client teams, supporting the reduction of rework, timely query resolution, and the safe, efficient realization of the project’s goals.
District Overview
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience spans all aspects of the nuclear market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure markets.
Location
This position is based in Darlington ON.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technical input on steel composite structures (multi-story platforms, heavy equipment supports) ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, and project specifications.
- Lead constructability assessments of design packages, identifying potential site issues and proposing practical solutions to minimize rework and optimize construction sequencing.
- Prepare and review construction method statements, interface with the planning team to align design delivery with construction schedules and client milestones.
- Respond to technical queries (TQs, RFIs) from site and client teams.
- Support the implementation of design methodologies and quality procedures, contributing to continuous improvement and team efficiency.
- Liaise with construction, procurement, and client representatives to ensure alignment of design intent with execution requirements.
- Support the Technical Manager in preparing KPIs, progress reports, and presentations for senior management and client updates.
Qualifications
- Post secondary education in civil engineering.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in structural steel/composite design and construction, preferably within nuclear, power, or large-scale industrial projects.
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng) Designation is considered an asset.
- Proven track record in constructability reviews and site-based engineering support.
- Strong knowledge of ASME codes and nuclear safety standards.
- Experience drafting and reviewing method statements, risk assessments, and construction schedules.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to manage queries and interface with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- High attention to detail and safety.
- Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated.
- Thrive in a fast paced-environment. #LI-IS1
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
