Director, Engineering
Job in
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
AtkinsRéalis
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Director, Engineering
Atkins
Réalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.
The Engineering Director will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects. This position involves overseeing engineering activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving innovation in plant design and construction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nuclear engineering, project management, and team leadership.
Location – Mississauga, ON.
Your role within the team:
Leadership and Management:
Assist the Engineering Director in leading the engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.Oversee the day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.Provide leadership and coaching to management roles and senior professional staff executing commercial and internal work packages and projects.Be accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams.Project Oversight:
Manage the design, development, and implementation of SMR projects.Ensure all engineering activities comply with regulatory standards and safety protocols.Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, construction, and operations, to ensure seamless project execution.Technical Expertise:
Provide technical leadership in the design and optimization of SMRs.Stay updated with the latest advancements in nuclear technology and integrate new innovations into project designs.Conduct technical reviews and assessments to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure all engineering activities adhere to local, national, and international regulatory requirements.Liaise with regulatory bodies to obtain necessary approvals and certifications.Develop and implement quality assurance and control processes.Stakeholder Engagement:
Communicate project progress and technical details to stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and regulatory authorities.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support project goals.Resourcing:
Forecast resource demands for the assigned work scope, including skills, capabilities, and durations.Define the structure of the project team for their scope of accountability, including reporting relationships.Hire and release staff, secondees, and contractors from the team as required.Negotiate with other Engineering Directors to optimize the use of available staff.Provide oversight for onboarding of new staff and training.Ensure qualified and appropriate staff are working on the project and are assigned work within their experience and skills.Training and Mentorship:
Organize and direct the development of project-specific training courses as necessary.Mentor and/or organize mentoring of staff to maintain and improve staff performance and capabilities.Ensure all project training and qualification records are up-to-date, and required training and qualifications are completed/updated on time.Project Objectives and KPI:
Help staff set SMART objectives aligned with project demands.Track, analyze, and develop/execute plans to improve project targeted Key Performance Indicators and objectives.Staff Performance and Performance Reviews:
Drive accountability by providing clear expectations and performance measures, meaningful feedback, recognizing and rewarding achievements, and taking disciplinary steps when warranted.Develop and implement corrective measures to improve the performance of individuals.Provide feedback and effective recommendations into functional hire/fire processes.Manage project-related human resource issues and effectively resolve work performance problems as they relate to the project, working as appropriate with Functional Engineering.Provide day-to-day interpretation and application of the negotiated agreements with bargaining agents as they affect the rights, obligations, and working conditions of employees.Proposals:
Participate in the preparation of commercial and internal proposals and approve the technical content of proposals prepared under their direction.Project Execution:
Provide overall technical direction for engineering work per the approved project scope and schedule.Support the Project Director in execution of the day-to-day oversight activities.Be responsible for meeting the QA program requirements and change control process.Ensure that the deliverables from their team meet customer requirements specified in the contract and overall alignment with nuclear codes and standards.Manage the overall project engineering change control process, ensuring the design is defined, controlled, verified, and that all design…
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