Project Engineer-in-Training

Overview  Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation. Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences.

We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all. TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.
Are you an Engineer-in-Training ready to grow and make an impact? You might be a great fit if you bring some of the following:

Solid mechanical foundation: you enjoy contributing to the design, analysis, and delivery of mechanical systems and components

Hands-on, curious mindset: you are excited to support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting alongside experienced engineers and technicians

A collaborative approach: you work well with others, ask thoughtful questions, and help integrate designs across disciplines

A desire to learn and grow: you are eager to build your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your engineering career in a supportive environment

Responsibilities

Provide support on portions of larger projects and/or short-term work assignments with a moderate scope including conceptual design, detailed design, procurement/fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of specialized equipment, with timelines less than 1 year

Write technical documents such as requirements specification, drawings/schematics, engineering reports, etc.

Manage safety on the job by ensuring all installation and maintenance work is done in accordance with TRIUMF procedures and safety protocols

Collaborate with the Design and Fabrication Group on the preparation of engineering drawings and fabrication of components

Supervision Exercised

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities with this position. The successful candidate will provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or technical employees

You will coordinate the field installation of equipment, commission and troubleshoot with TRIUMF technicians or external contractors

Knowledge and Skills
Leadership, Business, And Communication Skills

Excellent oral and written technical communication skills in English.

Ability to present technical information clearly in an appropriate style, and persuade others in a straightforward situation

Ability to build productive working relationships with physicists, designers, technicians, engineers, and project managers.

Ability to be curious, ask probing questions, and listen carefully

Knowledgeable to solve straight-forward problems within mechanical engineering and able to work with other disciplines to effectively integrate designs into systems.

Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and plan work to meet customer deliverables.

Technical Skills

Experience with Solid Works or equivalent CAD software

Experience applying mechanical engineering analysis in the areas of machine design, strength of materials, structural stress analysis, fluid flow, or heat transfer.

Strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgement, and attention to details

Experience in preparation and review of mechanical drawings for manufacturing.

Awareness of relevant safety regulations and practices

Experience with mechanical assembly work and basic tools

Familiarity with common manufacturing processes

Assets (Not Required)

Knowledge of Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience with cranes and rigging

Experience with ANSYS or an equivalent CAE software

Experience with Mathcad or similar software to document engineering calculations

Design experience with gaskets and seals

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