Project Engineer

Decommissioning Engineer

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you and let you apply your mechanical or electrical engineering expertise to complex decommissioning projects? Can you see yourself working in a multi-disciplinary team to plan and execute work packages, solve technical problems, and keep projects moving safely and efficiently? Do you like collaborating with subject matter experts, contractors, and project teams while seeing your designs implemented in the field? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Participating in short- and long-range engineering and project planning to support decommissioning objectives.
• Providing practical, economical engineering solutions and advanced technical advice to resolve project issues.
• Interpreting and evaluating data from engineering investigations and recommending necessary changes to specifications, plans, techniques, and materials.
• Providing expert advice on design, production, methods, and equipment selection to meet project requirements.
• Evaluating completed results against standards, objectives, specifications, and quality assurance requirements.
• Developing and taking responsibility for project work packages covering design, construction, commissioning, and facility decommissioning activities.
• Preparing and reviewing technical scopes of work, specifications, and documentation to support procurement and execution.
• Identifying, assessing, and initiating changes to approved design and construction work scope when required.
• Conducting field walkdowns to verify design parameters, construction progress, and operational readiness.
• Proactively supporting and implementing the project quality assurance plan throughout the work.
• Liaising professionally with external design consultants and contractors and representing the organization in a professional capacity.
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to safety regulations, procedures, and event-free tools during all work activities.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • University degree in engineering or applied science (mechanical, electrical, or related) or equivalent, with significant related experience.
  • Eligibility for membership in a provincial engineering association.
• Experience
  • Significant related engineering experience in a field of specialization.
  • Previous supervisory experience is considered an asset.
  • Eligibility for membership in a provincial engineering association (for example, APEGM).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of engineering codes and standards used in design, construction, commissioning, and decommissioning.
  • Ability to work to tight timelines in support of site-wide decommissioning plans and schedules.
  • Strong computer skills, including document preparation; understanding of CADD tools.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence, and build consensus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach with a questioning mindset.
  • Demonstrated organization, planning, time management, detail orientation, and prioritization.
  • Leadership mindset with the ability to coach peers, provide constructive feedback, and empower others.
  • Confidence engaging managers and directors to solicit advice and promote implementation strategies.
  • Initiative and judgment to maintain workflow and record accuracy; high motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work extended hours and off-normal shifts to support project needs.
  • Knowledge of facility decommissioning and relevant policies and procedures considered an asset.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security."

Working Conditions:

• This position is part of the WPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WPEG Union Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you'll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
• Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we're reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan for your future security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL. Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests—a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home. CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land.