Senior Materials Engineer

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is currently seeking a Materials/Welding Engineer to join our Materials, Welding, and Chemistry – Engineering Excellence team. This position is for a senior‑level engineer who demonstrates strong technical capability and growing leadership in materials, metallurgical, and welding engineering, with a particular emphasis on manufacturing and fabrication support in nuclear and other regulated environments.

Your role

• Lead and perform materials, metallurgical, and welding engineering activities in support of component manufacturing, refurbishment, construction, readiness reviews, shop surveillance, vendor technical evaluations, and resolution of non‑conformances related to materials and field installation.
• Perform materials, metallurgical, and welding‑related work in an engineering environment and prepare technical documents in accordance with AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements used in the Canadian nuclear industry.
• Provide advanced technical guidance on welding processes, procedures, qualifications, repairs, and acceptance criteria for pressure‑retaining and structural components.
• Support and resolve manufacturing and fabrication issues, including weld quality, metallurgical condition, heat treatment, dimensional control, cleanliness, handling, and inspection findings.
• Support major refurbishment projects and new nuclear builds in Canada and abroad, as they relate to materials, metallurgical, and welding considerations.
• Serve as a technical authority in welding and manufacturing engineering, providing guidance on welding processes, procedures, qualifications, repairs, and acceptance criteria for nuclear and pressure boundary components.
• Develop, review, and approve welding specifications, WPS/PQRs, weld repair plans, manufacturing procedures, and technical dispositions in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and QA programs.
• Perform and/or support failure analyses, fitness‑for‑service assessments, and root‑cause investigations associated with fabrication‑ or welding‑related issues.
• Interface with clients, suppliers, fabricators, inspectors, and testing laboratories to support effective technical resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Complete assigned scope of work and/or tasks within established budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

About you

• Engineering degree or graduate degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related discipline, with relevant coursework and/or work experience in materials applications.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario would be preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in materials, metallurgical, and welding engineering, with demonstrated involvement in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or refurbishment activities.
• Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical industries (nuclear preferred) is strongly preferred.
• Experience interpreting NDE results, inspection reports, and laboratory test data to support manufacturing and engineering decisions.
• Working knowledge of CSA N285 series, ASME BPV Code Sections II, III, V, and IX, and other applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear and pressure equipment manufacturing.
• Direct manufacturing experience with ASME Section III or Section VIII components is required, preferably involving nuclear product fabrication.
• Strong working knowledge of welding engineering and manufacturing practices, including welding processes, procedure and welder qualification, weld metallurgy, heat‑affected zone behavior, and fabrication‑related defects.
• Familiar with metallurgical laboratory techniques for examination of microstructure and properties of metals (carbon steel, stainless steel) and welds of the materials.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing‑ and welding‑related degradation mechanisms, including fatigue, corrosion, cracking, and service‑induced damage.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team and provide day‑to‑day technical guidance to less‑experienced staff.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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