Civil Project Engineer - Nuclear

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating in the nuclear market, providing solutions from small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental, and nuclear security capabilities. With 135 years of construction and engineering excellence, we serve power utilities, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawa or surrounding areas, or willing to relocate.

• Prepare requisitions that meet design specifications and applicable codes and standards, drawings, systems classification records, bill of materials, etc.
• Prepare technical specifications or proposal RFQ’s to support proposal or project execution.
• Evaluate vendors’ quotations and recommend vendor selection based on performance specifications, pricing and guarantees.
• Identify requirements for purchasing items and services.
• Implement and assign the Quality Assurance program for procured items.
• Review customer specifications and design documents.
• Interface with the design service and customer on design‑related matters.
• Support the constructability review team as part of the design evolution, and interface with design engineering to address findings and resolve issues.
• Receive, review, accept, assemble, and maintain documentation for use in preparing work packages for design compliance.
• Communicate technical and quality requirements to the preparation of construction drawings, procedures, etc.
• Support proposal development for engineering services and engineered equipment.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to Project Coordinators.
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator, Trades Supervision, and Quality Specialist to complete the CITP.
• Coordinate and support preparation of the commissioning/pre‑operational test plan in accordance with the test/plant specification.
• Conduct final walk‑down and approve walk‑down punch lists as required for construction close‑out.
• Collaborate with external engineers and internal team to create detailed technical drawings and schematics.
• Provide support on technical solutions to non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and/or site requirements for permanent works.
• Establish interface control, including assignment of responsibility and preparation of procedures among participating design organizations for review, approval, release, distribution, and revision of documents involving design interfaces.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Minimum of 10+ years as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, construction, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with concrete material codes and standards.
• Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawings & specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to the project.
• Proficiency in construction industry software (e.g., Primavera Scheduling, AutoCAD, SAP).
• Knowledge of nuclear codes and standards (CSA, ASME, ASTM, AWS, etc.) and nuclear class equipment procurement.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction change management processes.
• Proven organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines and tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Flexibility to work in both field and office. #LI‑GH

• 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 instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and policies.
• Work during normal operating hours and complete work within given deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various locations and conditions; may vary.

We offer our full‑time 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.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.