Project Engineer

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.

Mechanical expertise:  design, analyze, and deliver specialized systems from

concept through commissioning

Hands-on leadership:  coordinate installation, testing, and troubleshooting with technicians and cross-disciplinary teams

Problem solver & collaborator:  balance quality, cost, and schedule while

integrating designs across engineering disciplines

Growth-minded:  eager to contribute to Canada's leading scientific infrastructure and take on increasing responsibility

What's in it for you?

• Work on world-class science projects that push the boundaries of discovery 
• Collaborate with top-tier engineers, scientists, and technicians in a multidisciplinary environment 
• Grow your career through mentorship, challenging projects, and leadership opportunities 
• Make a real impact on Canada's national research infrastructure and innovation 
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits 
• Work-life balance starting with generous 3-week vacation and growing into 4 weeks after two years  

There is an exciting opportunity for an intermediate level Project Engineer to join us and demonstrate excellence in engineering practices. 

The successful candidate will join the Project Engineering Group, a dedicated group of mechanical engineers assigned to diverse project teams tasked with designing, building, and commissioning scientific and technical infrastructure to further TRIUMF's research goals. This position will serve as a fully qualified Professional mechanical engineer or Engineer-in-Training.

The successful candidate will apply their knowledge and skills in the mechanical design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of TRIUMF's key projects, starting with Canada's most advanced isotope laboratory (ARIEL) and later moving to investigating the properties of Ultra-Cold Neutrons (UCN). There will also be the opportunity to provide engineering support for TRIUMF's full portfolio of projects when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take ownership and create designs in accordance with all applicable codes, standards and legislation, as well as TRIUMF's Professional Practice Management Plan.

• Significantly contribute to a moderately complex engineering scope including conceptual design, detailed design, procurement/fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of specialized equipment, with timelines less than 1 year.

• Be a proactive team player on the project team to achieve scientific and engineering deliverables while managing the balance of quality, costs, and schedule.

• Collaborate in cross-functional work including coordination across engineering disciplines and with specialists

• Write and review technical documents such as requirements specification, drawings/schematics, engineering reports, commissioning reports, operating manuals, etc.

• Identify the need for engineering review that lies outside of the candidate's expertise

• Manage safety on the job by ensuring all installation and maintenance work is done in accordance with TRIUMF procedures and safety protocols, and seek to improve upon best practices

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

• Coordinate the field installation of equipment, and commission and troubleshoot with TRIUMF technicians or external contractors

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• Provide constructive technical guidance, training, oversight and motivation to technicians, designers, millwrights, and students, including mentorship to more junior engineers across multiple teams

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Leadership, Business, and Communication skills:

• Excellent oral and written technical communication skills in English.

• Ability to comfortably explain/present difficult situations clearly and attains agreement with internal team members

• Capability to build consensus among physicists, designers, technicians, engineers, and project managers.

• Ability to effectively integrate designs into systems.

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

• Ability to coordinate the field installation of equipment, commission and troubleshoot with TRIUMF technicians or external contractors

Technical skills:

• Experience with SolidWorks PDM or equivalent CAD software

• Experience applying fundamental mechanical engineering analysis in any 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.

• Experience with mechanical assembly work, power tools and common manufacturing processes

Although not a requirement, any combination of the below knowledge, skills and experience would be considered an asset to your application:

• Experience with ANSYS or equivalent CAE software

• Experience with Mathcad or similar software to document engineering calculations

• Experience with Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Any experience with nuclear facilities and equipment design for radiation environments

• Experience with cranes and rigging

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER:

The position requires you to be given Advanced Radiation Protection Training and designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.  This will give you the basic awareness of what radiation is, its health effects, and how to safely work near radioactive materials and sources, focusing on minimizing exposure using principles such as time, distance, and shielding. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• 4 to 7 years of professional industry experience in progressively more complex, similar roles would suit this role best.

• Bachelor's or higher degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, engineering physics with a mechanical specialization

• Registered as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PEng) with Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) in good standing, or eligibility for immediate registration or transfer from another province within 3 months.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

COMPENSATION:

Annual salary of $91,545.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan.

Position type:

Hours per week:

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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