Design Technologist

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Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.
Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.
Location: 393 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Department: Design and Engineering Services
Reports to: Design Drafting Supervisor
Starting Salary: $83,370.74 Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.
What We OfferAt Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.
Purpose:
The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
Growth:
To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
Innovation
: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
Diversity
: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
Total Compensation
: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.
Accountabilities: How You Will Make an ImpactThe Engineering Programs, Drafting & Modelling Section of the Design Engineering Services Department is currently growing to respond to the needs of our nuclear portfolio including power generation utilities in Canada and Europe. We are looking for highly motivated drafting designers to:
Perform an administration role or support the administration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms
Perform drafting/designing and modeling tasks in the areas of mechanical, civil, electrical, structural and/or architectural design for nuclear power plants and/or similar facilities
Interface effectively with engineers on multi-disciplinary projects
Stay current with developments within their field of expertise
Other duties as assigned
What You Need to Succeed
Diploma in Architectural, Mechanical, Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering Technology (or equivalent).
Proficiency in one or more 2D/3D design packages including but not limited to:
Autodesk Suite: AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Electrical, Raster Design, Revit, Navisworks, Inventor, BIM Collaborate
SolidWorks, SharePoint, Solid Edge
Knowledge of using 3D laser scanning equipment while doing field walkdowns and post processing of associated point cloud data to support brown field design projects would be an asset.
Experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM) is required.
Expertise in one or more specific areas of the following:
Structural design of steel and concrete structures, connections, shop drawings and fabrication detailing
Piping isometrics, piping modeling, and pipe support design
Flow diagrams (P&ID & PFDs), and electrical/instrumentation wiring diagrams
Mechanical details of machine(s) and similar components
Electrical design of stations, single line and wiring diagrams
Good understanding of Nuclear Quality Assurance requirements and applicable industry design standards is considered an asset.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and specifications, such as CSA, ASME, ASTM, ACI guides.
Excellent time management skills to prioritize assigned work and to coordinate multiple activities efficiently.
Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
Considered a specialist in one or more field of technology contributing to the success of the company
Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis
Expertise in computer applications related to the field of technology
Demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of peers and other team members.
A period of 5 years minimum experience is considered necessary.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.
Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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