Job Description
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders that are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. Canada’s plan will only proceed in an area with informed and willing hosts, where the municipality, First Nation and Métis communities, and others in the area are working together to implement it. The NWMO plans to select a site in 2024, and two areas remain in our site selection process: the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area in northwestern Ontario and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation-South Bruce area in southern Ontario.Sr. Engineer/Technical Officer – (Civil/Environmental Water Management) (Employment Status: Fulltime)Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 2 St. Clair Avenue EastJob Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Design Integration, the successful candidate will provide technical advice, guidance and consultation in development, management and control of the water management systems design basis associated with engineered and natural water systems and its associated civil disciplines during conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases of the APM Deep Geological Repository (DGR) project for Canada’s used nuclear fuel.As a member of the Design Authority organization, the successful candidate will provide technical expertise on the design basis of water management systems for both subsurface and surface facilities, their associated civil Structures, Systems and Components (SSCs) and integration with natural water systems at the APM DGR site.The incumbent will also provide the NWMO technical teams (both internal and external) with oversight design support on applicable regulatory requirements. The engineering deliverables produced will support Regulatory License applications submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).This role will interface with a multi-discipline engineering team from traditional industrial, nuclear, and mining disciplines; technical teams from Safety Assessment and Geoscience, Environmental as well as the Regulatory Affairs team at the NWMO. This is a Progression-In Place role. Applicants with lesser experience qualifications or experience may be considered for aposition at a lower rate and be progressed in place with plan of career development.Perform as a technical expert on water management system design.Provide technical guidance and consultation on design basis of civil, structural, and architectural Structures, Systems and Components (SSCs) related to subsurface and surface-based water management systems and the associated regulatory requirements and industry standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams developing detailed designs, technical specifications, construction drawings and other design documentation considering key factors such as water quality, flow rate requirements, pressure requirements, and environmental impact requirements. Lead projects and contracts. Participate in the development and issuance of contracting documents, Request for Proposal (RFP’s), evaluation and selection of contractors. Review work plans; review technical reports and outputs; monitor/report on contractor performance against work plans and schedule.Prepare, own, manage and control related to water management systems such as design requirements and design criteria etc.Review, provide oversight and accept water system designs and their associated civil SSCs designs prepared by external design contractors.Review various hydraulic/water management models prepared by external design contractors, identify potential issues, and propose effective solutions.Produce reports, presentations and/or other documents including design reports, design requirements, design criteria, engineering drawings, design descriptions, design manuals, design guides, technical specifications, technical design memorandums, etc. for internal cross-functional organizations as well as external regulatory bodies and general public outreach.Participate and/or chair meetings with internal groups to ensure engineering technical documentation suite produced internally and by external design contractors satisfies all project requirements.Interface with internal/ external parties throughout the lifecycle of the projects to provide recommendations on practical and effective solutions to water management decision basis as per applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.Ensure proper quality checks are performed by the respective project teams for all design work performed in compliance with governance.Organize and manage Independent Third-Party Code Compliance Reviews of engineering designs, where required, as per NWMO’s Conduct of Engineering governance and applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.Represent the NWMO or support other NWMO technical staff at public commission hearings or other regulatory bodies, conferences and workshops, and public facing events, as required.Stay current with developments within field of expertise through reference to relevant technical publications, and regular interface with internal and external experts and research and educational bodies.Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.This is aProgression-In Placerole. Applicants with lesser experience qualifications or experience may be considered for aposition at a lower rate and be progressed in place with plan of career development.A 4-year university degree in Civil Engineering (Focus on Engineered Systems for Water Management), Environmental or Chemical Engineering from a recognized institution or an equivalent level of education.Over 6 years of relevant experience in Civil/Water Management engineering consulting, EPC/EPCM, or relevant environment.Previous experience working on large industrial projects (nuclear, electrical generation, mines or metal mills, oil and gas facilities, or industrial facilities) with respect to water management engineering, water distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants, flood management projects, watershed assessments, hydrologic modelling, or geospatial evaluations.In-depth knowledge of water management engineering principles, practices, and methodologies.Strong knowledge of environmental impact assessment processes and sustainable design practices.Understanding and application of Conduct of Engineering governance in principle including Engineering Change Control processes to manage and control engineering and design changes.Expertise in one or more discipline specific areas,e.g., water treatment systems, subsurface and surface hydraulic models, stormwater management systems, etc.Experience in contract management (i.e., creation of requests for proposals, bid evaluation, ongoing management, contract close out, etc.).Demonstrated experience in application of CNSC REGDOC 2.9.1 (Environmental Protection), CNSC REGDOC 2.11. (Waste Management), and CSA N288 and CSA N292 serieswill be considered as an asset.Experience in groundwater/surface water design and analysis for support of environmental assessments. Such as: Site Water Management Plan;Site Water Balance (inflows/outflows/diversion);Process / mine dewatering;Water quality control (sediment/chemistry/treatment).Experience in generating/assessing cost estimates for surface and subsurface water management systems.Experience in project management, including plan development, resourcing, schedule tracking, contract management and problem resolution.Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and interact with external contractors.Experience in communicating effectively in both oral and written form including excellent professional writing and presentation skills.Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications and procedures, governmental regulation, policies and procedures and technical reports.Self-directed learner who displays initiative, problem recognition, synthesis and problem solving ability.The following skills and experience are considered assets:Registered as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers of Ontario.Experience in Design Oversight of external design contractors on behalf of Owner’s Organization.Sound knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC), and other hydraulics and civil discipline relevant national codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning of nuclear, mining, and other heavy industrial facilities.Demonstrated knowledge of CSA N286, Management System Requirements for Nuclear Facilities or ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems standards.Working knowledge of the following key Civil/Building Structure/Storm Water Management codes and standards (note: this is not an exhaustive list): Ontario Building Code (OBC);Ontario Provincial Standards for Roads and Public Works (OPS);o CSA S6 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code;CSA S900 Structural Design of Wastewater Treatment Plants;CSA Z240.10.1 Site preparation, foundation, and installation of buildingCSA W211 Management standard for stormwater systems;CSA PLUS 4013Technical guide: Development, interpretation and use of rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) information: Guideline for Canadian water resources practitioners;CSA-A23.1, A23.2, A23.3.Experience in Road and Stormwater System design and construction.Experience working with hydraulics engineering design software like Hydro-CAD, Storm-CAD, GIS, EPANET, SWMM, HEC-RAS, etc.Experience working with CAD software like AutoCAD or Bentley Micro-station.Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office(Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and pension plan.The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact Us.