Nuclear Energy Engineering Design Leader
HybridToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead a multidisciplinary internal team delivering technically robust solutions to Ontario's nuclear sector, including OPG, Bruce Power, and CNL, while providing clear engineering oversight and quality expectations. Develop and implement a 3 to 5-year Nuclear Design Technical Capability Plan, defining priority disciplines and performance expectations to strengthen delivery frameworks. Guide the nuclear quality systems approach for CSA N286 and N299 compliance, coordinate structured partnerships with professional services firms and contractors, and represent GHD at industry events to build thought leadership. Maintain deep expertise in SMR technologies, regulatory processes, and supply-chain constraints to translate market requirements into actionable delivery strategies. Work across markets to mentor emerging professionals and embed consistent nuclear-grade standards. Hybrid schedule three days in-office; travel across Ontario required.
Required Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Project Manager, or equivalent nuclear industry credential
- 10–20+ years of experience in the nuclear sector, including positions with utilities, EPC firms, testing labs, technology vendors, engineering firms, or regulatory/regulatory-adjacent organizations
- Deep experience engaging with Ontario's nuclear owners/operators (OPG, Bruce Power, CNL), including understanding of organizational structure, investment programs, contracting models, governance culture, and decision-making pathways
- Strong working knowledge of building nuclear engineering capability and delivering in accordance with nuclear quality programs, including CSA N286/N299, utility procurement processes, safety culture, and readiness requirements
- Experience planning, managing, or delivering work in areas such as SMR development, CANDU refurbishment, decommissioning, balance-of-plant design, field engineering, or nuclear environmental assessment
- Proven track record of establishing partnerships across engineering firms, constructors, manufacturers, and technology developers
- Experience developing long-term technical capability plans, delivery frameworks, or discipline growth strategies within the nuclear sector
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence senior stakeholders, and navigate complex organizational environments
- Familiarity with federal/provincial nuclear policy, CNSC regulatory processes, and energy system planning in Ontario
- Ability to interpret market, regulatory, and client requirements and translate them into technical priorities, capability investments, and actionable delivery strategy
- Skilled interpersonal communicator with strong emotional intelligence, able to address complex issues with tact, diplomacy, and a solutions-oriented mindset
- Ability and willingness to travel across Ontario (Darlington, Pickering, Bruce, Chalk River, Toronto)
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