Civil Engineer (Engineer V)
One (1) 2-year Term position
Hilyard Place, Saint John, New Brunswick
Competition # E21597-2025

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

As part of the Advanced Reactor Development (ARD) team, the Engineer V (Civil) provides engineering and technical support in the civil/structural discipline in the deployment of new nuclear builds at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station site.

Key functions include:

• Provide civil/structural engineering technical expertise/knowledge (Subject Matter Expert) as part of being an "Informed Customer" for the ARD team. This includes, but is not limited to, providing oversight and reviewing assessments, reports, drawings, specifications, etc. from a civil/structural perspective prepared by external companies (3rd party).
• Prepare Scopes of Work, Request for Proposals, Purchase Orders & Change Orders for assessments and studies by external companies (3rd party) in support of the deployment of new nuclear builds.
• Provide civil/structural engineering support preparing/writing technical assessments and studies by the ARD team (in-house) in support of the deployment of new nuclear builds.

Our ideal teammate will have:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree, Bachelor of Engineering, or Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer in good standing within the Province of New Brunswick
• Eight years of engineering (with five in the area of civil/structural) work-related experience following graduation
• Specialized expertise in one or more of the following, such as:

o civil/structural design of concrete and steel structures

o design and drawing review (concept, preliminary, detailed)

o loading analysis

o radiation shielding/barriers

o containment structures

o specification, technical requirement, and scope of work development

o construction

o geotechnical

o seismic

• Familiarity with and knowledge of relevant codes and standards, such as:

o National Building Code of Canada

o CSA A23.3 - Design of Concrete Structures

o CSA S16 - Design of Steel Structures

o CSA N291 - Requirements for Nuclear Safety-Related Structures

o CSA N287.4 - Construction, Fabrication, and Installation Requirements for Concrete Containment Structures for Nuclear Power Plants

If no candidate is identified who meets the specified criteria for the Engineer V position above, preference will be given to candidates who meet the following qualifications and will be considered for classification as an Engineer I-IV.

• A Bachelor of Science Degree, Bachelor of Engineering, or Bachelor of Applied Science in civil/structural discipline
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer or Member in Training in the Province of New Brunswick.
• Four years of engineering (with three in the area of civil/structural) work-related experience following graduation
• Specialized expertise in one or more of the following, such as:

o civil/structural design of concrete and steel structures

o design and drawing review (concept, preliminary, detailed)

o loading analysis

o radiation shielding/barriers

o containment structures

o specification, technical requirement, and scope of work development

o construction

o geotechnical

o seismic

• Familiarity with and knowledge of relevant codes and standards, such as:

o National Building Code of Canada

o CSA A23.3 - Design of Concrete Structures

o CSA S16 - Design of Steel Structures

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

Due to security requirements at Canadian Nuclear facilities, the successful candidate will require a Site Access Security Clearance which includes verification of background information, references, a Criminal Record Name Check and a Canadian Security Intelligence Service security recommendation.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Holly Tissington at [email protected].

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, January 15, 2025

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.