Reporting to the Vice President of Monark Engineering, the Project Engineering Director - Civil plays a pivotal strategic and technical leadership role in advancing our Monark New Build. This role is ideal for a seasoned nuclear professional who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence, innovation, and people leadership.
The Project Engineering Director – Civil shall provide strategic and principal leadership role with respect to their assigned technical disciplines of the Monark New Build Project. They are responsible for building and sustaining a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and technicians with primary accountability for the civil & structural scope of the project. This team will deliver their assigned new build design on time, on budget and with quality.
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Lead the development and modernization of in-house civil/structural engineering and drafting capabilities aligned with long-term OEM strategy.
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Ensure optimal department sizing, including workforce planning to meet current and future project demands.
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Drive succession planning, talent development, and knowledge transfer across the organization.
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Promote a strong nuclear safety culture based on INPO standards and ensure robust training and qualification programs.
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Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
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Oversee Technical Managers, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and implementation of performance metrics to improve team effectiveness.
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Strengthen relationships with customers and stakeholders through active engagement, industry representation, and support of STEM and brand initiatives.
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Manage operational and technical functions, including budgets, resource planning, engineering governance, quality assurance, and development of best practices.
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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensed in Canada and/or the U.S., in good standing.
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Minimum 16 years of engineering experience, including design, leadership, and nuclear site project exposure.
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Strong knowledge of nuclear plant systems, operations, regulatory frameworks, and applicable codes/standards (including National Building Code of Canada).
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Proficiency in 3D drafting and structural analysis tools (e.g., SmartPlant 3D) and seismic analysis for nuclear applications.
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Established credibility and professional network within the nuclear industry, especially with CANDU stakeholders.
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Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in high-performance environments.
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Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, mentoring, and project planning capabilities.
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Experience in talent management, succession planning, hiring, and willingness to travel, with security clearance eligibility required.
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