Senior Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose: 
Worley is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Kincardine, Ontario with extensive experience in the Ontario nuclear industry. You will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality design packages while maintaining Worley’s standards for safety, compliance, and technical excellence. You will take responsibility for the Electrical engineering and design team assigned to you and their design output with respect to quality, cost, and schedule requirements for specific projects. Self-motivated individuals with a desire to solve complex engineering problems, who show effective team leadership and communication skills, will be ideally suitable for this role.

You will be part of a growing team that is embedded in the transformation of Ontario’s Nuclear fleet, working on critical projects, some of the most ambitious clean energy programs in the world.  Why join Worley’s Nuclear team:

• The scale of impact — supporting cornerstone projects that power millions of homes with zero-emissions energy.
• The engineering culture — technically rigorous, quality-driven, and execution-focused.
• The people — high-performing, collaborative teams who care deeply about what they do.
• The opportunity to grow — not just personally, but to help shape the next generation of nuclear professionals.

If you’re looking for more than a job — if you want to help build the future of energy — we’re hiring across all disciplines. Come work where it matters. 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Lead Engineer and supervise the work of other engineers, designers, drafting and GID (Global Integrated Delivery) team.
• Perform designing/engineering work/deliverables as part of the Electrical team.
• Ability to interpret client specifications.
• Coordinate/Communicate with other disciplines and the client.
• Support the Scope definition, estimation, and progress control of Electrical engineering activities.
• Support/ensure resource allocation based on project schedule requirements.
• Lead RFP, Estimations, Detailed Engineering, and field support project activities.
• Familiarity with client standards and ability to interpret client specifications.
• Support quality assurance and verification role on engineering deliverables.
• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working, and getting team members working with you, within the provisions and guidelines of the Worley Quality Assurance system.
• Assist and support junior/intermediate/senior personnel within the Electrical engineering team.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in Electrical engineering.
• Resolves discrepancies between Worley and its Customer's requirements.
• Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
• Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and follow required checking procedures.
• May be required to provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide construction management support for clients as required.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, engineers, and other disciplines.

What you will bring:
Technical and Industry Experience: 

• Extensive design management experience for the nuclear power industry and related construction/industrial projects.
• Relevant experience in design management, development and planning.
• Experience in overseeing design/engineering teams.
• Knowledge of Engineering Oversight Guidelines.
• Leadership role supporting multiple small to mid-sized projects.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation would be an asset/preferable.
• Familiar with digital tools, digitization and data acquisition experience are an asset.
• Required specialized experience in the nuclear industry:
  • Demonstrated experience in nuclear processes and standards.
  • Designing all aspects of electrical power distribution systems for nuclear plants, including grounding and lightning protection. Experience in working with nuclear safety-related systems.
  • Fire Alarm system design, heat tracing design and cathodic protection systems.
  • Experience in the design of Security projects for Nuclear Power plants, including Physical Barrier Systems and controls related to these systems. This requires experience in both hardware and software requirements.
• Strong knowledge on the development of the following deliverables.
  • MV and LV systems.
  • Protection & Control.
  • HV knowledge an asset/preferable.
  • Single line diagrams, schematics, interconnection and wiring diagram.
  • Layouts – lighting and grounding, cable routing design.
  • Substation and MCC design.
  • Electrical calculations. 
  • Power System Studies.
  • HVAC, Ventilation, and Fire Alarm/control system Experience.
• Preparation of Specifications and Contract Documentation. 
• Prepare electrical design and calculations in accordance with the relevant Canadian Codes / Standards and client preferences.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices.
• Working knowledge of Power System software e.g., ETAP will be an asset.
• Team player, with excellent organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design software.
• Basic knowledge of SmartPlant Electrical software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Senior-level experience in direct Electrical engineering in the Nuclear Industry.
• P. Eng (Ontario) designation preferred or to be able to register.
• Valid Security Clearance for the Canadian Nuclear Industry.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at:  TA.AMERICAS@worley.com

Moving forward together
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Ready to join us? Apply now to submit your CV.