NSS is the most rapidly growing engineering and nuclear safety analysis company in Canada, providing specialized services primarily to the power generation industry. Located in downtown Toronto, NSS has a staff of approximately 400 engineers and scientists, and we provide technical solutions to more than 50 clients world wide. NSS is a member of the AMEC global family, which designs, delivers and supports infrastructure development, from technical services to international landmark projects, with a staff of over 20,000 in offices all around the world.
JOB TITLE: Developmental Student # of Students Required: 5
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario - University & College Streets
You will be a member of one of a number of multi-disciplined teams in the Engineering, Technical Support Services or Commercial Operations groups.
Job duties:
The work involves performing safety and engineering analyses using state-of-the-art engineering software, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines. This may include analysis and preparation of documents in support of regulatory submissions. Students may participate in the development, verification, testing, documentation and validation of computer codes used in safety and engineering analysis, and in the development of new analytical methods and models related to safety and licensing issues. Typical projects may include:
- Creating, verifying and running computer-based models to simulate nuclear power plant system (thermalhydraulic) or reactor core (physics) response during normal operation or transient conditions
- Performing calculations to demonstrate fitness for service or service life of plant structural components (e.g. piping)
- Performing probabilistic risk analysis to quantify and demonstrate acceptability of the risks (safety and/or economic) associated with plant operation
- Performing assessments of plant system design and operation to establish or modify safety requirements (e.g. to support plant process optimization).
The following knowledge is essential in order to perform the job:
The successful candidate is expected to have sound fundamental knowledge of engineering and/or science principles. The position is suitable for candidates with superior analytical and problem solving skills, as well as an aptitude in numerical/computational analysis. Candidates with advanced knowledge in various disciplines, such as computational fluid dynamics, two-phase flow and heat transfer, engineering material properties, risk assessment, and physics are highly desirable. Excellent written and oral communication, time management, and interpersonal skills are required.
Professional development you will receive:
You will learn about the use of analysis software and analysis methods. You will be given the opportunity to contribute to the success of our business by undertaking technically challenging projects, with coaching and direction from staff who are highly experienced in the chemical, environment and power generation industries.
Discipline(s) Required:
Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Materials, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Science, Engineering Physics, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
Level: 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year
Duration: 4 months - May to August 2008
Additional Job Conditions:
The work is based in an engineering office in downtown Toronto, but occasional travel to our clients' sites, experimental facilities, and for meetings with other specialists may be required.
Instructions for Applying to NSS Opportunities:
1. Please submit your resume and transcripts electronically to tor.employment@amec.com by Friday, February 18, 2008.
2. In the Subject of your email, please quote Summer Student - 2008.
3. Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
NSS has a diverse workforce and is a company committed to providing equitable employment opportunities.