Nuclear Promise X

Design Engineering Intern at Nuclear Promise X (Ontario, Canada)

Nuclear Promise X· Ontario, Canada· $26–$31/hr·

Role details

Salary
$26–$31/hr
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Internship
Level
Internship

Job description

Current Opportunity Posting: We are actively hiring for 2 openings. Applications submitted through this posting will be considered for the current vacancies and may also be considered for future opportunities that align with a candidate's experience and interests.

🌍 About Us NPX partners with nuclear utilities and new reactor projects to unlock performance through innovation. We combine decades of nuclear expertise with AI, digital tools, and lean processes, to help plants run safer, smarter, and more cost-effectively. Our Design Engineering team scales this expertise through advanced electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation & control (I&C) design practices to clients across Canada.

🧠 The Role A Design Engineering Intern will gain hands on experience across a variety of nuclear design engineering projects. You’ll help resolve emergent issues, perform engineering calculations and analyses, support maintenance and procurement activities, and assist with minor design changes. You will gain meaningful, real-world experience, while applying classroom knowledge to practical challenges in the nuclear industry. You’ll bring curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills to a team that values fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Depending on your background and areas of interest, the role may align with either the Mechanical Design team or the Electrical & I&C Design team.

📝 Logistics

  • Location: Hybrid
  • Start: Winter Term (January Start)
  • Duration: 8-, 12-, or 16 – month
  • Salary Range: $26-31/hour (depending on the academic level)
  • Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to the client site in Bruce County, as required by project needs.

🎯 What You’ll Drive

  • Collaborate with design engineers and stakeholders to develop high‑quality designs and review supporting documentation, technical specs, codes, standards, and test/implementation plans.
  • Participate in plant walk‑downs to assess equipment and gather design inputs.
  • Prepare and present technical information to internal and external audiences.
  • Support daily project activities, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet quality expectations.
  • Contribute to innovation and technical advancement projects, including research into new technologies and their potential applications in the nuclear industry.
  • Incorporate lessons learned into processes to strengthen future design work.

✨ What You Bring

  • A background in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Results & Impact: you deliver measurable outcomes and business value.
  • Leadership & Influence: you elevate team performance and create influence without being asked.
  • Adaptability & Growth: you thrive in dynamic environments and embody a growth mindset.
  • Initiative & Innovation: you proactively identify and solve problems.
  • Cultural Amplification: you strengthen our culture and role model our values.

🌿 What You’ll Find Here To do great work, you need to be well in mind, body, and soul. At NPX, we design our environment around the whole person, not just the job they do.

  • 🧠 Mind: Tools and support for mental wellness, professional growth, and financial security.
  • 🧘‍♀️ Body: Health coverage, a spending account, and the freedom to rest and recharge.
  • 🌀 Soul: Meaningful work, alignment with your values, and time to refresh with time off.
  • 💰👀 Financial wellbeing? Covered. That means competitive pay and recognition for the impact you make.

NPX provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.

💬 Pssst. Just a heads up that we use AI to help in the filtering of candidates based on job-specific criteria. Humans decide who to move forward, and this way we're able to spend more of our time supporting our candidates directly.

Why work at Nuclear Promise X

  • Culture highlights: NPX emphasizes a flat, agile, and action-oriented culture. Employees describe it as a place where "your ideas matter from day one," regardless of seniority. The company is serious about diversity, equity, and inclusion, with proactive programs and a focus on dismantling systemic discrimination.
  • Remote/hybrid/office policy: Hybrid — most employees work primarily from home and visit client sites when necessary. There is no forced office mandate; the company empowers employees to choose the way that works best for them. Employees are distributed across Canada, with two physical offices in Kincardine and Port Elgin, Ontario.
  • Notable perks:
    • Competitive salary and extended health/dental insurance
    • Healthcare savings account
    • Flexible vacation time
    • Professional development fund
    • Career growth and development programs (including a structured new grad rotation program)
    • "NPX days off" (additional company-wide days)
    • Competitive maternity & parental leave
    • RRSP matching
    • Company swag
    • Volunteer and fun events (biweekly community impact meetings)
  • Engineering culture: The company hires developers, design engineers, data analysts, and AI developers, with a focus on rapid app development (PowerApps, full-stack) and cutting-edge AI projects. The tech stack emphasizes modern tools applied to nuclear operations. The "innovation mindset" is a core value — anyone can pitch an idea for an "x-project."
  • Employee reviews: On LinkedIn, NPX has a 3.5/5.0 overall rating (84 reviews). Breakdown: Work-Life Balance 3.5, Compensation 3.8, Culture 3.7, Career Opportunities 3.3. This suggests solid compensation and culture but room for improvement in career progression and work-life balance.

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