Engineering Development Student (4 or 8 months)

Job Posting Start Date:

2025-11-27

Job Posting End Date:

2026-01-04

At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.

Be a part of the team — our future is bright!

Are you a university student eager to be a part of a world-class organization and gain hands-on experience in a professional team environment?

At Bruce Power, you will experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province, to producing cancer-fighting medical isotopes for patients worldwide, and contributing to complex, innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we provide opportunities that let you put your skills into action and make a real impact. Every role includes ongoing training and development, ensuring continuous growth, hands-on experience, and the chance to build expertise that matters.

All Bruce Power (Tiverton Site) student opportunities for the May 2026 academic work terms are targeting in person placements. Ability to Travel to Site will be Required.

Engineering Development Student

Our opportunities may include 4-month, 8-month or 12-month work term placements.

We have several exciting opportunities for post-secondary students currently enrolled in an Engineering degree in a related discipline (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear and Engineering Physics).

The need and desire for an integrated team approach is critical at Bruce Power as we continue on a journey of excellence that will help drive our business forward. Engineering development students are placed in one of three areas to support our Engineering team in their work, as well as support special projects and initiatives.

Design Engineering

Our team of design engineers proactively manage the Plant Design Basis and drive equipment performance, safety margins and profitability over the life of the stations. Through rigorous process optimization, analysis, modifications and the maintenance of critical design documents, the team develops standardized solutions to meet changing equipment, regulatory and commercial requirements.

Station Engineering

Our station engineers are the cornerstone of technical conscience in the safe, reliable and event free operation of the plant. This team drives Equipment Reliability through oversight of design, license and operating margins and in parallel, preventing and predicting equipment failures through proactive engineering and executing long term equipment reliability strategies. Included in the station engineering division are our Engineering Fix It Now teams who provide direct support to the Bruce Power stations in responding to emergent issues.

Reactor Safety Engineering

Reactor Safety Engineering plays a key role in ensuring the safe operation of Bruce Power reactors and protection of the environment for both the Public and our Bruce Power employees. This team of highly skilled individuals leverages innovative ideas to implement alternative ways of maintaining and improving nuclear safety margins.

Key Responsibilities:

- Gather engineering data to analyze, identify and resolve business issues.

- Track, monitor and present metrics to improve the overall effectiveness and quality of data.

- Support Engineers in preparing technical evaluations, solving problems and coordinating technical work to support engineering and operational plans.

- Assisting in the preparation of technical documents such as equipment specifications, engineering calculations, installation, testing, operating and maintenance procedures.

- Provide assistance with monthly reporting cycle and related standards of documentation.

- Other duties as required.

Skills and Knowledge:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Act with honesty, fairness, and accountability in all decisions and interactions.

- Strong organizational and planning abilities.

- Demonstrates strong learning agility.

- Dependable and self-motivated.

- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team.

- A strong understanding of safety in the workplace.

- Process and Results oriented.

Education and Experience:

- Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree in a related discipline (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear and Engineering Physics).

- Must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program.

- Must have completed a minimum of one year post-secondary studies.

- Must be returning full-time immediately following the work term to post-secondary studies or require a co-op term to graduate.

Why should you consider a co-op term at Bruce Power?

- At Bruce Power, safety is our top priority.

- We offer opportunities for long-term career growth and development, ensuring that you are involved in meaningful project work.

- You will have the chance to meet our senior leadership team and participate in networking sessions organized by our recruitment team, allowing you to connect with individuals from all over the business.

- We also organize extracurricular activities and events to foster a sense of community among our students.

- Additionally, we are committed to supporting our community and have established partnerships with our local Indigenous community.

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.