Engineering Director
Cernavodă, Constanța, Romania
Description
Canadian Nuclear Partners and Laurentis Energy Partners are looking for an Engineering Director to join our client project in Europe. Accountable for the overall leadership, governance, and technical authority of all engineering activities associated with the CANDU Refurbishment Project.
Acting under delegated authority, the role serves as the Design Authority for the project and ensures engineering execution comply with regulatory requirements, applicable codes and standards, configuration control, and nuclear quality expectations.
The Engineering Director ensures that technically optimal solutions are implemented while maintaining schedule, quality, financial control, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight of all engineering activities related to the CANDU refurbishment project.
- Ensure execution of engineering works in accordance with applicable nuclear codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and quality programs.
- Ensure selection and implementation of technically optimal solutions aligned with project objectives.
- Fulfil the role of Design Authority for the Unit 1 Refurbishment Project (as delegated by Site VP and approved by CNCAN).
- Ensure verification, acceptance, and approval of design documentation.
- Oversee procurement engineering and ensure technical specifications for equipment, components, and services meet project and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure technical evaluation and formal disposition of proposed design changes.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and authorization requirements.
- Maintain adherence to CNCAN licensing requirements and NSN-23 norms.
- Ensure alignment with applicable IAEA standards and international nuclear best practices.
- Monitor engineering progress from quantitative and qualitative perspectives.
- Ensure engineering deliverables align with project schedule and execution plan.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering departments.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide structured feedback.
- Develop succession planning and individual development programs.
- Report on deviations in staff performance or conduct to Purchaser’s management.
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Previous role as Engineering Director for at least one CANDU Refurbishment Project (preparation and implementation phases).
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Manager and Director roles within the nuclear sector.
- Demonstrated experience in CANDU refurbishment projects.
- Proven track record in large nuclear projects.
- Must meet qualifications to serve as Design Authority and obtain CNCAN approval.
- Must obtain CNCAN certification in accordance with NSN-23 norms.
- Extensive knowledge of nuclear engineering standards, IAEA guidance, regulatory frameworks, and applicable legislation.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Excellent package
- Opportunity to have a leadership role for one of the most advanced nuclear projects in Europe.
- Competitive compensation and relocation support.
- The chance to shape Romania’s clean energy future and contribute to energy security and carbon neutrality goals.
- WHY LAURENTIS ENERGY PARTNERS?
- Exceptional range of opportunities in Canada and internationally.
- Fast-growing and dynamic working environment.
- Long-term career growth and development opportunities.
- Flexible hybrid working environment.
- Laurentis is an innovator and leader in the clean-energy industry, committed to advancing low carbon energy markets and health care sectors around the world. We encourage employees to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo.
- We care about the safety and well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where you can be your best every day.
- Opportunities to stretch and develop in our diverse lines of business.
- We provide spaces for innovative thinking and solutions.
- We offer different ways for you to give back to the communities where we operate.
- We strongly support employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Laurentis is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.PRIVACY POLICY - Please note that by submitting an application, you understand and agree that Laurentis or CNPSA may require you to provide certain personal information to facilitate your application and potential employment. That information shall be processed and maintained by Laurentis or CNPSA as outlined in Laurentis’s Privacy Policy available at https://laurentisenergy.com/privacy-policy or CNPSA’s Privacy Policy available at https://cnpsa.eu/en/privacy-policy/.
- APPLICATION PROCESS Laurentis and CNP SA thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Previous role as Engineering Director for at least one CANDU Refurbishment Project (preparation and implementation phases).
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Manager and Director roles within the nuclear sector.
- Demonstrated experience in CANDU refurbishment projects.
- Proven track record in large nuclear projects.
- Qualifications to serve as Design Authority and obtain CNCAN approval.
- Obtain CNCAN certification in accordance with NSN-23 norms.
- Extensive knowledge of nuclear engineering standards, IAEA guidance, regulatory frameworks, and applicable legislation.
What We Do
Laurentis Energy Partners is a leader in the nuclear industry, providing end-to-end engineering and business solutions across the full nuclear life cycle, including design, maintenance, waste management, and decommissioning. They support a range of projects from small modular reactors to large-scale facilities and are a global supplier of critical medical radioisotopes used in cancer diagnosis and treatment, dedicated to harnessing nuclear energy for a cleaner, healthier future.
