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AtkinsRéalis

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Engineering & Professional Services · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Est. 1911
engineeringnuclearinfrastructureproject managementconsultingenvironmentCanadapublic↗ Website
CA$8B
Valuation
CA$5.3B
Revenue
36k+
Employees
1911
Founded

AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) is a leading global engineering and project management firm headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. With approximately 36,000 professionals across 50+ countries, AtkinsRéalis delivers end-to-end project delivery services across nuclear energy, infrastructure, environment, urban development, and mining. The firm manages some of the world's most complex infrastructure and industrial projects, combining deep engineering expertise with full project lifecycle services from advisory through construction management and operations.

Recent Press
5 items
financial·2026-02-12
AtkinsRéalis Reports Record CA$4.8B Revenue for FY2024 with Nuclear Segment Up 22%
AtkinsRéalis reported annual revenues of CA$4.8 billion for fiscal 2024. Engineering services segment revenue grew 15% organically, driven by nuclear, infrastructure, and US market expansion. The company continued its transformation away from lump-sum EPC contracts toward higher-margin professional services.
award·2026-01-21
AtkinsRéalis Named to Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
AtkinsRéalis was included in the Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations list for the second consecutive year, recognizing its progress on net-zero commitments, diversity targets, and clean energy project portfolio growth.
product_launch·2025-11-05
AtkinsRéalis Launches CANDU SMR Advisory Practice for Global New Nuclear Build
AtkinsRéalis launched a dedicated Small Modular Reactor advisory practice, leveraging its CANDU reactor expertise to support clients evaluating SMR deployment. The practice offers feasibility studies, site selection, licensing strategy, and project development support for utilities and governments exploring nuclear new build.
partnership·2025-08-20
AtkinsRéalis Awarded Bruce Power Life Extension Program Engineering Contract
AtkinsRéalis has been awarded a major engineering contract under Bruce Power's Major Component Replacement (MCR) program, one of the world's largest nuclear life extension projects. AtkinsRéalis will provide nuclear engineering, design, and project management services for the refurbishment of Units 3 through 8 at Bruce Nuclear Generating Station.
founding·2025-05-12
SNC-Lavalin Rebrands to AtkinsRéalis, Marking New Chapter in Global Engineering
SNC-Lavalin officially rebranded to AtkinsRéalis, combining the legacy of its 2017 acquisition of UK-based WS Atkins with the Réalis name representing project delivery excellence. CEO Ian L. Edwards said the rebrand signals the company's transformation into a pure-play engineering and project management firm.
Company History
10 milestones
The firm that would become SNC-Lavalin traces its origins to 1911 when Arthur Surveyor established a small engineering practice in Montreal, laying the foundation for what would become one of the world's largest engineering companies over the following century.

AtkinsRéalis Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
36,000 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
36,000 across 10 departments
Chief Executive Officer
Ian L. Edwards
Jeff Bell — Departments
· 36000 people across 10 depts

AtkinsRéalis Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
CA$5.3B
+10% vs prior year
YoY Growth
+10%
From CA$3.4B to CA$5.3B
Revenue / Employee
$133K
Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
CA$3.4B
CA$3.6B
CA$3.9B
CA$4.3B
CA$4.8B
CA$5.3B
Market Share
Global CANDU Nuclear Engineering Services
18%
share
AtkinsRéalis
18%
WSP Global
25%
Jacobs Engineering
20%
Bechtel
22%
Hatch
8%
CA$800B
TAM
CA$120B
SAM
CA$4.8B
SOM
Revenue Streams
Engineering Services Fees65%
Project Management & Owner Engineering25%
Operations & Maintenance10%
Business Units
Nuclear30%
CANDU reactor design, refurbishment, and nuclear safety engineering services globally.
Infrastructure35%
Transportation, bridges, transit, and urban infrastructure engineering across North America and globally.
Engineering Services25%
Industrial, environmental, and advisory engineering services for government and private clients.
Sustainability & Advisory10%
ESG advisory, environmental consulting, and sustainability strategy services.

AtkinsRéalis Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
10 departments
Nuclear Engineering9000 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Quality Management
ISO 9001:2015
Active
AtkinsRéalis maintains ISO 9001 certification globally, ensuring consistent quality management across engineering design, project management, and consulting delivery.
Environmental Management
ISO 14001:2015
Active
AtkinsRéalis operates an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system, supporting responsible project delivery and its corporate sustainability commitments.
Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018
Active
ISO 45001 certification underpins AtkinsRéalis's zero-harm safety culture across field operations, nuclear sites, construction sites, and office environments worldwide.
Nuclear Quality
CSA N286
Active
AtkinsRéalis applies CSA N286 Management System Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants on all Canadian nuclear projects, ensuring rigorous quality assurance in safety-critical nuclear engineering activities.
Nuclear Safety
IAEA Safety Standards
Active
AtkinsRéalis designs and manages nuclear facilities in accordance with IAEA Safety Standards Series, including the General Safety Requirements and Specific Safety Guides for reactor design and operation.
Nuclear Regulation
CNSC REGDOC
Active
All Canadian nuclear projects delivered by AtkinsRéalis comply with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulatory Documents (REGDOC), including requirements for design, safety analysis, and environmental assessment.
Information Security
ISO 27001:2022
Active
AtkinsRéalis maintains ISO 27001 certification for information security management, protecting sensitive nuclear, government, and client project data across its global operations.
Structural Engineering
CSA Standards
Active
AtkinsRéalis applies CSA structural codes including CSA A23.3, CSA S16, and CSA S6 for concrete, steel, and bridge design on Canadian infrastructure projects.
Climate Risk
TCFD Framework
Active
AtkinsRéalis publishes annual climate-related disclosures aligned with TCFD recommendations, covering physical and transition risks across its project portfolio and own operations.
Asset Management
ISO 55001:2014
Active
AtkinsRéalis applies ISO 55001 asset management principles in its infrastructure and facilities management advisory practice, supporting clients in optimizing long-lived asset performance.

AtkinsRéalis Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
Role-specific interview questions and keywords. Select a department, then click any role to prepare.
Nuclear Engineering· 3 roles

AtkinsRéalis Products & Competitors

Product Suite
5 products · select one to explore
Engineering & Professional Services
Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear Engineering & Project Management
Powering the world with safe, clean nuclear energy

AtkinsRéalis is a world leader in nuclear engineering, providing design, safety analysis, life extension, and project management services for CANDU and other reactor types globally. The nuclear practice supports new build, refurbishment, decommissioning, and waste management projects for utilities and governments.

Use Cases
CANDU reactor refurbishmentNuclear safety case developmentNuclear new build project managementRadioactive waste managementNuclear regulatory support
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Key Customers
CNL
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
BPW
Bruce Power
OPG
Ontario Power Generation
KHN
Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power
NDA
UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Competitive Intelligence
VSBechtel Nuclear
THEM

Bechtel's nuclear power division offering engineering, procurement, and construction services for new nuclear plants and existing fleet life extension programs

EDGE

AtkinsRéalis has deeper Canadian CANDU reactor expertise and regulatory relationships than Bechtel's primarily US-fleet experience

VSJacobs Nuclear
THEM

Jacobs Engineering's nuclear services division providing decommissioning, waste management, and plant support services across US and international nuclear programs

EDGE

Stronger integrated engineering + project management offering for full nuclear lifecycle vs. Jacobs's advisory-heavy model

VSFramatome
THEM

A French nuclear fuel and reactor engineering company, subsidiary of EDF, providing nuclear services tied to its proprietary PWR reactor technology

EDGE

Technology-agnostic advisory capability across CANDU, PWR, and SMR platforms vs. Framatome's proprietary reactor-tied services

VSWSP Nuclear
THEM

WSP Global's nuclear engineering practice providing design, safety analysis, and project management support across the nuclear fuel cycle and power generation

EDGE

AtkinsRéalis has larger nuclear engineering headcount with dedicated refurbishment teams for active Canadian and UK reactor work

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