Control Systems Developer

-; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ontario is seeking a Control System Developer to join the Pickering tooling team. This role involves executing engineering tasks in a collaborative environment, focusing on design and support for tooling systems. The ideal candidate will have Siemens PLC programming experience and a university technical degree. Competitive compensation and a hybrid working culture are offered, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career in the nuclear industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-secondary university technical degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with Siemens PLC programming and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work in compliance with QA programs and regulatory requirements.
• Design, install, and test product test environments.
• Support the selection and qualification of Control Systems hardware.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Analytical ability

Inter-personal communication skills

Situational awareness

Effective problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary university technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Siemens SCADA programming

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

As a new member of the Pickering tooling team, you will be involved with a variety of exciting refurbishment tools, supporting the design and modifications for the tooling systems.

We are seeking an extremely self‑motivated Control System Developer who is eager to advance their career in the nuclear industry. The successful candidate will perform engineering work in compliance with AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong collaboration with colleagues and clients to execute assigned engineering tasks with precision and quality.

Your role

• Responsible for timely execution of the assigned scope in the assigned software project capacities.
• Performing the suitability assessment (and qualifications where needed) of system hardware and pre‑developed software components.
• Responsible for designing, installing and testing of an assigned product test environment.
• Responsible for site support and software maintenance services.
• Implementing and maintaining the development environment (hardware and software) required to support project activities, including tool installation, backup and disaster recovery.
• Implementing and maintaining key project support systems (i.e., configuration management, document management and change control systems) for the tooling department.
• Supporting the selection and qualification of Control Systems hardware by the tooling group.
• Assist on preparing validation tests and/or reviewing the results of the validation testing.
• Responsible for change control - Using configuration management system provided by his/her department to maintain software files, releases and documentation. Preparing and maintaining work plans for the control software change activities.
• Responsible for OPEX Review - Assembling OPEX and assessing what changes should be incorporated in the future designs of Tooling and Equipment.
• Responsible for upholding the technical quality of the assigned scope.
• Responsible for reporting and suggesting resolution to any potential impacts to technical quality identified by the various tool manufactures and vendors.
• Responsible for the assigned software project planning and scheduling activities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations related to software development and maintenance to client, as required.
• Ensure all work activities are performed safely, in collaboration with the Project Safety Manager.
• Identify potential work scopes and opportunities for growth.

About you

• Post‑secondary university technical degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Engineering drawings interpretation.
• Siemens PLC programming experience – Step 7, S7‑SCL, S7‑GRAPH, S7‑Starter, SIMATIC NET, WinCC Flexible and S7 Distributed Safety.
• Siemens SCADA programming experience – WinCC Classic.
• Siemens PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
• PELCO experience (Endura Certified System Technician an asset).
• Nuclear Quality Assurance program knowledge.
• Engineering Change Control program knowledge.
• Analytical ability and effective decision making.
• Organizational skills.
• Situational awareness and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Inter‑personal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Written/oral communication skills.
• Shift work (days/afternoons/nights).

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

EEO Statement

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