Control Systems Developer

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is seeking an engineer to support refurbishment tooling and control systems at Pickering. You will participate in design phases, prepare technical documents, and ensure QA compliance while interfacing with clients and vendors.

The role emphasizes Siemens PLC programming expertise, engineering drawings, and change control within a hybrid work model. Shift work may be required as part of project needs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent recognized by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Strong experience with Siemens PLC programming (Step 7, TIA Portal, S7-SCL, S7-GRAPH, S7-Starter, SIMATIC NET, WinCC Flexible, S7 Distributed Safety).
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design requirements, reports, BOMs, manuals and specifications per QA procedures.
• Perform engineering work following AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assess hardware/software components for suitability and provide documentation and presentations for clients.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers and other design disciplines to execute engineering tasks.
• Support concept, preliminary and detailed design phases for nuclear electrical systems and modifications.
• Maintain development environments and perform validation testing and change control.

Education

Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC programming (Step 7, S7-TIA Portal, WinCC)

PELCO Endura video systems

Job description

Job Description

Overview

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 electrical systems. This role will require carrying out various duties involved with conceptual, preliminary and detailed engineering as well as procurement support associated with control systems equipment.

Your role

• - Prepare technical documents, such as design requirements, change paper markups, design/analysis reports, design manuals, bill of materials, design specifications, technical specifications, component specification sheets, commissioning specifications, etc.
• - Perform engineering work following AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy procedures and QA programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• - Perform the suitability assessment (and qualifications where needed) of system hardware and pre‑developed software components.
• - Prepare and deliver presentations related to software development and maintenance to clients, as required.
• - Prepare documentation such as work orders, test procedures, reports, operation manuals, and change requests.
• - Perform OPEX Review - Assembling OPEX and assessing what changes should be incorporated in the future designs of Tooling and Equipment.
• - Prepare or assist preparation of scope of work and input to bid proposals.
• - Coordinate and interface with client(s), suppliers, stakeholders and other design disciplines to execute assigned engineering work.
• - Become involved in conceptual, preliminary and/or detailed design phases to support CANDU and other nuclear electrical systems and modifications.
• - Implement and maintain the development environment (hardware and software) required to support project activities, including tool installation, backup and recovery from failure.
• - 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.
• - Responsible for reporting and suggesting resolutions to any potential impacts to technical quality identified by the various tool manufactures and vendors.
• - Implement and maintain project support systems (configuration management, document management, and change control) for the tooling department.
• - Provide site support and perform tool maintenance services.
• - Perform field walk-downs during different design phases and prepare Walkdown reports as required.

About you

• - Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering or from an accredited university or equivalent degree as recognized by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• - Eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• - Possess strong experience in Siemens PLC programming experience – Step 7 TIA Portal, S7-SCL, S7-GRAPH, S7‑Starter, SIMATIC NET, WinCC Flexible and S7 Distributed Safety, PROFIBUS and PROFITNET.
• - Knowledge on videos systems, i.e. PELCO experience/Endura is an asset.
• - Proficient in engineering drawings reading and interpretation.
• - Nuclear Quality Assurance program knowledge is an asset.
• - Engineering Change Control program knowledge is an asset.
• - Knowledge and experience of electrical power systems is considered an asset.
• - Shall have fundamental technical knowledge to resolve engineering issues or technical problems.
• - Shall have excellent communication and technical writing skills and good ability to interact and communicate (both verbal and in writing) professionally with colleagues, clients and contractors.
• - Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deliverables.
• - Demonstrated experiences working safely and within a quality program.
• - Ability and willingness to perform 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

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