Control Systems Engineer

Alithya; Pickering; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Unlimited vacation plan

24/7 virtual healthcare

Wellness portal

Online courses & certifications

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

Alithya is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join a technical project team focused on challenging nuclear industry work. You will develop and test control systems, create engineering documents, and deliver hardware and software to clients.

Responsibilities include coding PLCs/SCADAs, drafting requirements, and conducting thorough testing, with opportunities for professional growth and Ontario licensure support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering with demonstrated academic excellence.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing and testing control systems.
• Experience creating engineering documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of PLCs and SCADA programming and configuration, including familiarity with several IEC61131 languages.

Responsibilities

• Produce requirements and design documents related to the project scope.
• Create testing documents as needed.
• Write code for PLCs, HMIs, and SCADAs (e.g., Schneider-Electric, Siemens).
• Run rounds of testing as required pertaining to the project scope.

Skills

Control systems design

PLCs/SCADA

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Professional Engineer licence in Ontario (or pursuing)

Tools

Schneider Electric PLCs

Siemens PLCs

IEC61131 languages

Job description

The salary range for this position in Ontario is $100,000 to $130,000. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills and competencies, and unique qualifications.

Notice on the use of artificial intelligence in our recruitment process

To ensure our hiring process is transparent, we want to inform all applicants that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including those integrated into our recruitment vendors' platforms. We are committed to an equitable process where applicants are evaluated based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. AI technologies do not replace human judgment in the candidate selection process. All final hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment teams.

Your role, your impact

As a control systems engineer, you’ll work as part of a technical project team on technically challenging and interesting projects, mostly within the nuclear industry, to deliver technical documentation, hardware, and software to clients.

• Produce requirements and design documents related to the project scope;
• Create testing documents as needed;
• Write code for PLCs, HMIs, and SCADAs (e.g., Schneider-Electric, Siemens);
• Run rounds of testing as required pertaining to the project scope.

Keys to your success

• Bachelor’s degree (or similar post-secondary education) in computer science or engineering, with demonstrated academic excellence;
• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing and testing control systems;
• Experience creating engineering documentation;
• In-depth knowledge of PLCs and SCADA programming and configuration, including familiarity with several IEC61131 languages;
• Confidence in client-facing situations;
• Results-driven and flexible, with a strong sense of ownership of tasks.
• Professional Engineer licence in Ontario (or pursuing);
• Experience in the nuclear industry;
• Commissioning and installation experience;
• Ability to design instrumentation and control systems, and familiarity using electrical drafting tools.

Our mission, your future

As a global network of trusted advisors, we create cutting-edge technological solutions to overcome today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s needs. It all starts with the collaboration of a diverse team of passionate innovators, each driven to make a difference. Together, we challenge the status quo and push each other to new heights.

Ready to leave your mark on engaging mandates and shape the future through digital transformation and strategic consulting? Take your ambitions to the next level and discover your next exciting challenge with us!

Our offer

• Balance that works for you: Work-life balance helps us stay at our best. With flexible work options and our Unlimited Vacation Plan, you can rest and recharge when you need it most.
• Support for your well-being: Our benefits are designed with optimal health and wellness in mind. You’ll have access to 24/7 virtual healthcare, as well as an extensive wellness portal that provides tools and resources to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Continuous growth and learning: Through partnerships with world-renowned education leaders, we provide access to thousands of top-rated online courses and certifications. With exclusive leadership programs and a tuition reimbursement program for external training, we set you up to achieve your ambitions.
• Ownership with opportunity: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan with matched contributions, you become a shareholder, directly benefiting from our collective achievements.

Our commitments

• Our authenticity is our strength: The diversity of our backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and insights is our competitive advantage. We foster a collaborative environment where we embrace our authenticity and leverage our unique perspectives to collectively build the future we all envision.
• An inclusive path to success: Fostering an environment where you can thrive starts with ensuring an accessible recruitment process. If you require any accommodations , we welcome you to contact us. For more information, please visit our accessibility page: https://www.alithya.com/en/accessibility .