Controls and Software Technologist

AtkinsRéalis Group; Pickering; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly motivated Controls and Software Technologist to join the Pickering tooling team, supporting refurbishment tool design and modifications in the nuclear sector. The role emphasizes QA compliance and collaboration with colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The candidate will implement and maintain development environments, configuration management, and change control, while supporting site operations and tool testing.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary technical degree or equivalent work experience.
• Siemens PLC programming: Step 7, S7-SCL, S7-GRAPH, S7-Starter, SIMATIC NET, WinCC Flexible.
• Siemens SCADA programming: WinCC Classic.
• Nuclear QA program knowledge and engineering change control experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; strong documentation and reporting ability.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned software project scope on schedule.
• Assess hardware and pre-developed software components for suitability.
• Design, install and test a product test environment.
• Provide site support and software maintenance services.
• Maintain development environment and CM systems for tooling.
• Support selection and qualification of control systems hardware.
• Prepare validation tests and review validation results.
• Manage software change control and project planning.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Siemens SCADA programming

PROFIBUS/PROFINET

Engineering drawings interpretation

Nuclear QA knowledge

EC/Change control

Microsoft Office

Shift work

Education

Post-secondary technical degree

Tools

Step 7

WinCC Flexible

WinCC Classic

SIMATIC NET

PROFIBUS/PROFINET

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 tooling systems. We are seeking an extremely self-motivated Controls and Software Technologist 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.

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 tooling systems. We are seeking an extremely self-motivated Controls and Software Technologist 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 resolutions 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 clients, 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 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 Flexbile and S7 Distributed Safety.
• Siemens SCADA programming experience – WinCC Classic.
• Siemens PROFIBUS and PROFITNET.
• PELCO experience (Endura Certified System Technician an asset).
• Nuclear Quality Assurance program knowledge.
• Engineering Change Control program knowledge.
• Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Shift work (days/afternoons/nights).

Rewards & benefits

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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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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