Controls System ACCIS Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an ACCIS Engineer to support the Controls System department for digital instrumentation and control equipment in nuclear projects. This developmental role includes software design, verification and safety-critical RT software work for CANDU architectures and retrofits under supervision.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, vendors and other divisions, manage tasks and budgets, and help prepare system/software change requests.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Software development experience for QNX 7.0+ and GUI applications using QT 5/6.
• Experience with OO design and UML is desirable.
• Experience with static code analyzers (linting tools) is desirable.
• Experience with databases such as MySQL, SQLite, or PI is desirable.
• Experience with virtualization tools such as VMware is desirable.
• Knowledge of IC/software standards is an asset.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute software engineering tasks including requirements, design, coding, verification, testing and documentation for safety-related real-time software.
• Develop and maintain SCADA/HMI software using C/C++ on QNX.
• Interface with engineering teams, suppliers and other divisions.
• Manage tasks, schedules and budgets to meet project goals and prepare change requests.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Honours degree in engineering

Tools

QNX 7.0+

QT 5/6

POSIX

Java

SQL

XML

LabVIEW

IEC61131-3

VMware

Job description

Overview

Controls System ACCIS Engineer will support Computer Systems Engineering department which is responsible for digital instrumentation and control equipment for projects involving control, monitoring, and operator displays in the nuclear island for our existing customers and new builds. We are responsible for digital system design, equipment selection and procurement, and all software activities. This is a developmental position, and all duties will be carried out under general supervision of Technical Lead.

Your role

• Execute software engineering tasks including software requirements specification, software design description, coding, verification, testing, documentation and development of safety related real time software for projects involving new CANDU nuclear power plant architectures/designs and/or retrofits to existing nuclear plants and installations.
• The Advanced Control Center Information System is a SCADA software used in plant display systems and HMIs. This software runs on the QNX operating system and is programmed in C & C++. *Develop software and scripts using a variety of programming languages/toolsets/environments including but not limited to* POSIX- operating system, Java, SQL, XML, Visual Studio, Eclipse Platform, IEC61131-3 languages, LabVIEW.
• Participate in conceptual design of safety/control systems to define system requirements, computer system architecture/design, product /tool technologies and evaluate system performance and reliability.
• Evaluate computer vendor products and prepare procedures/guides for implementing such products into computer software design, development and V&V processes.
• Prepare requirements and develop tools for test/development systems as needed for production of safety critical software.
• Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other divisions within the company.
• Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget and reporting to meet project goals.
• Preparation of system/software change request for modifications to existing systems/software.

About you

• Honours degree in a relevant field of engineering from a university of recognized standing.
• Software development experience for QNX Operating System 7.0+ and developing GUI applications using QT 5 & 6 is required.
• Experience with Object Oriented Design and UML is highly desirable.
• Experience with using and configuring static code analyzers (linting tools) is highly desirable.
• Experience with databases such as MyQSL, SQLite, or PI is desirable.
• Experience with virtualization and tools such as VMWare is desirable.
• Experience with industry and/or international I&C/software standards is considered an asset.
• Strong background in computer hardware is considered an asset.
• Demonstrate good technical skills and problem-solving capabilities and be able to seek practical solutions to engineering problems.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.

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 the company

We're the company, 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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