Engineer / Analyst - Instrumentation & Control Design

Kinectrics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the energy sector as an Engineer/Analyst in Instrumentation & Control Design. Contribute to impactful projects in a diverse and supportive environment. This permanent position offers growth opportunities and competitive compensation, while you work alongside industry experts to innovate and drive success in the electricity industry.

Benefits

Competitive Total Compensation

Training and Personal Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in electrical/I&C engineering.
• Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) status or eligibility.
• Experience in control system theory and design.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and direction to equipment designs.
• Mentor junior engineering team members.
• Interface with construction partners and utility stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Electrical/I&C Engineering

Tools

Control System Design

PID Controllers

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Job description

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Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Engineer/Scientist, Instrumentation & Control

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 393 University Ave

Department: Design and Engineering Services

Reports to: Section Manager, Instrumentation & Control Design

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

To deliver instrumentation & control engineering expertise to power generation utilities and other customers. The specific accountabilities of the position are as follows:

• Provide input and direction to the development of conceptual/detailed equipment designs as they progress through a structured design process.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring of more junior members of the Engineering team.
• Provide a high level of expertise in one or more specific areas related to electrical/I&C engineering, e.g., control instrumentation assessment/design/specification of equipment and components, electrical power generation and distribution.
• Strong knowledge of control system design, analysis and equipment including control computers, PID controllers, Digital Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), advanced control theory etc.
• Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of the design project (i.e., from preliminary and conceptual engineering to detailed design, implementation and close-out) to provide practical and effective solutions as per requirements.
• Provide field support to multi-disciplined plant design modifications, including provision of field engineering.
• Provide technical guidance/direction on projects and act as design team lead where appropriate.
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Stay current with developments within their field of expertise.
• Regular travel/visits to client sites in Durham region is required as well as occasional travel within the GTA.
• Other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Electrical/I&C Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• A period of 5+ years relevant experience is considered necessary.
• A Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status, with a passion for engineering.
• Experience with projects related to heavy industry, nuclear refurbishment, new build design or SMR design experience is required.
• In depth knowledge and experience of use of appropriate codes and standards (e.g. N299 and CSA N286), as applied to nuclear plant and conventional plants.
• Experience in control system theory, analysis and design is required
• Experience in project management and interfacing with and coordinating activities of multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge and experience working with nuclear power plant systems & processes(Bruce Power, OPG, NB Power or other), e.g. Engineering Change Control is an asset.
• Good time management skills and demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of station customers.
• Good understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation.
• Experience in leading technical projects to successful conclusion.
• Assist in development of proposals and negotiation of contracts with clients
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead complex and/or multi-discipline projects.
• Innovative, enthusiastic and ready to be part of our dynamic team.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize assigned work and to coordinate multiple activities efficiently.
• Must be motivated by working with engineering professionals committed to producing timely and high-quality technical work.
• Ability to work under pressure and be a team player.
• OPG and Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.