Instrumentation and Controls Designer

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear engineering in Canada seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Designer. You will be responsible for the design and development of I&C systems for CANDU plants. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Honours degree, good technical skills, and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Enjoy a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Focus on health and safety

Qualifications

• Relevant Honours degree in a relevant field of engineering from a recognized university.
• Good technical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed design of CANDU instrumentation and control systems.
• Prepare and update I&C engineering design documents.
• Manage assigned work effectively, prioritizing and executing tasks for project goals.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Honours degree in engineering

Job description

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AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Location – Mississauga, ON

An Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) engineer/designer is required to work on the design and development of I&C systems on projects involving new designs and/or enhancements (via Services type of work) to CANDU plants and other nuclear installations.

Your Role Within The Team

Duties will be carried out under general supervision of a Senior I&C Engineer or Technical Lead and may include the following:

• Perform conceptual and/or detailed design of Candu instrumentation and control systems and modifications thereof, including definition of system functional and performance requirements and control algorithms, definition of control logic and wiring arrangements, control parameters, setpoints, instrument ranges and environmental qualification and seismic qualification.
• Perform specification, sizing, and selection for various types of I&C components, and produce component related documentation including assessment documents, setpoint calculations, error analyses, technical specifications, etc.
• Update and/or prepare I&C engineering design documents including design requirements, design description, elementary diagrams, functional specifications, etc., together with the supporting analysis/assessment documents and other design basis documents.
• Provide input to the drawing office for the preparation of various I&C related engineering drawings such as general arrangement drawings, instrument loop diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams, bills of materials, etc.
• Provide or update wiring and technical design input to computerized wiring programs.
• Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other areas of the company.
• Assist in providing responses to technical enquiries from design review teams and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in providing technical support to engineering groups at site.
• Deliver technical presentations accurately and effectively.
• Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget, and reporting, to meet project goals.
  
  

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because We Offer

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Relevant Honours degree in a relevant field of engineering from a university of recognized standing.
• Previous experience at an operating nuclear power station or a similar installation not required, but would be an asset.
• Willingness to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW).
• PEO eligibility is an asset.
• Demonstrate good technical skills and problem-solving capabilities, and be able to seek practical solutions to engineering problems.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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