Nuclear PLC & Control Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Flexible benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Pickering, Ontario, is seeking an Electrical/Software engineer to support refurbishment tooling and modifications for electrical systems in nuclear contexts.

You will develop design documents, perform QA-aligned engineering work, and provide client-facing presentations. The role includes integration with multiple disciplines, OPEX analysis, and potential shift work across days, afternoons, or nights.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or Software Engineering or equivalent recognized by PEO.
• Eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Strong Siemens PLC programming experience: Step 7, TIA Portal, S7-SCL, S7-GRAPH, S7-Starter, SIMATIC NET, WinCC Flexible, S7 Distributed Safety, PROFIBUS/PROFInet.
• Knowledge of video systems (PELCO Endura) is an asset.
• Proficient in engineering drawings interpretation.
• Nuclear QA knowledge is an asset.
• Engineering Change Control knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical documents: design requirements, BOMs, specs, and test procedures.
• Perform engineering work per AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA and codes.
• Assess hardware/software components for suitability and qualifications.
• Deliver presentations on software development and maintenance to clients.
• Prepare work orders, reports, operation manuals, and change requests.
• Perform OPEX reviews and suggest future design improvements.
• Assist bid scope creation and input to proposals.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and other design disciplines.
• Contribute to conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for nuclear electrical systems.
• Support development environment setup and tool maintenance.
• Assist validation tests and review results.
• Manage change control and document management systems.
• Report potential impacts to technical quality from tool manufacturers and vendors.
• Provide site support and perform tool maintenance.
• Conduct field walk-downs and prepare walkdown reports.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Power systems

Technical writing

Project coordination

Shift work

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PEO eligible (Ontario)

Tools

PELCO Endura

Siemens PLC software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Pickering, Ontario, is seeking an Electrical/Software engineer to support refurbishment tooling and modifications for electrical systems in nuclear contexts.

You will develop design documents, perform QA-aligned engineering work, and provide client-facing presentations. The role includes integration with multiple disciplines, OPEX analysis, and potential shift work across days, afternoons, or nights.