OPEN: Systems Engineer

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing company is seeking a Systems Engineer in Pickering, Ontario. The role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of plant systems through monitoring, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess a background in engineering, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving, technical proficiency, and communication skills. The ideal applicant will hold or pursue a Professional Engineer designation in Ontario and contribute to a safety-focused environment. This full-time position guarantees on-site work, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience in power generation, utilities, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience with system engineering, design engineering, maintenance, operations, or project engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical expert and owner for assigned plant systems.
• Monitor system health and analyze data to resolve issues.
• Investigate abnormal system behaviors and lead root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and develop engineering change packages.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain safety culture.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Implement best practices to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Liaise with operations, maintenance, regulatory, and engineering teams.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Systems Engineer

Resume Due Date: Friday, December 19th, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 25-203

Number of Vacancies: 2

Level: MP4

Duration: 12 Months

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Location: 889 Brock Road, Pickering

Work Mode: 100% on site

Job Overview

This posting is for a System Engineer in the PNGS Refurbishment Engineering Department. A System Engineer for our client is accountable for the health, reliability, and performance of assigned plant systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance support, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities, Duties, and Key Accountabilities

• System Ownership & Technical Authority – Serve as the primary technical expert and owner for assigned plant systems. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and documentation of system design, operation, and performance.
• System Monitoring & Performance – Monitor system health using performance indicators, trending, and surveillance data. Analyze system data to detect, diagnose, and resolve issues proactively. Prepare and present regular system health reports.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution – Investigate abnormal system behaviors, equipment failures, and operational events. Lead root cause analyses and develop effective corrective actions. Support emergency and off-normal event response as required.
• Maintenance & Reliability Support – Collaborate with maintenance teams to plan, prioritize, and review preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Review, develop, and approve maintenance strategies, procedures, and work packages. Ensure timely completion of maintenance and system restoration to operational status.
• System Modifications & Upgrades – Identify opportunities for system improvements, upgrades, and modifications. Develop engineering change packages and ensure all modifications meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements. Support implementation and commissioning of system changes.
• Regulatory Compliance & Safety – Ensure all work complies with our client’s policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CNSC). Participate in audits, inspections, and safety reviews. Maintain a strong focus on nuclear safety culture and human performance.
• Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate and comprehensive system documentation, including drawings, procedures, and records. Prepare technical reports, event summaries, and regulatory submissions as required.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify and implement best practices to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and safety. Participate in lessons learned programs, benchmarking, and process improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Communication – Liaise with operations, maintenance, regulatory, and engineering teams. Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of engineering principles, plant systems, and equipment relevant to power generation (nuclear, hydroelectric, or thermal).
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex technical problems, interpret data, and develop effective solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Project Management: Capable of managing multiple priorities, planning tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in technical work and documentation.
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with operations, maintenance, and regulatory staff.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to safety culture, regulatory compliance, and best practices in the nuclear industry.

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience in power generation, utilities, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience with system engineering, design engineering, maintenance, operations, or project engineering is preferred.

Professional designations or licenses

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario is preferred; however, candidates who are eligible and actively pursuing their P.Eng. designation in the near future are also encouraged to apply.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.