Plant Engineer/ Officers - Civil, Electrical, Mechanical (various locations across Ontario)

Ontario Power Generation; Timmins; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking qualified Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers to support their Renewable Generation plants across Ontario. The position involves providing technical expertise in concepts, modifications, and construction at hydroelectric generating stations. Successful candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 2–8 years of experience, and valid licensing in Ontario. This is a hybrid role that offers significant responsibility in ensuring safe and reliable operations.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Support for low-carbon initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a fully licensed engineer in Ontario or eligible to be licensed.
• 2–8 years’ experience in engineering, preferably in hydro/utilities.
• Experience with assessing, designing, and maintaining engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct engineering assessments and evaluations.
• Prepare technical specifications and assessment reports.
• Respond to emergencies and conduct field investigations.

Skills

Experience in engineering

Strong planning and budgeting skills

Knowledge of OH&S regulations

Field Engineer experience

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

Job description

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural)

Base Location: Niagara, ON; Timmins, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Atikokan, ON; Bath, ON; Renfew, ON; Cornwall, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 25%

Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week

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Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on – and off – the job.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is recruiting for dynamic, strategic and results oriented professionals to join our team.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, we’re recruiting for Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to support Renewable Generation plants across Ontario. In these roles you will provide technical expertise in modifications and construction, and electrical electrical/protection & control engineering for hydroelectric generating stations located across at specific regions across Ontario. You will also conduct periodic condition assessment of assets and provide recommendations for their continued safe, reliable and sustainable operation.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct engineering assessments, studies, inspections, investigations, designs, and evaluations
• Preparation of drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports and scope of work documents related to various projects
• Perform the role of OPG Owner’s Engineer, recognize technical deficiencies, recommend remedial measures, review and approve engineering documents to the best of OPG’s interest and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Respond to emergencies, structural / mechanical or electrical failures or unsatisfactory performance, conduct field investigations, prepare technical reports and recommend actions.
• Assist in review and preparation of proposals related to design.

Civil/Structural Engineers: Design and assess hydroelectric structures (dams, powerhouses, buildings, earthworks); perform geotechnical evaluations and inspections

Electrical/P&C Engineers: Assess electrical infrastructure (generators, transformers, control systems); advise on electrical engineering issues, including Arc Flash and grounding; use tools like SCADA, AutoCAD, and power system software

Mechanical Engineers: Evaluate turbine generators, flow control, lifting equipment, and auxiliary systems; support commissioning and operation of plant systems (HVAC, fire protection, drainage, etc.)

Qualifications

• 4 year Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural). Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario.
• 2–8 years’ experience in engineering (hydro/utilities preferred)
• Experience with planning and conducting assessments, studies, inspections, investigations, designing, evaluating, construction monitoring & maintenance
• Experience participating in and leading root cause analysis for equipment issues; Field Engineer experience is an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of major applicable design codes and standards

Civil/Structural Engineers: Experience in the analysis and design of Steel and Concrete Structures, or geotechnical investigations and design preferred

Electrical/ P&C Engineers: The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience with AC & DC systems, communication, generator, and protection / control systems, grounding, instrumentation, LV & MV systems & switchgear, oil containment, PLC's, transformers, teleprotections, and regulatory requirements; Software associated with electrical engineering, monitoring and instrumentation, Power System Software, SCADA, Data Historians MS Suite of software & AutoCAD; Experience in analysis in electrical testing & results

Mechanical Engineers: Experience conducting assessments, testing, studies, inspections, investigations, design, evaluations, construction monitoring & maintenance of mechanical works associated with Hydroelectric Turbines, Balance of Plant systems (hoists, cranes, oil handling systems, piping, etc.), governor/HPU systems, water conveyance systems; Experience working in an industrial environment with rotating machinery, materials, welding, regulated pressure boundary and field trades support; Experience using AutoCAD is an asset.

In addition, the candidate should have: Strong planning and budgeting skills; ability to collaborate with stakeholders and team members; knowledge of OH&S regulations; Valid Class G Ontario driving license (25% travel); coaching and leadership experience.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.