Senior Digital Instrumentation and Control System Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer to oversee safety system designs and software engineering tasks. The role emphasizes leadership, technical expertise, and adherence to engineering standards within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to significant projects in the nuclear industry. Join us in shaping a sustainable future through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Work-life balance focus

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of engineering experience required.
• Familiarity with I&C systems or nuclear QA programs is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and implementation of safety computer systems.
• Execute software engineering tasks including coding and testing.
• Manage work effectively, including budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Honours degree in computer or electrical engineering

Professional Engineer certification in Ontario

Job description

Your role within the team:

• Perform conceptual and preliminary design of safety, control and monitoring computer systems to define the system requirements, computer architecture, product/tool technologies and evaluate system performance and reliability.
• Evaluate digital I&C system products and prepare processes and procedures for implementing such products into the computer software design, development and V&V processes.
• Execute software engineering tasks including software requirements specification, software design descriptions, coding, verification, testing, and documentation.
• Develop software and scripts using a variety of programming languages/ toolsets/ environments including, but not limited to: IEC 61131-3 languages, C, C++, Varian / SSCI-890 Assembler, Fortran, Pascal, Visual Studio, LabView, XML, Photon.
• Prepare requirements and develop tools for test/development systems as needed for the production of safety critical software.
• Update and/or prepare Computers Engineering design documents including software requirements specifications, software design descriptions, and software manuals.
• Assist in preparation of guides and procedures following international standards for work practices related to quality software for safety applications in the nuclear industry.
• Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other divisions within the company.
• 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 computer or electrical engineering from a university of recognized standing.
• Experience commensurate with the grade level, with a minimum of 12 years of pertinent engineering experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control system functions, configurations and equipment as used for CANDU plant process systems, safety systems or safety-related systems, or for similar systems in other industries would be an asset.
• Experience at an operating nuclear power station or a similar installation is not required but would be an asset.
• Previous experience with methodologies and processes used for I&C modernization of a nuclear power plant would be an asset.
• Familiarity with industrial/nuclear QA programs and procedures along with pertinent CSA, IEEE, or related I&C engineering codes and standards would be an asset.
• Demonstrate good technical skills and problem-solving capabilities and be able to seek practical solutions to engineering problems.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills as well as a strong customer focus and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW).

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

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