Senior Engineer/Scientist (Electrical Design)

Kinectrics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training & development opportunities

DEI-focused workplace

Job summary

Kinectrics Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer/Scientist (Electrical Design) in Toronto to deliver electrical engineering services for power generation utilities, including nuclear plant design and analysis.

You will lead design teams, perform protective relaying and system upgrades, and contribute to life-cycle plans for critical assets. The role requires 8–12 years of electrical design experience, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/I&C Engineering, and PEO eligibility with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/I&C Engineering.
• 8–12 years’ experience in electrical design engineering.
• Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) or eligible for PEO status.
• Experience with nuclear power plant systems and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical power distribution design and analysis for operating nuclear and other industrial plants.
• Perform condition assessments of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switch gears, electric motors, motor control centers, generators and other power plant equipment.
• Develop life cycle plans, including inspection and test programs.
• Perform engineering change design and analysis following established Engineering Change Control procedures.
• Perform electrical analysis, equipment protection, cable and electrical equipment selection.
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Manage projects and act as design team lead where appropriate.
• Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Stay current with developments within your field of expertise.
• Regular travel/visits to client sites required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

Nuclear power knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/I&C Engineering

Job description

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Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Position: Senior Engineer/Scientist (Electrical Design)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 393 University Ave., Toronto ON

Department: Design Engineering and Sites

Reports to: Section Manager, Electrical Design

Number Required: 2

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.


• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.


• Innovation : Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.


• Diversity : The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.


• Total Compensation : Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

To deliver electrical engineering expertise to power generation utilities and other customers. The specific accountabilities of the position are as follows:

• Provide electrical power distribution design and analysis for operating nuclear and other industrial plants.


• Perform condition assessments of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switch gears, electric motors, motor control centers, generators and other power plant equipment


• Develop life cycle plans, including inspection and test programs


• Perform engineering change design and analysis following established Engineering Change Control procedures


• Perform electrical analysis, equipment protection, cable and electrical equipment selection


• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.


• Manage projects and act as design team lead where appropriate.


• Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.


• Stay current with developments within your field of expertise.


• Regular travel/visits to client sites required.


• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/I&C Engineering


• 8- 12 years’ experience in electrical design engineering


• Proven track record in electrical design and analysis in electrical power distribution, including application to nuclear plants


• Strong knowledge of generating station power upgrades including necessary system protection/system stability and relaying


• Experience in performing condition assessments of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switch gears, electric motors, motor control centers, generators and other power plant equipment


• In depth knowledge and experience of use of appropriate codes and standards, as applied to nuclear plant and conventional plants.


• Experience in project management and interfacing with and coordinating activities of multi-disciplinary teams.


• Knowledge of the life cycle management of electrical equipment.


• Familiarity with rigorous engineering change control processes and application of QA programs


• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and have demonstrated a high commitment to quality.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Experience in leading technical projects to successful conclusions.


• Good understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation.


• A Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status, with a passion for engineering.


• Innovative, enthusiastic and ready to be part of our dynamic team.


• Knowledge and experience working with nuclear power plant (Bruce Power, OPG, NB Power or other) systems & processes, e.g. Engineering Change Control is an asset.


• OPG and Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.