Senior Technical Engineer/Officer

Ontario Power Generation Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American power producer is seeking a Senior Technical Engineer/Officer to support process control at its Pickering location. The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and experience in process control systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, modeling systems, and maintaining software governance. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in process control/software engineering.
• Familiarity with software categorization standards required.
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Assess control components' effect on performance.
• Troubleshoot control problems and tune loops.
• Document plant dynamics analysis.

Skills

Process control systems

Software development (C/C++, Python, Java)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or other related discipline)

Base Location: Pickering, ON

Shift: Days

Travel: None

Deadline to Apply: November 14, 2025

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

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Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Technical Engineer/Officer.

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, this position is responsible to support Process Control and Software Categorization functions.

Key Accountabilities

• Assessment of the effect of various control components on loop performance
• Troubleshooting control problems and control loop tuning
• Modeling physical systems
• Documenting analysis of plant dynamics which have been simulated
• Providing advice and maintaining software governance
• Testing and designing instrumentation and control components and control systems
• Assessing Software Categorization in accordance with OPG Governance and CSA standards.

Qualifications

• 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or other related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a process control/software categorization engineering role
• Experience with process control systems (e.g., DCS, PLC, SCADA, or similar industrial automation systems).
• Software development experience in languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or ladder logic.
• Familiarity with software categorization standards (e.g., CSA N290.14, IEC 61508, IEEE 7-4.3.2, or similar).
• Experience with software lifecycle processes: requirements, design, implementation, verification, validation, configuration management, and documentation.
• Experience in nuclear, power generation, or highly regulated environments is highly valued.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario

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 selection 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, 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, 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 https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.