Management engineer Jobs in Pickering, ON

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.

Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Engineer/Scientist – Electrical, Instrumentation and Control

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Advanced Intermediate

Location: 910 Brock Road, Pickering

Department: Design and Engineering Services

Reports to: Director, OPG and Waste Management Projects

Hours per week: 37.5

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

Kinectrics is seeking Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineers to deliver engineering expertise in support of power generation utilities and other clients in a highly regulated environment. This role is part of the Design & Engineering Services (DES) team and will primarily support a range of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Waste Management projects. This role involves providing technical leadership, analysis, and design support across the full project lifecycle - from conceptual development through detailed design, implementation, and close-out.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, construction and procurement partners, and utility stakeholders to deliver safe, practical, and high-quality electrical and control system solutions for nuclear and conventional power facilities.

To deliver Electrical, Instrumentation & Control engineering expertise to power generation utilities and other customers. The specific accountabilities of the position are as follows:

• Provide input and direction to the development of conceptual/detailed equipment designs as they progress through a structured design process.
• Perform condition assessments and prepare specifications, design changes, and drawing markups for electrical equipment, including transformers, breakers, switchgear, electric motors, motor control centers (MCCs), generators, and other power plant systems.
• Apply strong expertise in electrical and/or I&C engineering disciplines, including power generation and distribution and control system design.
• Design, analyze, and assess control systems and associated equipment, including control computers, PID controllers, Digital Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), advanced control theory etc.
• Perform electrical analysis, equipment protection, cable and electrical equipment selection.
• Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of the design project (i.e., from preliminary and conceptual engineering to detailed design, implementation and close-out) to provide practical and effective solutions as per requirements.
• Provide technical leadership on projects and act as design team lead where appropriate.
• Provide field support to multi-disciplined plant design modifications, including provision of field engineering.
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight, particularly for senior-level roles.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, codes, standards, and best practices within the electrical and I&C fields.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and preparation of technical reports.
• Assist / support with OPG ECC process and Asset Suite
• Regular travel / visits to client sites are required for walkdowns. Travel to other GTA locations may be required occasionally.
• Perform other duties as required

What You Need to Succeed

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Electrical / I&C Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum experience: Senior Engineer / Analyst: 8+ years
• A Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status, with a passion for engineering.
• Good knowledge of CANDU design and/or PWRs, PHWRs, and BWRs
• Experience in heavy industry or nuclear refurbishment projects is preferred.
• In depth knowledge and experience of use of appropriate codes and standards (e.g. N299 and CSA N286), as applied to nuclear plants and conventional plants.
• Experience in control system theory, analysis and design is required
• Experience in project management and interfacing with and coordinating activities of multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and processes (e.g., OPG, Bruce Power, NB Power), including Engineering Change Control, is an asset.
• Strong understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects to successful completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively in a project-driven environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, collaborate effectively, and contribute as a team player.
• Field Team Lead experience is considered an asset.
• Innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, with a strong interest in working in a dynamic engineering consulting environment.

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.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

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.