Performance engineer Jobs in St. Catharines, ON

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 2

Education Level: 4-Year University Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Base Location: 14000 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L2E 6T2.

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 10%

Deadline to Apply: 29/09/2026

Salary Range: $1,664.34 - $2,622.59 per week

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

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 Plant Engineer - Electrical Engineering.

Reporting to the Electrical Production Technical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing technical advice and guidance on a variety of technical matters within the designated area of responsibility for hydro station maintenance, operations, performance, design and commissioning.

Key Accountabilities

• Providing technical support and leadership to maintenance crews, and management.
• Manage electrical engineering assessments, studies, inspections, investigations, designs, and evaluations for hydro turbine generators, and auxiliary systems associated with hydroelectric generation.
• Preparation of drawings, technical specifications and construction estimates.
• End to end management of request for proposals (RFP) process.
• Provide technical support in regards to hydroelectric station maintenance operations, performance, design and commissioning.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government agencies as required.
• Respond to emergencies, conduct field investigations, prepare reports, and recommend actions; pre-start health and safety reviews, investigation of safety or technical incidents.
• Develop plans, standards and technical procedures for inspection, maintenance and asset life management programs.

Qualifications

• 4 year University Degree in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) certification in good standing in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as an Electrical Engineer; demonstrate technical knowledge of hydro-electric generation; consideration will be given to more junior candidates as well.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • High Voltage equipment over 115kV (transformers, breakers, switches)
  • Medium voltage equipment 600V to 115kV (switchgear, disconnects, grounding, arc flash analysis)
  • Exciters (static and rotated)
  • Electrical Protections
  • PLC, SCADA system and real time control networks (large scaled and wide geo would be a plus)
  • Hydro generators and auxiliary systems
• Experience conducting assessments, testing, studies, inspections, investigations, design, evaluations, construction monitoring & maintenance of electrical works associated with generating stations;
• Experience participating in and leads root cause analysis for equipment issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills for the purposes of gathering and relaying information, resolving issues of concern;
• Good organizational and leadership skills, and to be a self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment that is dedicated to engineering excellence and best practices;
• High integrity, upholding company values including H&S, and protection of the environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the OH&S Act and Regulations, especially for Industrial Establishments (Ont Reg 851) & Construction (Ont Reg 213) and various codes and standards associated with electrical engineering and application of their requirements.
• Results and detail oriented individual;
• 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 AODA@opg.com.

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario, 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.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

Important Information

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.

All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

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.