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 Canada’s 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.
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The Opportunity
Position: Engineer/Scientist, Electrical Design
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Level: Intermediate
Location: 910 Brock Road, Pickering
Department: Design and Engineering Services
Hours per week: 37.5
Number Required: 2
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.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.
Kinectrics has a growing portfolio of services supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear power plants and lead the life extension projects of existing nuclear power plants in Canada and around the world. As part of our growing design team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design of electrical systems and/or components both in the traditional nuclear market, and in new initiatives to develop nuclear technology. The successful candidate will be working within a multi-discipline engineering team mainly supporting the design engineering team located in Durham Region. The role is within the OPG Site Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation & Control) section, which is focused on leading projects at various OPG sites, e.g. Pickering, Darlington, etc. The role will be engaged in either refurbishment projects and/or new build projects led by Kinectrics OPG site services team.
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 input and direction to the development of conceptual/detailed equipment designs as they progress through a structured design process.
- Provide technical oversight and mentoring of more junior members of the Engineering team.
- 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.
- 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 field support to multi-disciplined plant design modifications, including provision of field engineering.
- Provide technical guidance/direction on projects and act as design team lead where appropriate.
- Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
- Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Stay current with developments within your field of expertise.
- Regular travel/visits to client sites in Durham region is required as well as occasional travel within the GTA.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
- 5+ years’ experience in electrical design engineering.
- A Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status, with a passion for 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.
- Knowledge of the life cycle management of electrical equipment.
- In depth knowledge and experience of use of appropriate codes and standards (e.g. N299 and CSA N286), as applied to nuclear plant and conventional plants.
- Experience in project management and interfacing with and coordinating activities of multi-disciplinary teams.
- 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.
- Good time management skills and demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of station customers.
- Good understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation.
- Experience in leading technical projects to successful conclusions.
- Assist in development of proposals and negotiation of contracts with clients.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and have demonstrated a high commitment to quality.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead complex and/or multi-discipline projects.
- Innovative, enthusiastic and ready to be part of our dynamic team.
- Must be able to organize and prioritize assigned work and to coordinate multiple activities efficiently.
- Must be motivated by working with engineering professionals committed to producing timely and high-quality technical work.
- Ability to work under pressure and be a team player.
- OPG and Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset.
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.