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:                             Software Design Engineer

Employment Type:             Permanent

Location:                            393 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Department:                       Design and Engineering Services

Reports to:                         Manager, Human Factors and Computer Design

Hours per week:                 37.5

Number Required:              2

Salary Range:                    $115,000 - $135,000 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

• Develop software solutions for electro-mechanical automation in the nuclear industry by collaborating with mechanical, I&C, and electrical designers.
• Define and formalize software design requirements based on system operation.
• Write, test, and troubleshoot software code to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Provide hardware recommendations to support software functionality.
• Design and develop electrical control circuits.
• Lead and contribute to software development and programming tasks.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables for software projects.
• Support project activities, including procedure writing, outage preparation, and project documentation closure.
• Interface effectively with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and clients.
• Provide engineering and troubleshooting support at Kipling labs, vendor sites, and client locations.
• Perform on-site commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Conduct procurement engineering and vendor coordination for projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements in technical and project management areas.
• Participate in industry associations, conferences, and technical committees, and contribute to technical publications.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, with an emphasis in computer hardware
• Minimum 4 years of relevant design engineering experience with industrial automated equipment.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or eligibility for PEO registration.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design techniques, and industry best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing control and monitoring systems using PLCs, HMIs, and Data Historians (Schneider, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, Omron, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with SCADA systems or Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming languages for industrial automation.
• Working knowledge of electrical and safety standards for automated equipment.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems, with the ability to test, troubleshoot, and debug complex automation solutions.
• Experience in software design within regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, or chemical plants.
• Familiarity with CSA N290.14 and CSA N286.7 standards (an asset).
• Experience with software project management, bug tracking tools, and commercial software development tools (an asset).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, action-oriented approach.
• Ability to mentor new team members and take on new challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in preparing technical procedures for engineering activities.
• Innovative, collaborative, and enthusiastic about working in a dynamic team environment.
• Willingness to work at nuclear sites; holding a valid 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.

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.