Position:                             Software Engineer/Scientist

Employment Type:             Permanent

Location:                             Toronto, Ontario

Department:                       Inspection and Maintenance Systems

Hours per week:                 37.5 (Field work, shift work and overtime may be required)

Number Required:              2

Kinectrics Inc. is one of Canada’s leading providers of innovative science and engineering services to the Electricity Energy Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution Sectors. We are a company built on a 100-year history of serving the energy sector with our advanced problem-solving expertise. Employing more than 1000 engineers, scientists, and technologists, our employees are recognized worldwide for outstanding technical excellence in the energy sector. Kinectrics is unique in that it has an extensive suite of up-to-date laboratories serving clients in both North America and around the globe.

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 with us.

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

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.

General Overview:

improving existing operations by conducting system analysis and recommending sound solutions? Do you have experience in designing system specifications, standards, and programming to meet requirements and tight deadlines?   If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are seeking a Software Engineer/Scientist to join our Kinectrics Inspection and Maintenance Systems Department. You will have the opportunity to provide engineering Software design and analysis for nuclear industry tooling on several exciting projects and will have the opportunity to further your knowledge and expertise.

Kinectrics is the category leader in providing life cycle management services for the electricity industry. Trusted by our clients worldwide, in our expertise in engineering, testing, inspection and certification is backed by our independent laboratory and testing facilities, a diverse fleet of field inspection equipment and an award-winning team of over 1,000 engineers and technical experts.

Accountabilities: How you will make an impact

• Develop software solutions for electro-mechanical automation tooling used in the nuclear industry by working in collaboration with mechanical and electrical designers to develop a sound understating of the intended operation of the system, formalizing design requirements for that system, preparing software code that achieves the design requirements, testing the functionality of the software against those requirements and performing troubleshooting to resolve issues encountered.
• Provide recommendations for hardware specifications needed to achieve the software goals
• Act as preparer or reviewer for all technical deliverables for software projects
• Develop a strong understanding of project electro-mechanical systems to provide overarching support for:
  • condition and performance assessments of equipment.
  • engineering and troubleshooting support at both Kipling labs and client sites
  • assisting in general program activities, such as procedure and report writing
• Interface effectively with other Kinectrics staff on multi-disciplinary projects. Interface with suppliers and clients as necessary.
• Liaise with staff, contractors, consultants and vendor resources as appropriate.
• Ensure staff and customers are provided with timely and accurate project information and status updates.
• Give direction to and check the work of operators and maintenance personnel.
• Perform on-site commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Report project status in customer and Kinectrics progress reports.
• Act as a resource to Section Manager and Project Leaders in contributing to projects and the preparation of proposals.
• Develop and execute organized maintenance and training strategies for reliable well prepared outage tooling.
• Other duties as required

What you need to succeed:

• Completion of a 4-year university degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• A period of at least 4 years relevant software programming experience with industrial automated equipment is considered necessary to gain this experience
• A Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status, with a passion for engineering, would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of engineering principles and design techniques and processes
• Be familiar with rigorous engineering change control processes and application of QA programs.
• Proficiency with IEC 61131-3 languages for PLC, OPC, and C#
• Proficiency with other programming languages an asset
• Familiarity with SQL
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows development environment
• Familiarity with CSA N290.14 standard an asset
• Experience in designing and implementing control systems using various PLCs (Schneider, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, Omron, and others)
• Experience in designing and implementing SCADA systems
• Experience with real time computing and motion control is an asset
• Solid experience in software design in regulated industries such as aerospace, military, or nuclear
• Working knowledge and experience of use of appropriate codes and standards, as applied to nuclear plant and conventional plants
• Experience with software project management, bug tracking tools, and other commercial software development tools is an asset
• A good understanding of electro/mechanical systems with the ability to test, troubleshoot, and debug complex automated systems, electro-mechanical devices and software
• A working knowledge of electrical and safety standards for automated equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel to customer sites within Canada and internationally for equipment installation and commissioning and the ability to work flexible hours (this includes shift work)
• A proven drive to be decisive and engaged with our team, with a bias for action
• Take on new challenges and mentor new team members
• Innovative, enthusiastic, helpful, and ready to be part of our dynamic team
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain valid nuclear security clearance
• Willingness to work at nuclear sites; having a current valid 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.