AtkinsRéalis

Plant Controls Systems Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • $100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Honours degree in a relevant engineering field from a recognized university; Professional Engineering license preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years in nuclear power generation or similar industries.
  • Familiarity with I&C/software standards is advantageous.
  • Strong foundation in computer hardware highly regarded.
  • Proven technical skills with a knack for problem-solving.
  • Effective interpersonal skills for teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical and commercial liaison with clients and internal teams on complex projects.
  • Engage in the conceptual design of safety/control systems, defining specifications and evaluating performance.
  • Assess and integrate vendor products into software design and validation processes.
  • Efficiently manage project schedules and budgets to meet objectives.
  • Draft system/software change requests for modifications.
  • Develop tools for production testing of safety-critical software.
  • Implement software engineering tasks including requirements specification, design, coding, and testing.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and employee recognition programs.
  • Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs.
  • Diverse training and professional development opportunities.
  • Hybrid working culture promoting work-life balance.
  • Generous time-off policies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview

The Computer Systems Engineering department is responsible for digital instrumentation and control equipment for projects involving control, monitoring, and operator displays in the nuclear island for our existing customers and new builds. The department is responsible for digital system design, equipment selection and procurement, and all software activities.

Your role
  • Responsible for prime technical and commercial interface with the client and internal engineering and commercial groups on projects of substantial scale and complexity.
  • Participate in conceptual design of safety/control systems to define system requirements, computer system architecture/design, product /tool technologies and evaluate system performance and reliability.
  • Evaluate computer vendor products and prepare procedures/guides for implementing such products into computer software design, development and V&V processes.
  • Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget and reporting to meet project goals
  • Preparation of system/software change request for modifications to existing systems/software
  • Prepare requirements and develop tools for test/development systems as needed for production of safety critical software
  • Execute software engineering tasks including software requirements specification, software design description, coding, verification, testing and documentation
  • Asist in planning activities associated with design, verification and testing of computerized safety/control systems
  • Develop software and scripts using a variety of programming languages/toolsets/environments including, but not limited to IEC61131-3 languages, C C++ Visual Studio, Labview, XML.
  • Test script development using in-house developed scripting languages for software/system V&V testing
  • Update and/or prepare computer engineering design documents including SRS/SDD and software manuals
  • Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other divisions within the company

About you

  • Honours degree in a relevant field of engineering from a university of recognized standing. Professional Engineering license preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in nuclear power generation or related industries
  • Experience with industry and/or international I&C/software standards is considered an asset
  • Strong background in computer hardware is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrate good technical skills and problem-solving capabilities and be able to seek practical solutions to engineering problems.
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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