Kinectrics

Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer

Toronto, ON

Full-time

About This Job

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

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Inspection and Maintenance Systems (IMS)

Reports to: Section Manager- Reactor Tooling

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.

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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.

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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.

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Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.

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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.

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Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

If you are looking for an organization that is committed to your future growth development, then you’ve come to the right place.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

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Have an understanding and ability to apply electrical, controls, and instrumentation (EC&I) engineering fundamentals to design and build equipment particularly machine / robotic equipment systems

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Provide a high level of technical expertise in one or more specific areas; including, controls software, control instrumentation, and assessment/design/specification of equipment and components

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Able to work under the direction of Technical Team Lead and Subject Matter Experts to develop conceptual designs and turn them into detailed design packages following a structured design process

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Prepare design packages which may include but not limited to, fabrication drawings, P&ID, design calculations (AC/DC power supply sizing, UPS sizing, etc ), general arrangement diagrams, technical specifications (power supplies, UPS’, PLCs, HMI computers, servo drives, motors, valves, pumps, instrumentation, cabling), Bill of Materials, FMEA etc.

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Working knowledge of drafting software (i.e EPlan, AutoCAD electrical, etc.) is considered essential

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Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of the design project (i.e., from conceptual engineering to detailed design, implementation, and close-out) to provide practical and effective solutions as per requirements. Working with equipment suppliers can include activities such as site visits to review system compliance to fabrication drawings, review and acceptance of supplier prepared fabrication drawings, review and acceptance of assembly procedures including leak testing, etc.

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Interface with other design disciplines such as mechanical design and software to provide a complete design solution

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Work independently and as part of engineering teams to contribute and prepare design plans, technical evaluations, technical procedures, test plans, data analysis, report preparation and report reviews.

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Assist in procurement engineering activities such as preparing procurement plans, incoming inspections, scope of work, reviewing terms and identifying appropriate risks.

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Provide troubleshooting support during equipment build and testing evolutions from assembly, functional testing, and factory acceptance testing through commissioning.

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Support project management and other assigned duties on as need basis.

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Assist in developing proposals for internal and external customers.

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Liaise with customers, staff, contractors, consultants, and vendors as appropriate

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Act as technical support for Section Managers, Senior Director and others in the department.

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Assist in the negotiation and administration of contracts, including cost estimates, schedule, and resources required.

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Identify opportunities for improvement in the technical processes and support change derived from lessons learned

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Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.

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Occasional travel to Bruce Power, OPG, or other client sites may be required including outage field support.

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Other duties as required

What You Need to Succeed

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A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent) is required.

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At least 4 years of relevant equipment controls system design experience for electromechanical automated equipment is required

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Extensive knowledge of drafting software (i.e. EPlan, AutoCAD electrical, etc.)

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Strong knowledge of control system design and equipment including control computer, PID controllers, Digital Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), etc.

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PLC Programming knowledge in various vendor technologies (Siemens, Schneider Electric, Allen Bradley, etc.)

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Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design techniques, and conventional electrical codes and standards

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Experience with Nuclear Quality Assurance Standards such as CSA N299 and CSA N290.14 is considered an asset.

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Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively on a technical level.

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Good time management skills and demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned work and coordinate multiple activities efficiently.

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A Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status.

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Innovative, enthusiastic, and ready to be part of our dynamic team. Knowledge and experience working with nuclear power plants (Bruce Power, OPG, NB Power or other) systems & processes.

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Ability to successfully obtain and maintain nuclear site security clearance.

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.

Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer

About This Job

The Opportunity

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Inspection and Maintenance Systems (IMS)

Reports to: Section Manager- Reactor Tooling

Hours per week: 37.5

Number Required: 2

What We Offer

What You Need to Succeed

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