Software Design Engineer

Job description:

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.

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

The Opportunity

Position: Software Design Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Entry

Location: 393 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Department: Design & Engineering Services

Reports to: Manager, Human Factors and Computer Design

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.

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 Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum 4 years of relevant software programming 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.

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.