Our electric power generation clients, both in Canada and US, are updating and replacing the power plant control systems with new digital control systems. This is expanding work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group.

This is a senior level design engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in nuclear Instrument and Controls Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will lead a team of nuclear I&C; Engineers and interface with the discipline engineers and designers on the Project Team and with the client to ensure all client requirements are satisfied.

You will work on major process controls engineering projects for upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants in the following areas:

Digital Systems – PLC, DCS, Touchscreen displays, network switches and control systems

Functional Requirement and Procurement Specifications and software categorization reports for instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants

Process instrumentation replacement evaluation reports and nuclear modification packages

Prepare instrument data sheets (IDS) and instrument calibration sheets (IDS)

Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including cable block diagrams, connection wiring diagrams and schematics

Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a transparent and concise manner to meet client requirements

Attend client meetings and perform site walkdowns to ensure the client is satisfied with our work product





Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in‑office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

S. export‑controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations. A BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board‑accredited undergraduate program or a U.A minimum of 7 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems;

experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control system is preferred

Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls systems design for Candu reactors, including DCS for turbine, control, feedwater control, and data display

Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre‑engineered systems to execute systems design

Active Ontario Power Generation (OPG) security clearance

Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws.



You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs

Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked

Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required

We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows

Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees.

Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. #

📌 Instrumentation & Control Engineering (Toronto)
🏢 Sargent u0026 Lundy
📍 Toronto