Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services.

With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Visit our website to learn more: Position: Senior Engineer, Software Design Department: Design & Engineering Services (DES) Reports to: Manager, Human Factors and Computer Design Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.

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. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health perks and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

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. 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.

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering discipline 6+ years of experience in software design engineering in nuclear or other safety‑critical, highly regulated industries 3+ years of experience as technical lead for software and/or computer engineering teams 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 Experience in preparing and reviewing design documentation across all stages of SDLC for CAT I‑IV software in accordance with CSA N290.Strong understanding of nuclear power plant design, operation, and modernization programs, including control system upgrades Thorough knowledge of Engineering Change Control (ECC) processes in nuclear environments Hands‑on experience with software engineering lifecycle practices, including configuration management and verification & validation (V&V;) Experience in project management and interfacing with and coordinating activities of multi‑disciplinary teams Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills, with a strong commitment to quality Occasional travel to other Kinectrics’ locations and client sites will be required Experience working on‑site at nuclear generating stations; holding a valid OPG and Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset Experience performing condition and performance assessments of digital systems and cybersecurity/OT assets Experience supporting refurbishment or operating (capital) projects in nuclear facilities This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

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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. 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.

📌 Senior Engineer, Software Design (Toronto)
🏢 Kinectrics
📍 Toronto