Senior Industrial Control Systems EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Control Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team. The role supports Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and Operational Technology (OT) across our power generation fleet, primarily in Ontario, by providing day‑to‑day engineering support, system design, lifecycle management, and safety‑focused operation of control and instrumentation systems.ResponsibilitiesDeliver day‑to‑day engineering and technical support of industrial control systems and OT architecture across the Capital Power fleet.Take ownership and accountability for assigned work, deliverables, and outcomes.Apply engineering principles to develop and implement technical solutions for OT and IC systems, including control logic changes, alarm setpoint reviews, firmware updates, network changes, and instrumentation upgrades.Address complex and diverse instrumentation and control system challenges across multiple generating facilities.Support the ECS cybersecurity maintenance program for onsite systems, including patching, incident response, backup and recovery, network security, and system monitoring.Develop predictive tools, enhance maintenance practices, review predictive and preventative maintenance outputs, and implement design changes to improve system reliability and performance.Provide technical direction and oversight to contract and maintenance personnel to ensure successful execution of IC system work.Support and guide IC/SCADA/OT sustaining capital and O&M; projects.Evaluate the technical and economic benefits of proposed solutions and provide recommendations for alternative approaches.Maintain and optimize operational data historian systems to support plant operations, analytics, and reporting.Manage licensing and support agreements for onsite control and automation systems.Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance program.Apply and develop internal engineering standards, including Management of Change (MOC) processes.Collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, corporate teams, OEMs, and vendors.Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior engineers, Engineers‑in‑Training (EITs), and students.Pursue continuous improvement of technical, leadership, and management skills through formal and informal learning opportunities.EducationBachelor of Science Degree in Computer, Process Control, or Electrical Engineering (preferred).Other educational backgrounds considered based on experience.ExperienceMinimum 7 years of practicing engineering.Engineering experience in an operating plant setting.Technical SkillsAdvanced knowledge of instrumentation and control systems in an operating plant environment.Experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and RTU, including programming, troubleshooting, system upgrades, lifecycle management, and multi‑vendor integration.Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as MODBUS, ICCP, DNP3, and OPC.Solid working knowledge of applicable codes, standards,



and best practices related to instrumentation and control design.Experience with operational data historians, SQL, and data analytics for operations and reliability support.Experience with Windows server and workstation administration, domain administration, and virtualization in an OT setting.Experience with or familiarity using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as Maximo.Knowledge of network administration, configuration, and troubleshooting within industrial and OT networks.Familiarity with IC cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Working ConditionsPeriodic travel (10–20 %) to Ontario facilities required.Limited travel throughout North America may be required.Additional DetailsThis position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.Pay range: $137,500.00 to $159,000.00.As this is a safety‑sensitive position, clearance of a pre‑employment drug & alcohol test is required, subject to applicable law.Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.Successful candidates will undergo education verification, reference checks, and criminal record check.Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1,000 referral reward.If relocation assistance is needed, it may be available based on posting requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Industrial Controls Engineer - C$137,500 - C$159,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Capital Power
📍 Winnipeg