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.
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.
Position: Section Manager, Software Design Engineering
Location: 393 University Ave, Toronto, ON
Reports to: Director, Electrical, Control, Computer Engineering and Human Factors (EIC)
Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000
Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.
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.
Total Compensation : Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics.



Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and career development/educational reimbursements.
Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact Kinectrics is seeking a Section Manager, Software Design Engineering to lead a team delivering advanced software and digital control system solutions for nuclear and critical infrastructure clients.
This role is accountable for people leadership, technical excellence, and project delivery, ensuring the successful execution of software and computer-based system projects across their full lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping engineering strategy, strengthening client relationships, and advancing Kinectrics’ digital engineering capabilities.
Provide technical leadership and governance across: Software development for safety and non-safety systems
Industrial control system architecture and integration (PLC, DCS, IC)
Digital I&C; platforms and plant computer systems
Human-machine interfaces (HMI)
Software categorization, qualification, and lifecycle management
Software verification and validation (V&V;)
Vendor integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, and lifecycle support
Ensure seamless integration with existing plant systems and large-scale I/O environments
Oversee the full engineering lifecycle, from conceptual and preliminary design through detailed design and implementation
Establish and maintain cybersecurity controls for nuclear digital assets and OT environments
Plan and manage resources, budgets, and schedules for software engineering projects

📌 Section Manager, Software Design Engineering (Toronto)
🏢 Kinectrics
📍 Toronto