Posting End Date: 13/11/2026 Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Shift: Days Travel Required: 10% Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow. Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business qualified, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -
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- the job. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Electrical Plant Engineer . Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, consultative & results driven person to join our team in the role of Plant Engineer/Officer (Electrical), in OPG’s Renewable Generation (RG) Station Engineering group at the Atikokan Biomass Generating station located near Atikokan, ON. Reporting to the Plant Technical Support Manager, the Electrical Engineer
- Hydro has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects that are necessary for the continuous safe, efficient, economical operation and asset management of the thermal generating station assets. This challenging role has a broad range of scope where the individual has a direct influence on the maintenance, operation and asset management of the station. Provide Electrical engineering advice, assessments, inspections and designs for generators, power systems transformers, distribution, arc flash hazards, protection and control associated with thermal generating stations and associated infrastructure. Respond to emergencies, equipment failure, unsatisfactory equipment performance, conduct field investigations and recommend actions. Provide technical direction, plans and advice on a variety of technical matters of thermal station maintenance, operations, performance, design, and commissioning.



Preparation of drawings, technical specifications, construction estimates, request for proposals, proposal evaluation, award, contract negotiations & administration & co-ordination, construction monitoring, resolution of contract disputes. Pre-start health and safety reviews, investigation of safety or technical incidents. 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering ~ Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Electrical Engineering role; Experience working in a Hydroelectric Generating Facility is preferred; Experience working in an Industrial Power Systems or Utilities organization. ~ Experience working in an industrial environment or generating facility with distributed control systems, high voltage installations, protection and control schemes, and large electric motors and/or generators (asset) is preferred. ~ Knowledge and/or experience conducting assessments, testing, studies, inspections, investigations, designing, evaluating, construction monitoring & maintenance of electrical works associated with high voltage industrial installations. ~ Demonstrated knowledge of the OH&S; Act and Regulations, especially for Industrial Establishments (Ont. 213) in Ontario & the Ontario Electrical Safety Code & various codes and standards associated with electrical engineering and application of their requirements. ~ Willingness to travel via road, airplane, float plane, helicopter etc.



Be fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario (P.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro. As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario. The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework. OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from eq

📌 Electrical Plant Design Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Ontario Power Generation
📍 Canada