Job Description

Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer – Nuclear

Location: North York, Ontario Work Arrangement: Fully In-Office Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Sector: Nuclear Compensation: $155,000 – $185,000 (based on experience) + Benefits & Pension

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to support engineering and design activities for major nuclear projects across Ontario Power Generation (Pickering and Darlington) and Bruce Power.

Working within a highly regulated nuclear environment, you will provide technical leadership for I&C system modifications, plant upgrades, and life extension projects — spanning the full engineering lifecycle from design and Engineering Change (EC) package development through installation, commissioning, and return to service.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative engineering team and participate in qualification programs aligned with the N299.1 Quality Assurance Program and OPG Design Engineer (DE) / Design Team Lead (DTL) qualification pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Design (50–75%)

• Design and modify instrumentation and control systems for nuclear generating stations
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
• Develop and update:
  • Instrument loop diagrams
  • Logic diagrams
  • Wiring and termination drawings
  • Control schematics
  • Panel layouts
  • Instrument data sheets
• Prepare Engineering Change (EC) packages using Asset Suite 9 (AS9)
• Review vendor documentation, equipment qualification records, and technical submittals
• Develop commissioning procedures, test plans, and acceptance criteria
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and commissioning activities
• Provide technical support during installation, startup, and troubleshooting

Project Delivery

• Lead engineering activities while ensuring compliance with schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering interfaces
• Support project planning, forecasting, and scope management
• Complete required engineering reviews and approvals

Field & Project Support

• Support installation and commissioning activities at Pickering, Darlington, and Bruce Power
• Conduct field walkdowns and provide technical direction during construction
• Resolve field issues and engineering inquiries
• Prepare project close-out documentation in accordance with OPG engineering governance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario
• Valid or previous OPG Security Clearance
• Experience using Asset Suite 9 (AS9)
• Previous experience supporting nuclear generating stations, preferably OPG

Assets (Nice to Have)

• PMP designation
• OPG Design Engineer (DE), Design Team Lead (DTL), or Modification Team Lead (MTL) qualification
• Bruce Power experience

Technical Experience

Design & Systems Experience:

• Plant instrumentation and process measurement systems
• Control systems and control logic
• PLC and DCS modifications
• Protective instrumentation
• Reactor and balance-of-plant control systems
• Field instrumentation, transmitters, switches, valves, and analyzers
• Instrument loop design and calibration requirements
• Control panel design and wiring
• Commissioning and testing of I&C equipment

Process & Governance Experience:

• Engineering Change Control (ECC) processes
• Asset Suite 9 (AS9)
• N-PROC-MP-0090
• N-GUID-00700-10000
• MOD Outlines
• MDRs
• COMSP-MOD / T-MOD processes
• Master EC and Design EC development
• EC wrap-around package preparation
• CSA N299.1 Nuclear Quality Assurance Program

Knowledge of applicable industry standards including CSA, IEEE, ISA, and other nuclear I&C design standards is considered an asset.

Mandatory Qualifications

• 4–10 years of Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience, preferably within the nuclear industry
• Strong understanding of nuclear engineering governance and engineering change processes
• Experience supporting engineering through design, installation, commissioning, and closeout
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality within a regulated environment
• Ability to work effectively in both office and plant environments
• Previous leadership or project coordination experience is considered an asset