At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain cutting-edge control systems for nuclear plants.
- Company: Join AtkinsRéalis, a leader in engineering and nuclear services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible benefits, and hybrid work options.
- Other info: Dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on nuclear safety and technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Computer Control Specialist Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, specification, integration, verification, and lifecycle support of digital Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems used in CANDU nuclear generating stations. The role focuses on Distributed Digital Control Computers (DCC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), plant computer systems, safety-critical computer systems, communication networks, cybersecurity, and overall I&C architecture supporting reactor control, process control, monitoring, and nuclear safety functions. The engineer ensures that computer-based systems meet nuclear safety, reliability, cybersecurity, licensing, and operational requirements throughout the design, refurbishment, commissioning, and operating phases of CANDU facilities.
Your role
- Develop and maintain computer control system architectures for CANDU nuclear plants.
- Design and specify Distributed Digital Control Computer (DCC) systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Plant Process Computers (PPC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory and Monitoring Systems, Data Historians and plant information systems.
- Define system requirements, functional specifications, and interface requirements.
- Prepare architecture diagrams, system descriptions, and design documentation.
- Perform engineering evaluations for safety-related computer systems.
- Develop and review Safety Design Requirements, Software Design Requirements, Functional Requirements Specifications, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Hazard Analyses, Reliability Assessments.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear safety principles including Single failure criterion, Independence, Defense-in-depth, Diversity, Redundancy and Fail-safe design.
- Develop plant wide I&C architecture strategies by designing communication interfaces among Reactor regulating systems, Shutdown systems, Turbine control systems, Process control systems, and Emergency support systems.
- Evaluate Network segmentation, Data flow requirements, Communication protocols, Cybersecurity boundaries.
- Support modernization and digital upgrades. System Integration between: Control system vendors, Engineering disciplines, Operations personnel, and Licensing organizations.
- Review interface control documents and Resolve hardware and software integration issues.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Review software lifecycle activities and quality assurance.
- Participate in requirements verification, Software validation, Code reviews, Configuration management, Software change control.
- Perform root cause investigations, recommend corrective actions and plant improvements.
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration.
- Experience with Deterministic safety analysis, Common Cause Failure (CCF) assessments, Diversity assessments, Software hazard analysis, Reliability analysis and Cybersecurity assessments.
- Experience with DCC platforms, DCS platforms, PLC systems, Safety PLCs, Networked control systems, Virtualized control environments, SCADA systems and Real-time operating systems.
- Thorough Knowledge of Candu Control Systems.
- Thorough knowledge of CSA Nuclear standards and International standards.
- Thorough understanding of Control system architecture, Redundant network design, Ethernet-based industrial networks, Time synchronization systems, Fiber optic communications, IEC 61850 concepts and Cybersecure architecture.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
Additional information
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
Computer Control Specialist Engineer in Mississauga employer: AtkinsRéalis Group
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