Position: Section Manager, Software Design Engineering
Location: 393 University Ave, Toronto, ON
On-Site: Hybrid (2 - 3 days a week)
Job Type: Fulltime Permanent
Salary Range: 130,000 - 165,000 (+benefits, RRSP)
Department: Design & Engineering Services (DES)
Reports to: Director, Electrical, Control, Computer Engineering and Human Factors (EIC)
Number Required: 1
General Accountabilities
- Provide technical leadership and governance across:
- Software development for safety and non-safety systems
- Industrial control system architecture and integration (PLC, DCS, ICS)
- 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
- Lead proposal development and preparation of client bids
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering a client-focused delivery culture
- Ensure all engineering changes comply with client Engineering Change Control (ECC) processes (e.g., OPG, Bruce Power)
- Drive cross-disciplinary integration and collaboration across engineering teams
- Provide project oversight to ensure delivery on scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
- Lead team performance management, coaching, and professional development
- Support resource planning, prioritization, and execution strategies across programs
- Champion quality assurance and continuous improvement through Human Performance (HU) tools and best practices
- Working knowledge of CSA N286 management system requirements, CSA N290.14 software engineering for safety-related systems, CNSC REGDOC2.1.1 management systems and software QA expectations, NQA-1, IEC 62645 cybersecurity standard, and client-specific nuclear station procedures
- Identify opportunities to expand and integrate Kinectrics service offerings
- Ensure adherence to quality processes and consistent application of best practices
Specific Accountabilities
Deliver comprehensive engineering services, including design, technical problem-solving, and root cause analysis of plant operating issues. Apply a strong understanding of asset investment considerations to advise clients on engineering risks, trade-offs, and business impacts of alternative solutions.
Provide software engineering expertise for nuclear and industrial facilities across the following areas:
- Design, installation, and commissioning of digital control systems, including software categorization and qualification
- Execution of specialized analyses such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Management of reverse engineering and third-party dedication for obsolete digital equipment
- Development and implementation of engineering changes in accordance with established Engineering Change Control (ECC) processes
- Software design and analysis for nuclear and industrial plant systems
- Condition and performance assessments of digital systems and cybersecurity assets
- Technical assessments, troubleshooting, and engineering support for refurbishment and operating (capital) projects
- Collaboration with utilities, vendors, and construction/procurement partners across all project phases - from concept through implementation and close-out
- Effective participation in multidisciplinary project teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
- Continuous advancement of technical knowledge in software engineering and digital control systems
Direct Outputs
- Lead staffing and resourcing decisions, including work planning, scheduling, and assignment of team members
- Execute core people management responsibilities, including hiring, performance management, compensation decisions, and staff development
- Build and sustain strong client relationships while supporting business development and service growth
- Develop and enhance service offerings through technical capability development and client engagement
- Recruit, mentor, and retain specialized software engineering expertise within the team
- Translate client needs into actionable programs, projects, and technical proposals
- Deliver projects and service contracts in line with scope, schedule, effort, and quality commitments
- Ensure consistent application of quality processes and engineering best practices
- Identify opportunities to integrate and expand Kinectrics’ service offerings across business lines
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering discipline
- 7–10+ years of experience in software design engineering in nuclear or other safety-critical, highly regulated industries
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing software and/or computer engineering teams
- Proven expertise in industrial control systems and plant networks (PLC, DCS, SCADA)
- Experience in preparing and reviewing design documentation across all stages of SDLC for CAT I-IV software in accordance with CSA N290.14
- Strong understanding of nuclear power plant design, operation, and modernization programs, including control system upgrades
- Thorough knowledge of Engineering Change Control (ECC) processes in nuclear environments
- Hands-on experience with software engineering lifecycle practices, including configuration management and verification & validation (V&V)
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex engineering projects and leading multidisciplinary teams
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario
Pay: $130,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M7A 2B2
