Control Systems Software Specialist

Mississauga, ON
Permanent
Full-time

25 days ago

Job DescriptionOverviewJoin our team as a Control System Software Specialist leading complex software and control design, construction, and commissioning activities for major industrial and nuclear projects. You will oversee technical documentation, guide engineering teams, and collaborate closely with clients and suppliers to deliver high-quality solutions. This role is ideal for a candidate with extensive experience in Siemens PLC programming and Siemens SCADA programming. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving critical engineering challenges, we would love to meet you.Your role

Serve as the subject matter expert for Electrical Engineering deliverables, including drawings (GAs, DDs, EDs), change paper markups, calculations, design reports, specifications, bills of materials, and commissioning documents.
Lead and mentor junior engineers in custom Siemens PLC programming for specialized engineered tooling.
Perform programming and engineering tasks in compliance with internal procedures, client QA programs, and all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct troubleshooting, testing, software–hardware integration, and prepare/approve related engineering documents such as test procedures, test reports, and operation manuals.
Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders while providing technical guidance to designers/drafters to support successful execution of engineering tasks.
Provide timely engineering resolutions, perform field walk-downs throughout design phases, and prepare corresponding walkdown reports as required.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent recognized by PEO) with 15+ years of design, implementation, and construction support experience; greenfield or nuclear industry experience is an asset.
Strong Siemens PLC programming background (Step 7, S7‑SCL, S7‑GRAPH, S7‑Starter, SIMATIC NET, WinCC Flexible, S7 Distributed Safety) and experience interpreting electrical drawings and Engineering Change Control.
Skilled in Siemens SCADA programming (WinCC Classic) and communications technologies including PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
Experience with PELCO systems (Endura Certified System Technician an asset) and solid working knowledge of relevant codes/standards such as CSA 22.1, the Canadian Electrical Code, and the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
Excellent organizational abilities, strong problem‑solving skills, and effective technical judgment.
Willingness to travel and potentially work on project sites as required to meet corporate needs.

Additional, preferred qualifications (mandatory for some projects):

Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and member in good standing or eligible to obtain such registration within 6 months of hiring.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Level 2 security clearance.
Experience in executing projects that are subject to import/export controls.

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