Senior Computer Systems Engineer
AtkinsRéalis View all jobs
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform conceptual and preliminary design of safety, control and monitoring computer systems to define the system requirements, computer architecture, product/tool technologies and evaluate system performance and reliability.
- Evaluate digital I&C system products and establish processes and procedures for their use in computer software design, development and verification & validation (V&V).
- Execute software engineering tasks including software requirements specification, software design descriptions, coding, verification, testing, and documentation.
- Develop software and scripts using a variety of programming languages/ toolsets/ environments including, but not limited to: IEC 61131-3 languages, C, C++, Varian / SSCI-890 / PDP11 Assembler, Fortran, Pascal, Visual Studio, LabView, XML, Photon.
- Prepare requirements and develop tools for test/development systems as needed for the production of safety critical software.
- Update and/or prepare Computers Engineering design documents including software requirements specifications, software design descriptions, and software manuals.
- Prepare guides and procedures following international standards for work practices related to quality software for safety applications in the nuclear industry.
- Coordinate and interface with clients, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines within the company.
- Provide technical guidance and instruction to engineers on the team.
- Deliver technical presentations accurately and effectively.
- Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget, and reporting, to meet project goals.
- Relevant Honours degree in computer or electrical engineering from a university of recognized standing.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
- Minimum 10 -12 years of experience in a computer controls environment is preferred but may be waived.
- Experience at an operating nuclear power station or a similar installation would be an asset.
- Previous experience with methodologies and processes used for I&C modernization of a nuclear power plant would be an asset.
- Familiarity with instrumentation and control system functions, configurations and equipment as used for CANDU plant process systems, safety systems or safety-related systems, or for similar systems in other industries would be an asset.
- Familiarity with industrial/nuclear QA programs and procedures along with pertinent CSA, IEEE, or related I&C engineering codes and standards would be an asset.
- Demonstrate good technical skills and problem-solving capabilities and be able to seek practical solutions to engineering problems.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills as well as a strong customer focus and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.