Location: Peterborough, ON (Onsite 5 days a week)

Duration: Permanent Full Time

Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required

About the Opportunity

Join a highly specialized engineering team within the nuclear energy sector, where innovation meets real-world impact. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of advanced instrumentation and control systems that support critical infrastructure, including clean energy production and medical isotope delivery.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and client stakeholders, playing a key role in delivering complex, high-reliability systems. This is an opportunity to work in a regulated, safety-focused environment where your expertise directly contributes to meaningful global outcomes.

What’s In It for You

Be part of a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment where experienced professionals support your growth and development. This organization values innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

You’ll benefit from flexible work arrangements, strong mentorship, and access to ongoing professional development. The culture promotes balance, inclusion, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that truly make a difference.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll design and develop instrumentation and control systems, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

• You’ll collaborate with internal teams and clients to gather requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives

• You’ll lead or contribute to design reviews, ensuring compliance with regulatory and technical standards

• You’ll support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex systems and equipment

• You’ll provide technical leadership on projects, including risk identification, solution development, and stakeholder communication

• You’ll contribute to proposal development, cost estimation, and technical presentations to support business growth

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in design engineering within a regulated industry such as nuclear, aerospace, or oil and gas

• Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Automation Engineering, or a related field, with a valid PEO license

• Proven experience leading or contributing to complex engineering projects across full project lifecycles

• Strong knowledge of design documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications

• Experience with tools such as AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with systems design and testing

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and present technical concepts clearly

• Experience with CSA standards, CANDU systems, or IBM DOORS is considered an asset

Note from the Hiring Manager

We’re looking for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving technical challenges, and is motivated to contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on both energy and healthcare sectors.

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