Technical Engineer/Officer

 Selection of candidate(s) will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement.

Organization: Enterprise Operations --- Enterprise Engineering --- Station Engineering ---- Darlington

Reporting Organization Unit Title: Electrical 

Information regarding compensation for this position can be found on the Compensation and Benefits website.

Status: Regular, Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid    

Education Level: 4 Year Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Mechatronics engineering

Base Location: Bowmanville, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: February 10, 2026

Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,658.86 Per Week

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Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders, and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Technical Engineer/officer.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Performance Engineering, this position is responsible to contribute to Ontario Power Generation by monitoring and analyzing electrical systems and plant information in collaborating with other sections within Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Work Control – Online/Outage/Refurbishment, Projects, and external stakeholders to identify trends; providing troubleshooting solutions; and advocating for opportunities to improve system health.  As a member of the system engineering team, the role will include support for both the operating station along with the Darlington Refurbishment Project.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for systems/ components performance by monitoring and analyzing plant information, identifying trends; providing troubleshooting solutions to the station; and advocating for opportunities to improve system health.
• Developing, reviewing and optimizing the maintenance strategies for station systems, components and structures.
• Preparing system health reports and action plans to sustain and improve system performance, identifying system and project risks; and supporting improvement modifications. 
• Working with a multi-disciplined team of engineering and technical specialists to support the operation of the various electrical systems.
• Developing, planning, supporting and tracking the execution of projects in compliance with the industry's demanding set of regulations and standards.
• Maintaining written documented processes and procedures to reflect improved operating methods and additions to all supported systems.
• Co-ordinate the clarification of specification requirements and arrange for necessary changes and/or co-ordinate technical work as required in several major work areas.
• Maintain and/or update operating and other specified department/divisional procedures.
• Perform documentation reviews to ensure work performed is fully documented and has a complete set of records available.
• Provide technical evaluations and advice, solve problems and coordinate work as required, in several major work areas, in support of the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Requires a knowledge of physcs, chemistry, metallurgy, mathematics, electricity, engineering and economics to technically understand the operation of the facility.
• Requires training and experience in an industrial environment associated with the design, development, operation or maintenance of industrial systems and equipment.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in a related engineering field is preferred.
• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro. 

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Travel Requirements: 10%
Hiring Manager: Diana Urrego
Posting Date: January 27, 2026
Unposting Date: February 10, 2026
Number of Openings: 1
Hrs of Work (Weekly): 35
Pay Scale Group: 03 MP4
Union Representation: Society
Job (Occ Code): Senior Technical Engineer/Officer (00670309)
Shift Work: No 

The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Power Generation's Accessibility Standard, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known by contacting us in advance.

Message to all OPG Applicants: Once your resume or cover letter have been submitted with an application, there will be no future opportunity to update those submission documents.