Senior Technical Engineer/Officer

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid       

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Base Location: Pickering, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: None

Deadline to Apply: September 11, 2025

Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

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 Human Factors Engineer.

Reporting to the Manager of Process Control, Security & Human Factors Engineering (HFE), this position will provide Human Factors Engineering Services to OPG Nuclear Generating Stations, Nuclear Waste and Advanced Inspection and Maintenance teams. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to Ontario Power Generation by coordinating and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders and provide HFE services to a number of projects in order to achieve our goal of minimizing probability of human errors, and reducing consequences of human errors at Ontario Power Generation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Design and implement changes to human machine interfaces of significant complexity using a range of recognised engineering methods and data, primarily in the cognitive domain; provide expertise and guidance on human machine interface analysis methods, design methods, and equipment selection;
• Prepare and conduct walkthroughs, user groups, structured interviews, and simulator exercises as necessary to collect data, verify, and validate human machine design interfaces; provide guidance on the resolution of human machine interface licensing issues;
• Dissemination of relevant technical knowledge through development of internal standards and design guides;
• Contribute to a number of projects at a given time, including HFE design guidance and services, as well as providing oversight of HFE services provided by vendors.
• Act as a HFE stakeholder in the Engineering Change Control (ECC) process for modifications and work collaboratively with Projects and other stakeholder departments and vendors when required.
• Meet with and correspond with Nuclear regulatory agencies; prepare Human Factors Engineering program plans and Human Factors Engineering Summary reports; conduct and document function and task analyses and user trials, HFE verification and validation activities.
• Maintenance of OPG HFE program documents and design guides; preparation of estimates to complete various HFE activities; initiate, prepare, and issue all required design documentation; support engineering acceptance of modification turnovers.
• Provide ECC control guidance, provide active support to field issues and Field Initiated Changes, and facilitate a positive outcome with EMP vendors.
• Understand impacts on cost and schedule and provide support to minimize impacts driving projects; gather input from stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure project requirements are captured and detailed in the project documents; maintain process compliance during project execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Human Factors, Engineering Psychology (or other relevant Engineering discipline)
• Minimum 4 years cumulative experience related to the Human Factors aspects of workplace design (design, development, and test and evaluation)
• Knowledge of human perceptual, cognitive, and physical characteristics as they apply to human performance in an industrial setting. This includes but is not limited to display design, annunciation, workplace layout, panel design, training and procedures; demonstrated ability to selectively apply human factors design tools (such as system analysis, task analysis, network analysis) to specific goals within the design process.
• Demonstrated ability to carry a human machine interface design from concept through to implementation. This includes the ability to interpret engineering drawings, complex control logic and procedures.
• Good general understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation including instrumentation, monitoring, diagnostic, and control systems; good understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to I&C in the nuclear environment.
• Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements; proven track record on delivering results; strong written and verbal communication skills and must be comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, challenging work environment where showing initiative and self-motivation are assets;  
• Strong in understanding, executing, and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach under minimum required supervision.
• 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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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.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.