Senior Engineer / Scientist - Performance and Testing

Status: Contract (up to 24 Months)

Working Conditions: Hybrid

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Base Location: Etobicoke, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2024

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 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 Senior Engineer / Scientist – Specialist.

Reporting to the Manager of Performance & Testing, this position is responsible to develop solutions to technically complex problems in support of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) power plant operations, maintenance, refurbishment, design, or construction. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Review vendor reports, designs, and memos from a specialist perspective in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and thermal hydraulics, and document findings in presentations, memos, and reports.
• Conduct simulations, field work, tests, and analyses to support thermal performance investigations, advise clients, and recommend solutions, including obtaining and analyzing relevant information as needed.
• Provide expert engineering design, assessment, technical advice, and consultation to clients on complex problems and projects; establish and utilize industry contacts and resources for problem-solving.
• Lead projects or studies within the discipline, including developing work plans, coordinating resources, directing junior staff or technicians, and ensuring work is completed within budget and schedule constraints.
• Produce reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate results of studies and field tests; evaluate and secure services and products from external firms as required.
• Under supervisor guidance, interact with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and internal/external committees as a technical expert to represent and advance OPG’s interests.
• Ensure all work complies with legislated, corporate, and departmental safety requirements, contribute to safety program development and administration, and provide input to budgets and financial evaluations.
• Stay current with technical developments in the field through technical publications and engagement with research, industry, and educational organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must possess a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario
• Experience in theory and practical application of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, numerical simulations, and experimental methods to support subject matter expert reviews, field testing, and numerical simulations of power cycles is desired. This experience is normally acquired by a minimum of an accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, and 6-8 years of post-university applied experience.
• This position requires both theoretical and practical expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, and numerical simulations/coding to support analyses in the power industry. The role involves advanced use of commercial CFD codes and grid generation software—particularly, but not limited to, FLUENT/CFX. This advanced CFD knowledge is normally acquired through a minimum of 6 years of post-graduate working experience.
• Must have a minimum of 6 years of progressive relevant experience working with large scale power plants, industrial production or chemical process facilities.
• This position requires experience in implementing standards, methods, procedures, jurisdictional and industrial codes, and in setting work program objectives. Experience working with internal stakeholders, manufacturers, suppliers, and Government or Regulatory Agencies is also considered an asset.
• The position requires the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment, as well as in-depth experience related to the development, engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and operation of large-scale power plants, industrial production, or chemical process facilities.
• This position requires experience in providing advice and direction in specialized technical fields, as well as familiarity with divisional organization, methods, and practices. Experience working with internal stakeholders, manufacturers, suppliers, and Government or Regulatory Agencies is also required.

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.

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.