Real time Digital Control System Software/Systems Designer
SNC-Lavalin
- Port Elgin, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare requirements and develop tools for test/development systems as needed for the production of safety critical software.
- Execute software engineering tasks including software requirements specification, software design descriptions, coding, verification, testing, and documentation.
- Evaluate computer vendor products and prepare processes and procedures for implementing such products into the computer software design, development and V&V processes.
- Assist in planning activities associated with design, verification and testing of computerized safety, control and monitoring systems.
- Assist in preparation of work-scopes, design and quality requirements, and design plans for the various stages of computer systems development.
- Participate in the concept design of safety, control and monitoring computer systems to define the system requirements, computer architecture, product/tool technologies and evaluate system performance and reliability.
- Assist in preparation of guides and procedures following international standards for work practices related to quality software for safety applications in the nuclear industry.
- 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 Assembler, Fortran, Pascal, Visual Studio, LabView, XML, Photon.
- Test script development using in-house scripting languages.
- Update and/or prepare Computers Engineering design documents including software requirements specifications, software design descriptions, and software manuals.
- Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other divisions within the company.
- Deliver technical presentations accurately and effectively.
- Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget, and reporting, to meet project goals.
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
- Honours degree in a relevant field of engineering or computer science from a university of recognized standing.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in a computer controls environment is preferred, but may be waived.
- Familiarity or experience with software design/development based on documented industry or international guidelines/standards is an asset.
- Demonstrate good technical skills and problem-solving capabilities, and be able to seek practical solutions to engineering problems.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with Bruce Power processes is considered an asset.
- Possession of Bruce Power quals / training is considered an asset.