Control System Software Specialist

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Overview

A Control System Software Specialist is responsible for leading complex software and control design, construction, and commissioning activities for major industrial and nuclear projects, overseeing technical documentation, guiding engineering teams, and collaborating closely with clients and suppliers to deliver high‑quality solutions. This role is ideal for a candidate with extensive experience in Siemens PLC programming and Siemens SCADA programming.

Your role

• Lead and mentor a team of junior engineers in Siemens PLC custom programming for specialized engineered tooling.
• Oversee programming and engineering work following internal and client procedures, QA programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform programming troubleshooting and testing activities.
• Integrate software and hardware components and review/approve software engineering documents such as test procedures, test reports, operation manuals, etc.
• Coordinate and interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders to execute assigned engineering work.
• Provide prompt response and engineering resolutions on any critical engineering‑related matters.

About you

• Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent degree as recognized by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario and member in good standing.
• 15+ years of relevant design, implementation, or construction support experience (experience with greenfield construction and/or the nuclear industry is an asset).
• Experience with Siemens PLC programming including Step 7, S7‑SCL, S7‑GRAPH, S7‑Starter, SIMATIC NET, WinCC Flexible, and S7 Distributed Safety.
• Experience in Siemens SCADA programming, specifically WinCC Classic.
• Experience with Siemens PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
• Experience executing projects that are subject to import/export controls.
• PELCO experience (Endura Certified System Technician is an asset).
• Excellent organizational and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites to meet corporate needs.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.