Systems Performance Engineer at Ontario Power Generation — NeverHard

Position Details Status: Permanent Full Time Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Base Location: Bowmanville, ON Shift: Days Travel: 10% Deadline to Apply: July 3, 2026 Salary Range: $1,664.34 - $2,583.30 Per Week Job Overview Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Systems Performance Engineer. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, this position is responsible for the performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of safety‑critical digital control computer systems supporting nuclear station operation. Key Accountabilities Monitor and assess the performance and health of critical digital control computer systems, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with nuclear station requirements. Perform system troubleshooting and failure analysis, identifying root causes of hardware and software issues and implementing corrective actions. Support lifecycle management of computing systems, including obsolescence planning, upgrades, and long‑term reliability improvement initiatives. Implement hardware and software system modifications, including installation, integration, testing, and commissioning in both lab and field environments. Work with Real‑Time Process Computing (RTPC) systems, including computers, digital controllers, microcontrollers, FPGAs, PDP11/70 and associated interfaces. Provide field engineering support, including system repairs, equipment replacements, upgrades, and outage support activities. Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including design documents, technical specifications, work plans, installation procedures, and Engineering Change Control (ECC) packages. Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Design, and Project teams to ensure safe and effective system operation and implementation of changes. Qualifications 4‑year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline 2–8 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in a nuclear or highly regulated environment Experience working with digital control systems, real‑time computing systems, or embedded systems Hands‑on experience with system troubleshooting, testing, and repair of computing systems or components Experience in system performance monitoring and equipment reliability analysis Experience supporting system lifecycle management, including upgrades and obsolescence management Strong experience preparing engineering documentation, including design specifications, work plans, and engineering change packages Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, memory management, and digital logic Experience working with RTPC systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, or digital controllers Hands‑on experience using diagnostic tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) for system troubleshooting Experience with legacy systems such as PDP‑11 and RSX‑11M operating systems is an asset Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com. OPG is committed to employment equity. We encourage applicants from equity‑seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). Priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self‑identify as members of these groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr