Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (Nuclear)

Airswift

The Role

Overview

Senior I&C Engineer leading nuclear design and compliance in Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

  • engineering docs
  • technical lead
  • proposal support
  • mentorship
  • regulatory compliance
  • client interface

Tasks

-Oversee the development of I&C engineering deliverables such as DSDs (Descriptive System Document), loop diagrams, logic narratives, instrument indexes, and system architecture. -Act as technical lead on projects or major work packages, coordinating design execution and managing interfaces with clients and other engineering disciplines. -Support proposal development, scope definition, estimating, and scheduling activities. -Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers. -Ensure compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements (CNSC, CSA N-series standards) and client specifications.

Requirements

  • p.eng.
  • bachelor ee
  • ontario nuclear
  • dcs/plc
  • senior i&c
  • security clearance

What You Bring

Our client is looking for a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in Markham or Kincardine with extensive experience in the Ontario Nuclear industry. You will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality design packages while maintaining their standards for safety, compliance, and technical excellence. -Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Systems Engineering. -Must have lead-level direct experience supporting nuclear projects along with managing a team of engineers. -Proven track record working on Ontario Nuclear Projects is mandatory. -Experience with safety-class systems, trip logic, control system upgrades, and DCS/PLC architectures. -Senior level of I&C engineering experience, with some experience in the nuclear industry. -Must be eligible for nuclear site security clearance. -Must have experience leading projects. -Expertise in nuclear design standards including CSA N285, N286 and N299 series.

The Company

About Airswift

-Operates from hubs in Houston, Manchester, and Singapore, serving clients across STEM industries worldwide. -Delivers talent acquisition, global employment & mobility, managed solutions, and consulting services. -Supports complex assignments, from offshore engineering to major urban infrastructure deployments. -Known for a vast talent network—thousands of contractors and deep sector expertise in energy and infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

STEM

Process

Infrastructure

Oil and Gas

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Hydropower

Battery

Nuclear

Mining

Chemicals

Manufacturing

Life Sciences

Petrochemicals

Polymers

Civil Engineering

Construction

Transport

Communications

Industrial

Power

LNG

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