Project & Control Engineer/Officer
About the role
Status: Contract - Up to 12 Months
Working Conditions: Hybrid - 3-days in office
Education Level: Bachelor's degree
Base Location: Pickering, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: September, 17, 2025
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 as we work 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 Project & Control Engineer.
Reporting to the Manager, Project Controls, this position is responsible for implementing and maintaining project controls systems within the Projects and Modifications and Project Services Organization. This role ensures effective planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and cost control to support successful project delivery.
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate and facilitate Front End Planning (FEP) processes, including risk profiling, project scoping, and workshop facilitation.
- Develop and maintain integrated, resource-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, ensuring alignment with project scope, risks, and budgets.
- Establish and monitor project budgets; support the development of Project Execution Plans and Business Case Summaries. Conduct earned value management (EVM) analysis.
- Load and maintain project plans in relevant project control systems, ensuring alignment with financial and work management systems throughout the project lifecycle.
- Perform regular schedule and cost updates, analysis, and forecasting; prepare project metrics and variance reports, recommending corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure adherence to change management processes, including documentation, approvals, and baseline maintenance.
- Interface with cross-functional teams, including Finance and Engineering, to ensure accurate project information and alignment across all stakeholders.
- Support project closeout activities, including final reconciliation, system closeout, and documentation to provide a complete and auditable project record.
Qualifications
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6–8 years of experience in project controls, project management support, or related roles, preferably within Nuclear, Hydroelectric, or Thermal generating facilities.
-
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
-
Alternate Education may be considered as follows:
-
Project management program (3-year program)
-
Business Administration (General and specific to Project management (3-year program)
-
Technologist (Trades or IT) program (3-year program)
-
Strong knowledge of project controls principles, including scoping, risk management, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.
-
Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) and business/financial systems (e.g., SAP, Ecosys).
-
Familiarity with engineering and construction management concepts, methods, and techniques.
-
Experience with corporate financial processes and cross-departmental interfaces.
-
Advanced computer skills and experience developing and maintaining computerized project information, costs, forecasts and Power BI utilization.
-
Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario (Engineering roles only)
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 application or interview 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 jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
To be drafted following the approval process.
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.
About Ontario Power Generation
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an electrified future, where more aspects of life – from cars to homes and industries – are powered by clean electricity. As part of this vision, we’re also focused on becoming a net-zero company by 2040 and enabling a net-zero economy by 2050. We have already made major strides to a sustainable future. In 2014, OPG burned its last piece of coal to make electricity, which represented one of the world’s single-largest climate change-specific actions. Today, through the dedication of more than 9,500 employees, OPG generates almost half of the electricity that Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on each day. We are committed to ensuring our energy production is reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable for Ontarians today and for the future. In Ontario, our diverse fleet includes two nuclear stations, 66 hydroelectric stations, two thermal generating stations, one solar facility, and four combined-cycle gas generating stations, which are operated by our subsidiary, Atura Power. Additionally, we own two other nuclear generating stations in Ontario, which are leased on a long-term basis to Bruce Power L.P. In the United States, OPG owns and operates 85 hydroelectric stations in 18 states through our subsidiary, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. Some of the actions OPG is taking now to prepare for our electric future include the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades of our hydro fleet, refurbishment of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which will secure 30 more years of clean, reliable, low-cost power.
Project & Control Engineer/Officer
About the role
Status: Contract - Up to 12 Months
Working Conditions: Hybrid - 3-days in office
Education Level: Bachelor's degree
Base Location: Pickering, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: September, 17, 2025
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 as we work 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 Project & Control Engineer.
Reporting to the Manager, Project Controls, this position is responsible for implementing and maintaining project controls systems within the Projects and Modifications and Project Services Organization. This role ensures effective planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and cost control to support successful project delivery.
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate and facilitate Front End Planning (FEP) processes, including risk profiling, project scoping, and workshop facilitation.
- Develop and maintain integrated, resource-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, ensuring alignment with project scope, risks, and budgets.
- Establish and monitor project budgets; support the development of Project Execution Plans and Business Case Summaries. Conduct earned value management (EVM) analysis.
- Load and maintain project plans in relevant project control systems, ensuring alignment with financial and work management systems throughout the project lifecycle.
- Perform regular schedule and cost updates, analysis, and forecasting; prepare project metrics and variance reports, recommending corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure adherence to change management processes, including documentation, approvals, and baseline maintenance.
- Interface with cross-functional teams, including Finance and Engineering, to ensure accurate project information and alignment across all stakeholders.
- Support project closeout activities, including final reconciliation, system closeout, and documentation to provide a complete and auditable project record.
Qualifications
-
6–8 years of experience in project controls, project management support, or related roles, preferably within Nuclear, Hydroelectric, or Thermal generating facilities.
-
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
-
Alternate Education may be considered as follows:
-
Project management program (3-year program)
-
Business Administration (General and specific to Project management (3-year program)
-
Technologist (Trades or IT) program (3-year program)
-
Strong knowledge of project controls principles, including scoping, risk management, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.
-
Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) and business/financial systems (e.g., SAP, Ecosys).
-
Familiarity with engineering and construction management concepts, methods, and techniques.
-
Experience with corporate financial processes and cross-departmental interfaces.
-
Advanced computer skills and experience developing and maintaining computerized project information, costs, forecasts and Power BI utilization.
-
Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario (Engineering roles only)
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 application or interview 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 jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
To be drafted following the approval process.
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.
About Ontario Power Generation
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an electrified future, where more aspects of life – from cars to homes and industries – are powered by clean electricity. As part of this vision, we’re also focused on becoming a net-zero company by 2040 and enabling a net-zero economy by 2050. We have already made major strides to a sustainable future. In 2014, OPG burned its last piece of coal to make electricity, which represented one of the world’s single-largest climate change-specific actions. Today, through the dedication of more than 9,500 employees, OPG generates almost half of the electricity that Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on each day. We are committed to ensuring our energy production is reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable for Ontarians today and for the future. In Ontario, our diverse fleet includes two nuclear stations, 66 hydroelectric stations, two thermal generating stations, one solar facility, and four combined-cycle gas generating stations, which are operated by our subsidiary, Atura Power. Additionally, we own two other nuclear generating stations in Ontario, which are leased on a long-term basis to Bruce Power L.P. In the United States, OPG owns and operates 85 hydroelectric stations in 18 states through our subsidiary, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. Some of the actions OPG is taking now to prepare for our electric future include the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades of our hydro fleet, refurbishment of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which will secure 30 more years of clean, reliable, low-cost power.