Project & Control Engineer/Officer

Education Level: 4-year degree in business, engineering, or equivalent

Shift: Days

Travel: 25%

Deadline to Apply: July 6, 2026

Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week

Project & Control Engineer/ Officer

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/ Officer.

Reporting to the Manager Project Controls, this position is responsible for leading and shaping critical project controls activities across major hydroelectric projects, driving scheduling, cost management, forecasting and reporting using industry-leading tools and advanced analytics platforms. Working cross-functionally with engineering, construction and finance teams, the incumbent will deliver data-driven insights that support successful project execution and continuous improvement across OPG’s clean energy portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel.
• Support Front‑End Planning activities including scope definition, risk assessment, estimating and facilitation of project planning workshops.
• Monitor and analyse project performance, delivering cost and schedule updates, variance analysis and forward-looking forecasts.
• Maintain baselines and assess impacts of change to ensure plans reflect approved changes.
• Create dashboards, data visualisations and reports using Excel and business intelligence tools.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, finance and external contractors to gather inputs, track progress and align forecasts.
• Support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives to contribute to overall project success.

Qualifications

• 4‑year bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
• PMP designation is preferred.
• 6–8 years of experience supporting project management or project controls within large, complex projects, preferably in nuclear, hydroelectric or thermal generation environments.
• Advanced skills with Primavera P6 for project planning and scheduling.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, producing accurate project data, advanced reports, dashboards and data visualisations, and using business intelligence tools.
• Strong knowledge of project controls principles including planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting and risk management.
• Experience with engineering and construction management practices and methodologies.
• Proficiency with project controls, financial and work management systems, including computerized databases and reporting tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience supporting hydroelectric or large-scale infrastructure projects, including refurbishment, modernization and lifecycle management of generating assets.

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 selection process, please contact View email address on ca.talent.com.

OPG is committed to employment equity. We encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialised persons, persons with disabilities and women) and believe that diversifying our workforce will strengthen OPG and better serve 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.

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