Engineer - Automation & Digitalization

Job summary

Design and deliver electrical and control engineering solutions, including MV/LV power systems and PLC/HMI applications. Perform facility audits, develop technical documentation, and lead system commissioning and troubleshooting on-site.

Job details

Job description: Our Automation & Digitalization team is currently seeking an Intermediate Electrical & Controls Engineer to join our Richmond, BC, office. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering innovative electrical and control engineering solutions that drive productivity, reliability, and sustainability improvements for industrial customers across North America. This position is well‑suited for an engineer with solid technical experience who can work independently on complex tasks while contributing to project planning and client coordination. What You Will be Doing Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you can leverage your expertise: Participate in audits of industrial facilities and develop preliminary engineering designs, equipment evaluations, and cost estimates with moderate independence. Design MV and LV electrical power systems, including room layouts, equipment specifications, grounding, and cable/raceway sizing with minimal supervision. Perform protection and control system design, create settings files, and coordinate with utilities and clients as required. Develop electrical control and instrumentation systems, producing P&IDs, control system architecture diagrams, and instrumentation specifications. Design and program DCS and PLC/HMI applications, including logic development, graphics configuration, and system integration. Participate in system checkout and commissioning activities, performing troubleshooting and verifying system functionality on-site. Prepare complete tender and construction packages, including drawings, installation specifications, and supporting documentation, and participate in bid evaluations or contractor RFIs. What We Have to Offer In exchange for your commitment, we offer the following: A dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued. Financial support for professional development and certifications. Compensation that increases with capability and expertise and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement matching. Paid maternity and parental leave program to support employees during this significant and exciting life event. Competitive paid-time-off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days. A positive and collaborative culture that focuses on our core values and behaviors. Regular company events and social activities to foster camaraderie. Hybrid work model for most professional positions. What We’re Looking For When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience: Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree or diploma program in electrical engineering (or similar) Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. Registered or eligible for immediate registration with EGBC as an EIT or P.Eng. Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a team Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English) Practical knowledge of North American standards Legally authorized to work in Canada. Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%) Other valued, but non-essential skills, abilities, and experience include: Consulting engineering experience Experience in mining and/or chemical industries Site audit, commissioning, construction, and start-up experience

What you’ll do

Design and deliver electrical and control engineering solutions, including MV/LV power systems and PLC/HMI applications. Perform facility audits, develop technical documentation, and lead system commissioning and troubleshooting on-site.

Requirements

Requires a degree in electrical engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with eligibility for EIT or P.Eng registration with EGBC. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada and be willing to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

• Professional development and certifications support • Retirement matching • Comprehensive benefits package • Paid maternity and parental leave • Paid time off • Vacation • Paid holidays • Sick days • Company events and social activities

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical Power System Design
• Control System Design
• PLC Programming
• HMI Configuration
• DCS Programming
• P&ID Development
• Instrumentation Specifications
• Commissioning
• Troubleshooting
• MV and LV Electrical Design
• Protection and Control Systems
• Project Planning
• Client Coordination
• Technical Writing
• Bid Evaluation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Consulting
• Technology
• Energy