Senior Engineer, Process Control

Job summary

You will lead process control engineering projects from front-end studies to field implementation while managing instrumentation and automation scopes. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, foster client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives.

Job details

Type of position: Regular Your future role on our team BBA is seeking a senior process control engineer to join our new Thunder Bay office or existing Sudbury office to support our continued growth in Central Canada. You’ll play a lead role in all phases of engineering projects, from front-end studies to field implementation, with a focus on detailed engineering. As a senior member of the Automation, Instrumentation and Control System engineering team in Central Canada, you’ll be responsible for ensuring technical quality, identifying new business opportunities and fostering team development. With us, you’ll get the opportunity to... Lead process control engineering and quality for major mining and energy projects Manage instrumentation, automation and control scopes, including budgets, schedules and project delivery Lead engineering teams in the design, integration, programming and commissioning of PLC, HMI, DCS and communication systems Build strong client relationships and support business development, proposals and account growth Mentor junior and intermediate engineers while ensuring development of high-quality engineering work packages Contribute to BBA initiatives and foster a positive, collaborative culture in the Thunder Bay office Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture? Entrepreneurial spirit Desire to motivate and train the next generation Strong commitment to health and safety Rigorous and ethical Ability to share and pass on knowledge Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements University degree in electrical engineering with over 8 years of mining or energy experience (consulting preferred) Registered P.Eng. in Ontario, with more than 4 years as a licensed professional engineer in Canada Experience leading process control scopes, from conceptual and feasibility studies to detailed engineering Hands-on experience with industrial control systems, programming, integration, troubleshooting and commissioning Strong knowledge and demonstrated leadership in developing P&IDs, control narratives, industrial networks and control system specifications, while ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams, provide direction and review senior-level engineering work Strong communication, client relationship and organizational skills Valid driver’s licence Willingness to travel locally and internationally for project and site work Asset: business development experience An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards Annual base salary from $110,000 to $170,000 Annual premium program for regular employees Onsite mobility premium Time bank Cellphone fee reimbursements Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program Retirement savings plan Annual vacation and sick leave Premium for employee referrals BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills. At BBA, You Get Many Benefits Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based) Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop A corporate culture that values expertise Participation in innovation projects Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally A growing business with many opportunities About BBA BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support. Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.

What you’ll do

You will lead process control engineering projects from front-end studies to field implementation while managing instrumentation and automation scopes. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, foster client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in electrical engineering and be a registered P.Eng. in Ontario with over 8 years of experience in mining or energy. Strong hands-on experience with industrial control systems and proven leadership in technical team management are required.

Benefits

• Annual premium program
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan
• Disability insurance
• Telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation
• Sick leave
• Employee referral premium

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Process control engineering
• Instrumentation
• Automation
• PLC
• HMI
• DCS
• Communication systems
• Project management
• Business development
• Mentoring
• P&IDs
• Control narratives
• Industrial networks
• Commissioning
• Troubleshooting
• Technical leadership

Job areas

• Engineering
• Consulting
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership

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