Onsite Senior Engineer – Automation, Digitalization

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About the role

  • Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer leading the design and development of control systems for automation projects in North America. Mentoring engineers and overseeing project execution in Richmond, BC.

Responsibilities

  • Lead audits of industrial facilities, define project scopes, and develop high ‑ level engineering concepts, cost estimates, and client recommendations.
  • Oversee and review MV and LV electrical power system designs, ensuring technical quality in electrical room development, equipment selection, grounding strategy, and cable/raceway engineering.
  • Provide advanced protection and control system design, including coordination studies, settings development, and system integration strategies.
  • Lead the development of control and instrumentation systems, shaping control philosophies, P&IDs, architectures, and instrumentation standards.
  • Architect and validate DCS and PLC/HMI solutions, guide control logic strategies, and ensure compliance with project and industry standards.
  • Lead and supervise commissioning efforts, resolving complex technical issues, coordinating with clients and contractors, and ensuring successful system handover.
  • Oversee preparation and approval of tender and construction packages, ensuring completeness, constructability, and alignment with project objectives while mentoring junior staff in documentation standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma program in electrical engineering (or similar)
  • Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience
  • Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a team
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English)
  • Registered as a P.Eng. in British Columbia
  • Practical knowledge of North American standards
  • Experience coaching junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Previously responsible for client relationships and high-level engineering decisions.
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada
  • Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%)

Benefits

  • Financial support for professional development and certifications.
  • Compensation that increases with capability and expertise and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-matched retirement plan and a Health Spending Account.
  • 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.

Job title

Senior Engineer – Automation, Digitalization

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$120,000 - CA$160,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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