Electrical Engineer, Control Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design, program, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, gateways, instrumentation, edge devices, and industrial networks.

• Configure and provide support for Ignition SCADA applications, encompassing Perspective HMI, scripting, alarming, Tag Historian, reporting, and data visualization.

• Create SCADA specifications, network diagrams, I/O lists, control narratives, commissioning records, and documentation for operational handover.

• Lead or assist in Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, systems integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational handover activities.

• Assess electrical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, network diagrams, communication architectures, and panel designs.

• Collaborate with customers, internal teams, contractors, and vendors to align with technical requirements and project timelines.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance SCADA standards, cybersecurity, system performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

• Execute work in compliance with applicable safety, electrical, regulatory, customer, and Shermco standards.

• Travel up to 20% within Canada and the United States, including potential overnight stays and occasional work outside regular business hours during commissioning, outages, or critical system events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Automation, or a related engineering field; a relevant combination of education and experience may also be considered.

• Five or more years of experience in SCADA design, programming, systems integration, commissioning, or troubleshooting.

• Proficiency with Ignition SCADA, including Perspective HMI, Python or Jython scripting, alarming, Tag Historian, and reporting functionalities.

• Hands-on experience in configuring, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, RTUs, industrial controllers, gateways, and edge devices.

• Understanding of industrial networks, fiber optics, VPNs, remote access, OT communications, and protocols such as OPC UA, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU, and RS-485.

• Ability to interpret electrical single-line diagrams, P&IDs, control schematics, network diagrams, and I/O lists.

• Strong skills in technical documentation, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination.

• Capability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with geographically dispersed teams.

• Legally authorized to work in Canada and able to travel within Canada and the United States, subject to relevant border-entry requirements.

• A valid driver’s license may be necessary when driving is a key component of a project assignment.

• Preferred: experience with electrical substations, protection and control systems, three-phase power, or power system automation.

• Preferred: experience with SEL protection relays, RTACs, AcSELerator software, Ignition Edge, Opto 22, CODESYS, or Red Lion products.

• Preferred: knowledge of solar power, battery energy storage systems, distributed energy resources, or renewable power generation.

• Preferred: experience with Linux operating systems and industrial or operational technology cybersecurity practices.

• Preferred: experience with SCADA panel design, telecommunications, CCTV, access control, water or wastewater systems, pumping systems, utilities, data centers, or industrial facilities.

• Preferred: experience delivering customer-facing engineering or systems integration projects.

• Preferred: certifications in Ignition, cybersecurity, automation, networking, or project management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Retirement savings program.

• Paid vacation and time off from work.

• Support for technical training and professional development.

• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.

• A collaborative team environment with a strong commitment to safety and technical excellence.