Electrical Engineer, SCADA

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, which include 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 the operational transition.

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

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

• Identify and propose enhancements to SCADA standards, cybersecurity measures, system performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

• Execute work in alignment with relevant safety, electrical, regulatory, customer, and Shermco standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Automation, or a related engineering field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.

• A minimum of five years of experience in SCADA design, programming, systems integration, commissioning, or troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with Ignition SCADA, particularly Perspective HMI, Python or Jython scripting, alarming, Tag Historian, and reporting.

• Hands-on experience with the configuration, programming, and troubleshooting of PLCs, RTUs, industrial controllers, gateways, and edge devices.

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

• Proficiency in interpreting electrical single-line diagrams, P&IDs, control schematics, network diagrams, and I/O lists.

• Excellent technical documentation, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination abilities.

• Capacity to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with teams located in different geographical areas.

• Legally permitted to work in Canada and willing to travel within Canada and the United States, in accordance with applicable border-entry regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Retirement savings program.

• Paid vacation and time off.

• Support for technical training and professional development.

• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.

• A collaborative team environment with a strong focus on safety and technical excellence.