Automation & BIM Research Assistant (2-Year Term)

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking an automation engineer for a 2-year term to advance automated machinery for modular offsite construction. The role is located on North Campus in Edmonton and requires in-person work.

You will contribute to the development of BIM systems, computer vision and machine learning applications, SCADA and digital twin infrastructure, as well as integrated Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of automated machinery for modular offsite construction.
• Develop electrical schematics, select components, and design control panels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize automation, test, and commission systems.
• Contribute to BIM, computer vision, ML, SCADA, and digital twin infrastructure, and Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows.

Job description

The University of Alberta is seeking an automation engineer for a 2-year term to advance automated machinery for modular offsite construction. The role is located on North Campus in Edmonton and requires in-person work.

You will contribute to the development of BIM systems, computer vision and machine learning applications, SCADA and digital twin infrastructure, as well as integrated Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows.