Automation Controls Consultant

Accenture; Calgary; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Industry X Canada is seeking engineers to lead control-system design and integration for manufacturing clients. You will apply automation expertise, develop process control strategies, and drive project success from concept through commissioning. English is required due to multinational teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and manufacturing operations to improve productivity and sustainability, with opportunities to influence client outcomes across North America.

Qualifications

• Experience in control engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of plant processes in Process and Discrete Manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in client consultations on field of expertise.
• Plan and execute system specification, design, architecture and development.
• Deliver virtual commissioning, emulation, testing and simulation; ensure client relationships.
• Manage project resources and budgets as needed.

Skills

Control engineering

Automation systems

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS systems

Job description

We are:

Looking to be part of a transformational digital engineering and manufacturing practice? How about an opportunity to help world‑class clients solve their biggest challenges and create products and services that customers love - quickly, efficiently and sustainably?

We are:

Looking to be part of a transformational digital engineering and manufacturing practice? How about an opportunity to help world‑class clients solve their biggest challenges and create products and services that customers love - quickly, efficiently and sustainably? Industry X combines Accenture’s powerful digital capabilities with deep engineering and manufacturing expertise. We use the power of data and digital to help our clients reimagine the products they make, and how they make them. By connecting engineering and manufacturing operations every step of the way - from how products are designed and engineered, sourced and supplied, manufactured, to how they are serviced and renewed, we help them achieve greater productivity, drive growth and meet their sustainability commitments. Find out more about Industry X.

The work:

• Be responsible for the completion of all project requirements, including, but not limited to:


• Participate or lead internal and or customer consultations regarding field of expertise


• Identify, assess, and solve complex technical problems for area of responsibility, using in-depth analysis of situations or data and incorporating innovative approaches and techniques.


• Develop proposals for business development opportunities and present to senior leadership at potential clients. Ability to turn broad program objectives into actionable design initiatives


• Plan and execute system specification, design, architecture, and development


• Develop standards, procedures, training manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use


• Delivery of virtual Commissioning /Emulation, Testing and Simulation


• Maintain and improve client relationships with all engineering disciplines and identify and develop new business opportunities


• Mange the project resources and budgets when necessary

Here’s what you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent work experience.


• Experience in control engineering within a manufacturing environment.


• Possess a basic understanding of plant processes in both Process and Discrete Manufacturing Industries to assist with the conceptual design of process control strategies for process modifications and plant expansions.


• Experience in automation system design, software integration, development, commissioning, validation, and start-up


• Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS systems (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition) and control system architecture


• English is required for this position as this role will be aligned to multi‑national teams where English is the common language across our North America Market. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English‑speaking multi‑national teams, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company’s activities to avoid this requirement.


• and

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full‑time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here:

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $28.17 to $52.21