Automation Engineer

JNE Group; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Job summary

JNE Consulting in Hamilton, ON seeks an Automation Engineer to lead control systems design, programming, and project execution from concept to start-up. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, safety compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI and experience with Rockwell and Siemens platforms, along with strong instrumentation and safety system skills. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of control systems incl. PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and drives.
• Advanced programming across multiple PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens).
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, safety systems, and electrical theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure PLC programs and automation devices (HMIs, drives, switches, analyzers).
• Develop control system panel designs and drawings in AutoCAD.
• Apply specifications to produce complete control system drawing packages.
• Review and stamp drawings per PEO requirements.
• Lead installation, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Specify equipment and perform control system and safety system design.
• Develop specifications and standards per legislation and plant requirements.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Coordinate projects and designs with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

Drives

Education

University degree or college diploma in a related field

Ontario Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

Automation Engineer

JNE Consulting is a progressive, multi-disciplinary engineering services firm based in Hamilton, ON with offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Merrillville, IN, and Detroit, MI. Our experienced and specialized teams work globally with a diverse client base, providing services from project concept and engineering through construction and project management.

Join our dynamic and growing team of professional engineers and designers executing innovative projects while developing your career.

An exciting opportunity is available for an Automation Engineer to join our Automation Team in our Hamilton office.

What JNE Offers

• Commitment to individual safety
• Possible Hybrid work
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Position Overview

The successful candidate will provide technical and project leadership in Control Systems, Instrumentation, and Safety Instrumented Systems.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for control system design and programming, equipment specification, drawing development and review, and project execution—from initial design through installation, commissioning, and start-up.

This role will also provide engineering oversight and technical support to ensure control system designs comply with applicable specifications, standards, legislation, and plant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure PLC programs and other automation devices, including HMIs, drives, switches, and analyzers, in accordance with design documents and functional descriptions.
• Develop control system panel designs and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Apply approved specifications and standards to produce complete control system drawing packages.
• Review and stamp control system drawings in accordance with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) requirements.
• Lead the installation, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Specify equipment and perform control system, instrumentation, and safety system design.
• Develop specifications and standards in accordance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and plant requirements.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Coordinate projects and execute designs with minimal guidance in a multidisciplinary environment.

Job Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge and understanding of control systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and drives.
• Expert-level programming and software development skills involving multiple PLC platforms, including Rockwell and Siemens.
• Advanced knowledge of instrumentation, combustion, and safety systems.
• Advanced instrumentation design skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory codes, standards, and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of related industry experience.
• University degree or college diploma in a related field.
• Ontario Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence.

Strong Assets

• Design and commissioning experience with variable-speed AC and DC drives.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial networking and Operational Technology (OT), including cybersecurity.
• SQL database experience.
• TÜV Rheinland certification.

Compensation

Base salary: $90,000–$120,000 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications.

What JNE Offers

• Commitment to individual safety
• Possible Hybrid work
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

JNE Consulting is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team.