Automation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to safety

Hybrid work option

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Job summary

JNE Consulting in Hamilton, Ontario seeks an Automation Engineer to join the Automation Team. You will provide technical leadership in control systems, instrumentation, and safety systems, and drive project execution from design through startup.

The role requires extensive PLC programming, panel design, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The candidate will oversee and review drawings, ensure compliance with industry standards, and lead project deployment with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related industry experience.
• Ontario Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure PLC programs and HMI systems.
• Design control system panels using AutoCAD.
• Ensure drawings meet PEO requirements and standards.
• Lead installation, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Specify equipment and design instrumentation and safety systems.
• Develop specifications aligned with regulatory standards and plant requirements.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams with minimal guidance.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Ontario P.Eng. licence

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

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.