Automation Engineer – NIA

TEEMA; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional engineering services firm in Burnaby seeks an Automation Engineer to design, configure, and test control systems for electrical utility substations. The ideal candidate will be a registered engineer and must have experience with automation systems, CAD tools, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and a 12-month contract with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in design, configuration, and testing of automation systems.
• Registered with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or eligibility for registration.
• Intermediate English communication skills in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure automation and networked control systems.
• Prepare project documentation and deliverables.
• Provide technical assistance and support in the field.

Skills

Design and configuration of control systems

Troubleshooting automation systems

Intermediate English skills

Familiarity with CAD systems

Intermediate MS Office skills

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.)

Tools

CAD systems

Engineering design software

Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineer – NIA
Job ID: 83337
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview

The E4 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

What you will be doing

This role requires experience with the design, configuration, testing and troubleshooting of automation and networked control systems in electrical utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV.

• Demonstrated experience working with utility operational/industrial Ethernet control systems including HMI systems, network switches & routers, programmable logic controllers, discrete control, alarming and metering systems, data concentration and other similar systems used in electrical utility substations.
• The work is focused on Automation & Control and industrial control networks used in transmission stations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV.
• Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with companyproject and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis’, calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
• Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
• Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and the com Design Practices. Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.
• Prepare detailed designs and documentation for substation digital control, automation, networking, and instrumentation systems in substations with operating voltages from 12 kV to 500 kV in accordance with BC Hydro and industry standards and practices.
• Specify and procure materials, panel assemblies, and other related equipment.
• Configuring/program digital devices such as Human/Machine Interface (HMIs), data concentrators, network switches/routers, automation controllers, digital meters, PLCs and other IEDs.
• Test and validate device configurations in a lab environment.
• Prepare commissioning test plans.
• Providing technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others following established practices.
• Provide training for end-users and peers on the theory and operational use of the installed or modified equipment/systems.

What you must have

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC
• The company uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius
• Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
• Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards
• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Salary/Rate Range: $76.00 - $93.00 per hour

Term: 12-month contract; most likely to extend

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com