Automation Project Engineer – Power Systems Leader

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contributions

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick days

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Automation in Canada to plan, design, test and commission automation projects for power systems. You will work with project managers and engineers to define deliverables and timelines, and you will travel as needed to support customers.

Collaborating with internal teams, you will research SEL equipment and third-party solutions, mentor project staff, and ensure quality from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering experience in automation.
• Strong communication with customers and team.
• Ability to design control logic and network configurations.
• Knowledge of real-time control systems and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, test and commission automation projects.
• Lead and mentor project team; coordinate with managers and engineers.
• Research equipment and third-party solutions; ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Participate in customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise.

Skills

Control logic design

Network configuration

Project leadership

Customer communication

Electrical drawings analysis

Travel 25%

Tools

IEC-61131 programming

Python programming

IT/OT Troubleshooting (Wireshark)

SCADA client/server

HMI design tools

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Automation in Canada to plan, design, test and commission automation projects for power systems. You will work with project managers and engineers to define deliverables and timelines, and you will travel as needed to support customers.

Collaborating with internal teams, you will research SEL equipment and third-party solutions, mentor project staff, and ensure quality from design through commissioning.