Industrial Automation & Control Engineer (Electrical Engineer)

Airex Energy; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group insurance

EAP & telemedicine

Summer schedule

Team activities

Growth in clean tech leadership

Job summary

Airex Energy is seeking an Industrial Automation and Control Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize electrical and automation systems for residual biomass valorization projects at our Laval office.

You will ensure safety and reliability from design through commissioning, define automation strategies, develop panels, select components, document progress, and support budget and scheduling estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation.
• 8–10 years of experience in a comparable role.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens controllers.
• Experience with Burner Management Systems (BMS).
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Grafcet, FB, ST).
• Fluency in French (spoken and written); functional English for international clients.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for automation projects.
• Define automation architecture and strategy.
• Participate in development from design to commissioning.
• Design electrical panels in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code standards.
• Prepare technical documentation and progress reports.
• Select electrical and instrumentation components based on engineering requirements.
• Analyze and optimize automated systems.
• Perform detailed engineering for assigned projects.
• Collaborate on engineering procedures and cost estimation.
• Track and update drawings and technical documents.
• Design and develop industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, ControlNet, DeviceNet).
• Contribute to project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

Grafcet

Function Block (FB)

Structured Text

Electrical panels design

Teamwork

English communication

French fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens controllers

DCS (PlantPax, PCS neo)

Job description

About us

Airex Energy is a global leader in decarbonization solutions for industries seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to the transition toward a more sustainable economy. Our company develops and deploys innovative technologies that valorize residual biomass and transform these resources into high-value-added carbon products.

Our patented CarbonFX™ torrefaction technology lies at the heart of this approach. Proven at an industrial scale, it enables the production of bio-coal and other renewable carbon solutions for industrial and environmental applications.

Leveraging our technological and operational expertise, we designed, built, and operated a bio-coal production plant in Bécancour for 10 years, demonstrating our ability to turn innovation into concrete industrial solutions. Our expertise and technology are also central to Carbonity—Canada’s first industrial-scale biochar plant, located on the North Shore. This major project marks a new milestone in the large-scale deployment of renewable carbon solutions.

We are a team of passionate, entrepreneurial individuals determined to tackle complex challenges. Here, ideas become projects, projects become solutions, and solutions have the potential to generate a tangible impact on our environment and our industry.

Based at the Laval office, the Industrial Automation and Control Engineer actively participates in the design, integration, and optimization of electrical and automation systems for equipment developed by Airex Énergie. They ensure the performance, safety, and reliability of electrical installations—from design through to commissioning—within the scope of projects focused on residual biomass valorization and industrial decarbonization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define requirements for automation projects;
• Define automation architecture and strategy;
• Participate in the development of automation projects, from design to commissioning;
• Design electrical panels in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code standards;
• Prepare technical documentation and progress reports;
• Select electrical and instrumentation components based on engineering requirements;
• Analyze and optimize automated systems;
• Perform detailed engineering for assigned projects;
• Collaborate on the implementation of and adherence to engineering procedures;
• Provide support for electrical cost estimation as needed;
• Track and update drawings and technical documents;
• Design and develop various industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, ControlNet, DeviceNet);
• Contribute to project budget and schedule estimates.

Desired Profile :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation;
• At least 8–10 years of experience in a comparable role;
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code;
• Experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens controllers;
• Experience with Burner Management Systems (BMS);
• Proficiency in DCS control solutions (e.g., PlantPax and Simatic PCS neo);
• Solid experience programming PLCs using various languages such as Ladder Logic, Grafcet, Function Block (FB), and Structured Text;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Versatility, autonomy, and strong communication skills;
• Fluency in French (spoken and written);
• Functional knowledge of English (for communication with international clients);
• Ability to travel for work (domestic and international) during commissioning

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and group insurance benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine services;
• A summer schedule with compressed workweeks, depending on the role and organizational needs;
• Team activities organized by the social committee;
• An excellent opportunity to join an experienced team dedicated to fighting climate change and developing innovative, proven solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
• The chance to participate in the growth and evolution of a global leader in the clean technology industry, operating in a rapidly expanding global market.