INTERMEDIATE AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL

MPE Engineering Ltd; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MPE Engineering Ltd in Lethbridge, AB, seeks an Intermediate Automation Professional to lead control system design, PLC/SCADA programming, project management and commissioning for clients across Southern Alberta and Western Canada. The role requires hands-on automation experience, willingness to travel, and the ability to provide emergency support for PLCs and SCADA systems.

Diploma or degree and licensing eligibility with APEGA or ASET highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation software and hardware.
• Willingness to travel for maintenance and commissioning tasks.
• Availability to support PLCs/SCADA and related communications.
• Diploma or degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing with APEGA/ASET.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system design for projects in Southern Alberta and Western Canada.
• Perform PLC and SCADA programming and system commissioning.
• Support project management activities within the Automation and Controls team.

Skills

Automation software

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Project management

Travel willingness

Emergency support

Education

Diploma or degree from an accredited post-secondary institution

Licensing or eligibility with APEGA or ASET

Job description

• Position: INTERMEDIATE AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL

As an Intermediate Automation Professional, the successful applicant will share MPE’s vision of providing industry‑leading services to our clients throughout Southern Alberta and Western Canada. This position is primarily focused on control system design, project management, PLC and SCADA programming, and commissioning. The successful applicant will work with our Automation and Controls team in the Lethbridge office.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Programming experience with a variety of automation software and hardware.


• Willingness to travel to support maintenance and commissioning tasks.


• Availability to provide emergency support for PLCs, SCADA systems, and related communications systems.


• Diploma or degree from an accredited post‑secondary institution.


• Licensed, or eligible for licensing or certification, with APEGA or ASET.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Experience providing project management services.


• Experience configuring network equipment, including routers, firewalls, and Layer 3 switches.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Self‑motivated, with strong problem‑solving abilities.


• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle for out‑of‑town work, as required.


• Five or more years of experience related to the mandatory and preferred qualifications listed above.