Lead Systems Integrator

Ulteig; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Lead Systems Integrator in Canada to design, develop, and commission advanced electrical control systems. You’ll integrate PLC/HMI solutions, mentor junior engineers, and lead multi-disciplinary projects for power, renewables, and grid infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have extensive PLC/HMI experience, strong schematics interpretation, and a track record in substation automation. Expect travel 25-35% and collaboration with diverse teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Advanced experience with electrical systems, control systems, and automation concepts.
• Advanced experience with PLC programming and HMI design; proficient in Ladder Logic, FBD, or Structured Text.
• Experience designing/troubling fiber optic networks and reading schematics (single-line diagrams, P&Cs).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to mentor others and lead technical projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel 25–35% and travel across US/Canada.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada; valid Canadian Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Review and create, maintain, and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; mentor junior members.
• Design and integrate PLC and HMI systems for renewable energy automation.
• Integrate substation systems including protective relays and RTACs; oversee network commissioning.
• Lead testing and mentor juniors to troubleshoot control systems for proper functionality.
• Oversee on-site field commissioning, system installation, power-up, and network troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders for project success.
• Adhere to industry standards and safety regulations including NERC CIP.
• Stay updated on new technologies and programming techniques.
• Lead large, multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Ignition platform

SCADA systems

Industrial protocols (ModbusTCP/DNP3)

Fiber optic networks

Mentoring

Project leadership

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schneider Electric

Allen-Bradley

SEL RTAC

Ignition

Job description

The Opportunity

The Lead Systems Integrator designs, develops, and commissions advanced electrical control systems, with a focus on integrating PLC and HMI systems for efficient operation and communication. Lead systems integrators are responsible for maintaining project schedules and ensuring the quality of project deliverables. Mentoring and collaboration with engineering teams is essential to ensure system compatibility and enhance substation efficiency.

The Opportunity

The Lead Systems Integrator designs, develops, and commissions advanced electrical control systems, with a focus on integrating PLC and HMI systems for efficient operation and communication. Lead systems integrators are responsible for maintaining project schedules and ensuring the quality of project deliverables. Mentoring and collaboration with engineering teams is essential to ensure system compatibility and enhance substation efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Review and create, maintain, and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other project documentation, providing learning opportunities for junior team members.
• Review, design and integrate PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems for renewable energy automation applications while providing learning opportunities for junior team members.
• Perform and review the work for the integration of substation systems and devices, including protective relays, RTACs (Real-Time Automation Controllers), and communication networks.
• Lead testing and mentor junior team members to troubleshoot electrical control systems to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Oversee and perform on-site field commissioning activities, such as system installation, device power up, and network troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Assist others in obtaining up-to-date knowledge and ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and safety regulations, including NERC CIP.
• Help others learn and understand new technologies and programming techniques.
• Leading large technical and multidisciplinary projects.

What We Expect From You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Advanced experience applying electrical systems, control systems, and automation concepts.
• Advanced experience with PLC programming and HMI design. Efficiency in more than one programming language (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, or Structured Text).
• Demonstrated experience designing and/or troubleshooting fiber optic networks.
• Strong experience interpreting electrical schematics, including single-line diagrams and P&C drawings.
• Strong experience with HMI design, development, and commissioning.
• Proven application of automation, integration, and system protection principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to mentor others in a technical field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience with more than one PLC platform (e.g. Schneider Electric, SEL RTAC, Allen Bradley).
• Strong experience in Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform.
• Strong understanding of common industrial communications protocols including ModbusTCP and/or DNP3.
• Strong understanding of 3-phase power generation control principles.
• Strong knowledge of implementing Automatic Voltage Regulation Schemes including setpoint, power factor, and voltage control.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement Power Purchase Agreements and LGIAs and translate into control schemes.
• Knowledge and understanding of voltage regulation concepts and ISO specific requirements.
• Willing to travel 25-35% of the time.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess a valid Canadian Driver’s License and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Must have the ability to travel across the United States and Canada.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity in industrial control systems.
• Strong experience tuning PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) control loops.

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $115,200 - $155,800 CAD

• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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