Project Engineer, Automation

NES Fircroft; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks a Project Engineer, Automation in Calgary, Alberta to support development and implementation of control systems for lithium processing, water treatment, utilities, and packaging systems. The role involves design, configuration, and commissioning with cross-functional teams in Calgary.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in industrial automation, and PEng with APEGA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial automation or control system design.
• Professional Engineer (APEGA) in good standing.
• Experience with major DCS/PLC platforms and industrial protocols.
• Familiar with process safety and functional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architectures, narratives, and I/O lists.
• Support configuration and testing of DCS/PLC/SCADA systems and HMIs.
• Coordinate with process and electrical engineers on instrumentation requirements.
• Support FAT/SAT, loop checks, and commissioning for automation systems.
• Assist in resolving control and instrumentation issues during construction and start-up.

Skills

Control system design

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation requirements

Process safety

PEng with APEGA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PEng (APEGA)

Tools

DCS/PLC platforms

Industrial communication protocols

HMI configuration

Safety Instrumented Systems

Job description

Project Engineer – Automation

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a full-time Project Engineer, Automation to support development and implementation of control systems for the Clearwater Project in Alberta, working with automation and process teams based in Calgary.

This role contributes to control system design, configuration, and commissioning across lithium processing, water treatment, utilities, and packaging systems.

About Our Client

Our client is pioneering a new industry and redefining what is possible as it deploys local know-how to bring lithium into Alberta's value chain. This is innovation at scale, driven by bold ideas, cutting-edge technology, and a team that thrives on solving tough challenges.

Joining the organization means more than just building a career; it is joining an ambitious team that collaborates naturally and is committed to building a new industry within Canada. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a company on the rise in one of the most crucial industries of our time. The organization supports growth and curiosity, celebrates balance, and provides the space to achieve big things.

Based in Calgary, recognized as one of North America's most livable cities, employees will find themselves working at the intersection of innovation, impact, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing control system architectures, control narratives, and I/O lists for gathering system and central processing facility equipment.
• Support configuration and testing of DCS/PLC/SCADA systems and HMIs.
• Coordinate with process and electrical engineers to define instrumentation and control requirements.
• Support FAT/SAT, loop checks, and commissioning for automation systems.
• Assist in resolving control and instrumentation issues during construction and start-up.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or control system design.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA in good standing.
• Experience with major control system platforms and industrial communication protocols for water treatment, chemical, or oil & gas facilities.
• Experience with configuration and commissioning of major DCS/PLC platforms.
• Familiarity with process safety, safety instrumented systems, and functional safety standards.