Project Engineer - Industrial Automation Lead

Lakeside Controls; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Controls in Mississauga, Canada seeks an experienced Project Engineer to drive advanced technical execution and deliver high-quality projects. You will mentor team members while coordinating across customers and internal groups to provide practical, technically sound solutions.

Responsibilities include defining specifications, leading design reviews, and guiding FATs, testing, and commissioning. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or Technologist diploma in an Engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in a Project Engineering or related role.
• Strong technical expertise in industrial automation, process control, and engineering design.
• Experience with a variety of process industries (Chemical, Refining, Power, Pharma, Food & Beverage).
• Proven ability to lead complex technical work and independently drive project outcomes.
• Experience/knowledge in other non-automation platforms will be considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of others.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Define design specifications and project standards in collaboration with customers and engineering teams.
• Interpret customer requirements and represent their needs throughout project execution and solution delivery.
• Lead and coordinate technical activities across complex projects and specialized areas.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and task direction to Project Engineers.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions aligned with industry standards and customer expectations.
• Review, validate, and approve engineering designs, submittals, service estimates, and peer work.
• Perform overall quality control of engineering deliverables and ensure adherence to processes and standards.
• Lead or support key project phases, including scope definition, pre-FEED/FEED activities, testing, commissioning, and start-up.
• Own and lead FAT, system testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project execution to ensure scope, quality, schedule, and customer expectations are met.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to support planning and issue resolution.
• Organize and direct small technical teams within a defined area of expertise or project scope.
• Execute complex technical activities and provide SME in a specialized area.
• Support budget management for assigned scopes, including reviewing costs and change orders.
• Contribute to engineering process improvements and development of standards.
• Collaborate with Sales to support hardware and services estimation for larger pursuits.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Industrial automation

Process control

Engineering design

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Quality assurance

Budget management

Change management

Customer collaboration

Education

University degree in Engineering

Technologist diploma in Engineering

Job description

Lakeside Controls in Mississauga, Canada seeks an experienced Project Engineer to drive advanced technical execution and deliver high-quality projects. You will mentor team members while coordinating across customers and internal groups to provide practical, technically sound solutions.

Responsibilities include defining specifications, leading design reviews, and guiding FATs, testing, and commissioning. Strong leadership and communication are essential.