Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Schneider PLC Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching

Professional development

Team-building events

Employee assistance program

Community engagement initiatives

Job summary

Allnorth is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Automation Specialist in Calgary South with extensive experience in industrial control systems and Schneider Electric platforms. You will program, commission, troubleshoot, and support automation across facilities, with travel to operating sites as required.

The role requires a 5+ year background in controls and automation, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a valid Canadian work entitlement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in controls and automation delivering projects or supporting operations.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Schneider Electric PLCs and control systems.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs and PanelView HMIs is an asset.
• Experience with DeltaV or Honeywell control systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of MOC processes and automation best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-team collaboration.
• Based in Calgary South or willing to work from there; travel to sites as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and right to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation and controls engineering support across maintenance, operations, and projects.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, control narratives, architectures, panel drawings, I/O drawings, and related docs.
• Configure, program, test, troubleshoot, and commission PLC-based control systems.
• Participate in planning, commissioning, start-up, and ensure technical quality and standards.
• Coordinate with head office engineering teams for support and communicate effectively.
• Travel periodically to operating sites to support sites and projects.

Skills

Automation expertise

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Schneider Electric PLC

EcoStruxure Control Expert

Unity Pro

Rockwell PLCs

PanelView HMIs

DeltaV

Honeywell systems

Job description

Allnorth is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Automation Specialist in Calgary South with extensive experience in industrial control systems and Schneider Electric platforms. You will program, commission, troubleshoot, and support automation across facilities, with travel to operating sites as required.

The role requires a 5+ year background in controls and automation, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a valid Canadian work entitlement.