Senior Automation Project Engineer - Hybrid Growth

Lakeside Process Controls; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Competitive compensation with RRSP-m–

Benefits coverage (medical, dental, V*

Work-life balance with above-market PA

Structured training and development

Lakeside Mentorship Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. in Winnipeg, Canada, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Automation, to lead technical execution across complex automation projects.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality delivery from scope definition through FAT and commissioning. The role requires a degree in Engineering (or technologist diploma), 10+ years of project engineering experience, and strong expertise in industrial automation, process

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or Technologist diploma in an Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in a Project Engineering or related role.
• Strong technical expertise in industrial automation, process control, and engineering design.
• Experience across multiple process industries (Chemical, Refining, Power, Pharma, Food & Beverage).
• Proven ability to lead complex technical work and drive outcomes; strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication 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 (e.g., Batch, SIS, Simulation).
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and task direction to Project Engineers; assign work and support development.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions aligned with industry standards and customer expectations.
• Review, validate, and approve engineering designs, submittals, service estimates, and peer work prior to customer submission.
• Perform quality control of engineering deliverables and ensure adherence to processes and standards.
• Lead or support project phases including scope definition, pre-FEED/FEED, 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.
• Execute complex technical activities and provide SME in a specialized area.
• Support budget management by reviewing costs, risks, and change orders.
• Contribute to engineering process improvements and standard development.
• Collaborate with Sales to support hardware and services estimation for larger pursuits.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Industrial automation

Process control

Engineering design

Mentorship

Project leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Engineering technologist diploma

Job description

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. in Winnipeg, Canada, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Automation, to lead technical execution across complex automation projects.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality delivery from scope definition through FAT and commissioning. The role requires a degree in Engineering (or technologist diploma), 10+ years of project engineering experience, and strong expertise in industrial automation, process