Senior Automation Project Engineer — Hybrid Role

Lakeside Process Controls; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Competitive compensation

Benefits coverage

Paid time off

Training program

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Job summary

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

You will mentor engineers, define specifications, and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery while collaborating with customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in project engineering, strong automation and process control experience, and excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or Technologist diploma.
• 10+ years of experience in a Project Engineering or related role.
• Strong technical expertise in industrial automation, process control, and engineering design.
• Experience working with a variety of process industries (e.g., Chemical, Refining, Power, Pharma, Food & Beverage).
• Proven ability to lead complex technical work and independently drive project outcomes.

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.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions aligned with industry standards, internal best practices, and customer expectations.
• Review, validate, and approve engineering designs, submittals, service estimates, and peer work prior to customer submission.
• Perform overall quality control of engineering deliverables and ensure adherence to established processes and standards.
• Lead or support key project phases, including scope definition, pre-FEED/FEED activities, testing, commissioning, and start-up.
• Own and lead internal and external FAT, as well as system testing and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to support planning, execution strategies, and issue resolution.
• Organize and direct small technical teams within a defined area of expertise or project scope.
• Execute complex technical activities and provide subject matter expertise in a specialized area.
• Support budget management for assigned scopes, including reviewing costs, identifying risks, and recommending change orders.
• Contribute to engineering process improvements, including development and enhancement of procedures and 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 to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Industrial automation

Process control

Engineering design

Project management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Engineering

Technologist diploma in Engineering

Job description

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

You will mentor engineers, define specifications, and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery while collaborating with customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in project engineering, strong automation and process control experience, and excellent communication and leadership skills.