Senior Control Systems Engineer - Automation & DCS Lead

ANDRITZ; Richmond; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Canada is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead control systems projects from feasibility through commissioning, focusing on pulp and paper facilities across North America. You will design and implement modern control systems, develop narratives, test, and document deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and help with estimates and risk mitigation.

Travel to domestic and international project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering (automation, electrical, or related field).
• Registration as EIT, P.Eng., or AScT in British Columbia.
• 10+ years of industrial experience (Pulp & Paper and consulting experience is a strong asset).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international project sites.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support control systems projects through all phases—feasibility, design, implementation, and commissioning.
• Identify opportunities to expand automation and electrification scope within projects to deliver additional client value.
• Collaborate closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project goals, timelines, and budgets are achieved.
• Design and develop modern control systems (hardware and software) tailored to client needs.
• Develop process control narratives to integrate automation solutions with new and existing equipment and processes.
• Build and implement control algorithms and logic based on industry standards and best practices.
• Test, simulate, and troubleshoot systems to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation and project deliverables.
• Drive checkout and commissioning activities to completion including training operations and maintenance teams on DCS handover.
• Lead and coach junior engineers and technologists; support estimates, proposals, and risk mitigation; uphold ANDRITZ standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Team mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

BC professional registration (EIT/P.Eng./AScT)

Tools

ABB DCS

Emerson DCS

Foxboro DCS

Honeywell DCS

Job description

ANDRITZ in Canada is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead control systems projects from feasibility through commissioning, focusing on pulp and paper facilities across North America. You will design and implement modern control systems, develop narratives, test, and document deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and help with estimates and risk mitigation.

Travel to domestic and international project sites is required.