SCADA Specialist

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,369 - 84,033; Full time

Job summary

WSP is hiring a Senior Systems Integrator in Vancouver. This senior role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of PLC and SCADA systems for municipal water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on programming experience, particularly with Rockwell Automation platforms, as well as expertise in VTScada. The job offers substantial compensation between $46.00 and $61.00 per hour based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell Automation platforms.
• Expert-level experience configuring and supporting VTScada and Ignition.
• Proven troubleshooting experience with industrial communication protocols.
• Practical experience in system commissioning and startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Program, test, and commission control systems in live environments.
• Execute troubleshooting and service support on-site and remotely.
• Develop control narratives, specifications, and system documentation.

Skills

PLC programming experience

VTScada and Ignition

Industrial communication protocols

System commissioning

Industrial networking

Controlling system specifications

Tools

Rockwell Automation platforms

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

Join WSP as a Senior Systems Integrator – Industrial Automation & SCADA, where your hands‑on expertise will directly support the delivery of complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a senior, self‑directed role for a practitioner who thrives across the full automation lifecycle — from design and programming through commissioning, field support, and operational handover.

Your Impact

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of PLC and SCADA systems for municipal and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Independently program, test, and commission control systems in live plant environments.
• Execute on‑site and remote troubleshooting, including scheduled and unscheduled service support.
• Develop control narratives, technical specifications, and system documentation that support safe and reliable operations.
• Configure and deploy SCADA/HMI platforms, including graphics, communications, and databases.
• Design and support industrial OT networks, enabling secure data flow between PLCs, SCADA, and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining strong independent delivery accountability.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Demonstrated hands‑on PLC programming experience with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix); experience with Emerson RX3i, Schneider Modicon (M340/M580), or GE Fanuc is an asset.
• Expert‑level experience configuring and supporting VTScada and Ignition is required.
• Experience with iFix, AVEVA, ClearSCADA, Survalent, or Geo SCADA considered valuable.
• Proven implementation and troubleshooting experience with industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus RTU/TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Practical experience in system commissioning, startup support, and operator assistance.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, including Ethernet (copper/fibre), segmentation, and firewalls.
• Ability to produce control system specifications, PCNs, architecture diagrams, and networking documentation.
• Comfort contributing complementary skills such as shop drawing review, control schematics, or drafting support (AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation).

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $46.00 - $61.00
MB & ON: $42.00 - $57.80
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $41.60 - $55.20

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.