Software Engineer

JVD Installations; Alberta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in Acheson, Alberta is seeking an experienced embedded C/C++ developer to design firmware for shop equipment and field systems. The role requires 5–10 years of professional experience with Schneider PLCs and significant expertise in real-time systems. The candidate will work in a full-time capacity, with a 5/2 rotation schedule. This position offers travel opportunities within the Edmonton area and comes with benefits and vacation time.

Benefits

Benefits

Vacation Time

Qualifications

• 5–10 years professional experience in embedded C/C++ development.
• Hands-on experience with Schneider PLCs and EcoStruxure toolchains.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols like Modbus and CANopen.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C/C++ firmware for shop equipment and field systems.
• Architect and integrate control logic with Schneider Modicon PLCs.
• Implement robust communications and data flows, structuring tags/data sets.

Skills

C/C++ (embedded)

Real-time/interrupt-driven design

Schneider PLCs

Industrial protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU

Git workflow

Job description

JVD Installations Inc. is a leader in providing Maintenance, Turnarounds and Construction services in Canada. JVD Installations is the best-of-the-best, utilizing industry leading execution procedures and safety processes, and provide management teams that are tailored to our client’s specific sector and execution needs, with teams dedicated to project execution and safety excellence. At JVD Installations, we live our core values: Take Care of Each Other, Build Great Things, Be Innovative and Have Fun!

DESCRIPTION OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop embedded C/C++ firmware for shop equipment and field systems (sensors, trackers, test stands).
• Architect and integrate control logic with Schneider Modicon PLCs (e.g., M221/M241/M251, M340/M580) and EcoStruxure Control Expert / Machine Expert.
• Implement robust comms and data flows: Modbus TCP/RTU, CAN/CANopen; structure tags/data sets for HMI and historians.
• Build diagnostics, watchdogs, logging, and failsafe’s; support bring-up (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG, serial).
• Interface to HMIs (Schneider Harmony) and plant/MES dashboards; collaborate with electrical/mechanical on commissioning.
• Contribute to code reviews, static analysis, unit tests, and CI.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–10 years professional C/C++ (embedded) with real-time/interrupt-driven design (FreeRTOS/Zephyr/Embedded Linux).
• Hands‑on with Schneider PLCs and EcoStruxure toolchains (Control Expert/Unity Pro; Machine Expert for M2xx).
• Industrial protocols: Modbus (TCP/RTU); familiarity with CANopen or simple serial (RS‑485).
• Git workflow, unit testing, static analysis; basic cybersecurity hardening for OT.
• The following experience considered an asset;
  • Experience with Altivar VFDs, TeSys island, remote I/O (TM3/XT/SBM), and sensor buses.
  • SCADA exposure (EcoStruxure Plant/Plant SCADA, or equivalent); Python for tooling; time‑series databases.
  • Functional safety awareness (SIL concepts), OTA update patterns, and field service experience.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Located in Acheson
• 5/2 Rotation Schedule
• Must have valid driver's license & own reliable transportation
• Travel may be required; primarily based in Acheson / Edmonton area but further travel may be required as necessary.
• Full‑time
• Benefits and Vacation Time