Systems Engineer

Sage Global Services Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days vacation + holidays + 2 days

Flexible start times

Employee referral program

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

ITI Group is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the North American Engineering team in Canada. You will design, develop, integrate and commission control system solutions, mentoring junior engineers and supporting client relationships.

The role emphasizes project delivery, collaboration with clients and stakeholders, and leadership in technical planning and estimating for new projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC software development on major platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff or Mitsubishi).
• Experience in SCADA software development (Ignition, Cimplicity, Wonderware, WinCC or FactoryTalk View).
• Understanding of control systems hardware configuration, including rack layouts and networking.

Responsibilities

• Create, review and approve project documentation including system architectures, designs and test plans.
• Translate client requirements into system specifications and validate against standards.
• Lead technical discussions and resolve issues within the delivery team.

Skills

PLC software development

SCADA software development

Systems engineering principles

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Beckhoff

Mitsubishi

Job description

We're looking for a Systems Engineer to join our North American Engineering team, where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative SCADA and industrial control systems projects for a diverse range of clients.

Working as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you'll be responsible for the design, development, integration, and commissioning of control system solutions. You'll work closely with fellow engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality projects, applying your expertise in technologies such as SCADA, PLCs, industrial communications, and ISA standards.

Beyond project delivery, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and support Junior Systems Engineers, contribute to technical planning and estimating for new projects, and build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders. If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to develop your technical and leadership skills, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a growing international team.

Salary - up to C$95,000 depending on skills and experience.

Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology.

You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value.

At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine.

You will:

• Create, review and/or approve project documentation, including system architectures, designs, specifications, test plans, and quality documentation to meet client requirements.
• Analyse and translate client requirements into functional and non-functional specifications independently or as a part of a larger team, whilst checking against any compliance standards.
• Be accountable for the system testing and validation routines to verify that systems meet design specifications.
• Lead technical discussions with the project teams and identify and resolve technical issues.
• Manage technical work packages within a project, assigning and monitoring tasks and task progress within the delivery team.
• Coordinate the testing and troubleshooting of bespoke systems.
• Plan and lead commissioning at client sites.
• Deliver/perform client acceptance testing, both remotely and on-site, where applicable. Comfortable running test procedures with clients.
• Provide coaching, mentorship and technical guidance to the team, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Support the maintenance and/or development of client relationships, this includes being the technical lead in project meetings with clients.
• Work with the project manager to ensure successful delivery of projects by managing technical deliverables and quality gates in the delivery process, raising any issues and risks that arise within a project.
• Provide accurate and regular reporting of technical delivery, highlighting successes, failures and recovery plans.
• Identify unacceptable and challenging behaviours, escalating when appropriate.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, procedures and protocols.
• Be responsible for overall delivery of project scopes to company quality management system, processes and procedures.
• Assist with any other duties reasonably requested and in line with the requirements of the post and deputise for the Project Manager.

We are looking for:

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in PLC software development (Ideally Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff or Mitsubishi platforms).
• Experience in SCADA software development (Ideally with Ignition, Cimplicity, Wonderware, WinCC or FactoryTalk View).
• An understanding of control systems hardware configuration, including rack layouts, power consumption considerations, networking set up, VSDs.
• Experience with commissioning control systems solutions with an ability to work safely and independently on clients manufacturing sites.
• Experience in the application of systems engineering principles and methodologies.

Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal, written and presentation skills for effective collaboration and client interaction
• Demonstrated ability for problem solving, troubleshooting, fault finding and fixing/resolving technical issues in operational/production environments.

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who,

Will 'Deliver' what we promise

Will demand the highest levels of 'Safety and Security'

Will apply 'Technical Mastery'

Is committed to 'Continual Learning'

Will challenge the norm to make a difference through 'Innovation'

As a Great Place to Work® certified organisation with over 50 years of deep technology expertise, you’ll work alongside specialists who solve complex, real-world challenges. You’ll gain exposure to intelligent systems that power critical facilities - building skills that shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations.

At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits , to attract and retain talent, which include:

• 15 days paid vacation, plus Public Holidays, and 2 personal days
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Employee Voice Forums
• Voluntary Group Retirement Plan
• Health and Wellbeing benefits payment and insurance scheme
• Performance and Career Development

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to ourEquality of Opportunitystatement on the ITI Group Careers page.

Please note: to help our interviewers stay fully engaged in the conversation, we use an AI note taker during first-round interviews. It will join the meeting to create a transcript, which is used only to support the hiring process.