Automation & Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA Modernization

Enbridge Inc.; Gastonia (NC); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan with stock

Paid time off

EAP

Wellness program

FlexWork hybrid

Job summary

Enbridge Inc. in Gastonia, NC is seeking an Intermediate Automation & Controls Engineer to lead modernization of PLC/RTU/SCADA systems across gas facilities. You will design, implement, and sustain OT/ICS architectures, mentor teams, and support regulatory and cybersecurity initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/SCADA knowledge, and proven ability to manage projects end-to-end while collaborating with diverse stakeholders and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, SCADA, or operational technology systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, RTUs, HMI and SCADA systems, industrial networks, measurement systems, and communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and OPC.
• Experience with control-system lifecycle management, modernization, obsolescence planning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and operational technology cybersecurity.
• Ability to lead technical projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor technical colleagues, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Role requires a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions that sustain, modernize, and enhance PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI, measurement, and industrial networking systems across natural gas facilities.
• Lead lifecycle planning, modernization, technology refreshes, and obsolescence mitigation for control systems and OT assets.
• Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, facility upgrades, system migrations, commissioning, startup, and validation activities.
• Create and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, OT/ICS network architectures, control narratives, design packages, testing documentation, and governance processes.
• Evaluate system performance, reliability trends, and cybersecurity risks while performing advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Skills

PLC

RTU

HMI

SCADA

Industrial networks

Measurement systems

Modbus

DNP3

EtherNet/IP

OPC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Enbridge Inc. in Gastonia, NC is seeking an Intermediate Automation & Controls Engineer to lead modernization of PLC/RTU/SCADA systems across gas facilities. You will design, implement, and sustain OT/ICS architectures, mentor teams, and support regulatory and cybersecurity initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/SCADA knowledge, and proven ability to manage projects end-to-end while collaborating with diverse stakeholders and contractors.