Automation Engineer

BBA Consultants; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Group insurance plan

401(k) retirement plan

Annual paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

BBA Consultants is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team in Tucson, Arizona. You will engage in engineering proposals and projects in the mining and metals industry, ensuring quality services while maintaining client relationships.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and between 8 to 15 years of relevant experience. The position offers great benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years of relevant experience in mining, energy, or heavy industry.
• Field experience in construction, commissioning, and site support.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engineering studies, design, and project delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Control systems integration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens)

SCADA systems (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC)

DCS platforms (ABB, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell)

PI System

Job description

Your future role on our team

As an Automation Engineer, you’ll take part in engineering proposals and projects in the mining and metals industry across the United States and Canada. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring the quality of professional services delivered while maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Type of position

Regular

Responsibilities

• Participate in engineering studies, design and project delivery
• Prepare technical documents such as reports, specifications and deliverables
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions
• Help prepare proposals and engineering service estimates
• Support client relationships by understanding needs and proposing solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Participate in site visits, inspections and commissioning activities, as required
• Design and program control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA)
• Support commissioning and optimization of control strategies and instrumentation

Corporate culture fit

• Results-driven
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Inspirational leadership
• Rigorous and ethical
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary of Certifications and Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States, or eligible
• From 8 to 15 years of relevant experience in mining, energy or heavy industry
• Experience in a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment
• Ability to interpret process and engineering documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, drawings)
• Field experience (construction, commissioning, site support)
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and teams
• Valid driver’s license and available for occasional travel
• Experience with PLC/DCS/SCADA programming and control system integration
• Experience with PLC logic, control strategies and operator interfaces (HMI)
• Experience with sensors, loops, control valves and process modelling basics
• Experience with start-up, troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Ability to interpret PFDs/P&IDs and integrate automation systems
• Experience with cross-disciplinary exposure, mechanical and electrical systems, substations, industrial IT and telecom
• Knowledge of the following software and tools:
  • PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider)
  • SCADA systems (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, etc.)
  • DCS platforms (ABB, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, etc.)
  • PI System (data historian)
• Asset: advanced engineering degree (M.Sc. or equivalent)
• Asset: experience in engineering estimates and proposal preparation
• Asset: project management and project control skills
• Asset: experience with relevant software and design tools (discipline-specific)

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Statutory holidays
• Premium for employee referrals

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:
  • Going carbon neutral
  • Achieving 30% women on our teams
  • And much more!
• Custom training and development plans
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy

Compensation considerations

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.