Intermediate Automation & Controls Engineer

Enbridge Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Parental leave

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Wellness program

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

Enbridge Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced engineer to sustain, modernize, and enhance PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI systems across natural gas facilities. You will design and support control-network architectures, and lead modernization efforts.

The role requires 4+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/SCADA knowledge, and the ability to mentor teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, SCADA or OT systems.
• Experience with lifecycle management, modernization, and cybersecurity.
• Ability to lead technical projects and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions for PLC, RTU, SCADA, HMI, measurement and industrial networking.
• Lead lifecycle planning, modernization, and obsolescence mitigation for OT assets.
• Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, upgrades, migrations and commissioning.
• Create and maintain standards, specifications, architectures, design packages and testing docs.
• Evaluate performance, troubleshoot, and analyze cybersecurity risks; perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and project teams; support regulatory and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Industrial automation

Project leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PLC

RTU

SCADA

HMI

Modbus

DNP3

EtherNet/IP

OPC

Job description

Posting End Date: October 15, 2026 Employee Type: Regular-Full time Union/Non: This is a non-union position

What You Will Do:

• Develop engineering solutions that sustain, modernize, and enhance Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI), measurement, and industrial networking systems across natural gas facilities.
• Lead lifecycle planning, equipment modernization, technology refreshes, and obsolescence mitigation for control systems and operational technology assets.
• Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, facility upgrades, system migrations, equipment replacements, 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 for complex operational issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and project teams while providing technical mentorship and supporting regulatory, audit, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives.

Who You Are:

• 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, build productive stakeholder relationships, mentor technical colleagues, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Role requires a valid driver’s license, which will be verified with a motor vehicle check prior to hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), walking, climbing stairs, accessing equipment buildings, conducting filed inspections, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office):

• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis.
• Make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area.
• Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off, vacation, and sick leave, plus paid personal days depending on location, and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program focused on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well‑being.
• Enbridge’s FlexWork hybrid work model offers eligible employees at the Manager level and below the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, choose a compressed workweek schedule, or use flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine eligibility for each option.

Salary: Ranges from $80,500 - $140,000 USD for U.S. locations, based upon the candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity. Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

We are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

Information For Applicants:

Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.