Additional: Valid driver's licence required; willingness to travel for site work

About the Opportunity
We're recruiting on behalf of a client — a leader in automation, digital integration, and engineering consulting, working on major industrial, utility, and energy-sector projects across Canada. Based out of their St. John's office, the Automation Engineer will design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems supporting mines, power systems, and large-scale infrastructure, working from concept through commissioning alongside field technicians, design engineers, and client operations teams.

What You'll Do
Develop, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems on the Rockwell platform (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000) and others
Contribute to the design and development of automation and control system architectures for industrial and power applications
Program, test, and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems across common industrial platforms
Translate project requirements and control narratives into structured logic, graphics, alarms, and supporting documentation
Support factory acceptance testing and commissioning/start-up activities
Integrate instrumentation, controllers, networks, and industrial communication protocols within automation systems
Diagnose and resolve control system, network, and field-related issues during commissioning and operation
Prepare or update engineering deliverables including I/O lists, drawings, control philosophies, and network diagrams
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, reliable project delivery
Interact with clients and develop long-lasting relationships
Follow health, safety,



environmental, and quality standards during office and site work

What You Bring
Values and qualities that fit the culture:
You push yourself to learn and grow
You thrive in collaborative, positive teams
You put people first and communicate clearly
You like being close to the action
You bring rigor, ethics, and a knowledge-sharing mindset

Educational and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics engineering, or a related discipline
Registered with PEGNL, or eligible to register
5 years of hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA programming with field commissioning exposure
Strong proficiency in Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000); experience with other platforms is an asset
Working knowledge of industrial networks/protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, DNP3)
Ability to read P&IDs;, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and network topologies
Experience working in power systems or mining environments
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and client-facing communication skills
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for site work

Why Join?
Annual base salary and bonus program, plus a field mobility premium and employee referral bonus
Group insurance and retirement savings plan from day one, plus a bank of hours and paid vacation and sick leave
Long-term employment opportunities — not just project-based work
Access to experts, coaching, and tailored training and development plans
Hands-on site work as a career accelerator, alongside a cooperative team and active social club

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