Automation Engineer JNE Consulting

is a progressive, multi-disciplinary engineering services firm based in Hamilton, ON with offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Merrillville, IN, and Detroit, MI. Our experienced and specialized teams work globally with a diverse client base, providing services from project concept and engineering through construction and project management.

Join our dynamic and growing team of professional engineers and designers executing innovative projects while developing your career.

An exciting opportunity is available for an

Automation Engineer

to join our Automation Team in our Hamilton office.

What JNE Offers

Commitment to individual safety

Possible Hybrid work

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Position Overview The successful candidate will provide technical and project leadership in Control Systems, Instrumentation, and Safety Instrumented Systems.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for control system design and programming, equipment specification, drawing development and review, and project execution—from initial design through installation, commissioning, and start-up.

This role will also provide engineering oversight and technical support to ensure control system designs comply with applicable specifications, standards, legislation, and plant requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop and configure PLC programs and other automation devices, including HMIs, drives, switches, and analyzers,



in accordance with design documents and functional descriptions.

Develop control system panel designs and drawings using AutoCAD.

Apply approved specifications and standards to produce complete control system drawing packages.

Review and stamp control system drawings in accordance with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) requirements.

Lead the installation, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of control systems.

Specify equipment and perform control system, instrumentation, and safety system design.

Develop specifications and standards in accordance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and plant requirements.

Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Coordinate projects and execute designs with minimal guidance in a multidisciplinary environment.

Job Requirements

Expert-level knowledge and understanding of control systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and drives.

Expert-level programming and software development skills involving multiple PLC platforms, including Rockwell and Siemens.

Advanced knowledge of instrumentation, combustion, and safety systems.

Advanced instrumentation design skills.

Strong understanding of electrical theory.





Knowledge of applicable regulatory codes, standards, and specifications.

Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

Valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of related industry experience.

University degree or college diploma in a related field.

Ontario Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence.

Strong Assets

Design and commissioning experience with variable-speed AC and DC drives.

Advanced knowledge of industrial networking and Operational Technology (OT), including cybersecurity.

SQL database experience.

TÜV Rheinland certification.

Compensation Base salary:

$90,000–$120,000 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications.

What JNE Offers

Commitment to individual safety

Possible Hybrid work

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation JNE Consulting

is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 PLC Programmer (Winnipeg)
🏢 JNE Group
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