Automation Engineer St. John's, NL, Canada | req2750 | Posted on: 2/5/2026 | Back to Search Type of position: Regular Yourfuture role within our team: BBA is a leader in automation, digital integration, andengineering consulting and we can offer a career that will challenge you tosolve complex real‑worldproblems while expanding your technical expertise. You will join acollaborative team that works on major industrial, utility, and energy‑sector projects across Canada. Based out of our St. John’s office, the AutomationEngineer will design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. Yourwork will support mines, power systems, and large‑scale infrastructure projects.You will be involved from concept to commissioning, working closely with fieldtechnicians, design engineers, and client operations teams. Yourkey responsibilities will be: 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 and reliable project delivery. Interact with clients and develop long lasting relationships Follow BBA’s health, safety, environmental, and quality standards during office and site work. Do your qualities and aspirations align with BBA’s 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 Experiences & Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related discipline Registered with Skilled Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador or eligibility 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 Demonstrated HMI/SCADA configuration (FactoryTalk View, AVEVA, etc.) 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; willingness to travel for site work Overview of BBA’s Total Rewards: Annual base salary based on a 37.5‑hour work week Annual bonus program for all regular employees Field mobility premium Access to a

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