Location: Calgary, Alberta

Job Type: Full-time

Description

DV8 Energy is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Solutions Engineer to support and advance our product growth in production, automation, and oil and gas technologies. Serving as a key technical bridge between enterprise customers, field technologists, and internal engineering teams, this role combines hardware, software, and oilfield engineering expertise with a focus on Pump Off Controllers (POC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and cloud-based production optimization tools.

Your Background

- The ideal candidate is hands-on, customer-focused, technically curious, and motivated to solve real-world field challenges through engineering expertise, system integration, and software-driven innovation.

Responsibilities

- Technical Interface: Act as a primary technical point of contact for DV8 Energy Field Technologists and enterprise customers, supporting production and automation initiatives.
- Product Expertise: Provide solution guidance and expert support on DV8 Energy’s Pump Off Controller (POC) and VFD technologies.
- System Integration: Troubleshoot and configure industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, MQTT, Serial) connecting field hardware and instrumentation to DV8’s cloud platform.
- Customer Enablement & Training: Conduct in office, in-person, and remote training sessions for customers and internal teams on DV8’s hardware and software technologies.
- Cloud Solutions Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert on DV8 Energy’s cloud optimization tools, guiding users on configuration, data visualization, and effective system usage.
- Software & Tooling Contribution:



Identify recurring field or customer challenges and contribute to developing software tools, automation scripts, or product feature requests to address them.
- Documentation & Schematics: Create and maintain process documentation, technical manuals, single-line diagrams, and control panel schematics (using CAD or schematic software).
- Issue Ownership: Drive complex customer technical issues end-to-end, working cross-functionally with R&D;, firmware, and software teams to deliver timely resolutions.

Skills

- Engineering Tools & Schematics: Experience reading and drafting electrical/control schematics (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools).
- Industrial Protocols: Familiarity with industrial automation protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT) and control panel components.
- Software & Scripting: Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript) for data handling or cloud integration; familiarity with C/C++ or embedded environments is an asset.
- OS & Tools: Familiarity with Linux environments and basic command-line operations.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to explain technical concepts to audiences ranging from field operators to executive stakeholders.
- Problem Solving & Drive:



Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by complex end-to-end troubleshooting.

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on engineering experience (relevant Co-Op or internship experience accepted).
- Domain Focus: Demonstrated interest or experience in artificial lift systems (rod pump, ESP, etc.), industrial automation, or oilfield production optimization.

Requirements

- Environment: Ability to work in an office setting (90%) with occasional travel to customer field sites (10%).
- Driving & Safety: Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record. (Standard oilfield safety certifications like H2S Alive and First Aid are considered assets).

What We Offer

- Paid Vacation
- Comprehensive company-paid Benefits Package
- Competitive compensation
- A collaborative culture built on technical excellence, accountability, and continuous growth, where strong ideas are valued and individual contributions make a real impact.

At DV8 Energy, we cultivate a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is encouraged, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of energy technology. Our values, culture, and commitment to excellence create an environment where individuals can grow, contribute, and succeed. We are growing rapidly across Canada and US - come join us!

This is a full-time, in-person position based out of DV8 Energy’s Calgary office.

📌 Solutions Engineer (Canada)
🏢 DV8 Energy
📍 Canada