Engineer shipboard automation for BC Ferries, applying PLC, HMI, and operational technology expertise across the fleet. Support reliable vessel operations. This experienced Automation Systems Engineer reports to the Senior Engineering Manager, Electrical and Automation. You will provide technical oversight for instrumentation, automation, and operational technology systems. Your work spans engineering standards, verification, contractor deliverables, lifecycle controls, and cybersecurity awareness. Key Responsibilities:

Define technical requirements, acceptance criteria,



and engineering standards Verify vessel automation systems and provide engineering expertise Review contractor deliverables for refits and modernization projects Investigate failures and support root cause and FMECA activities Maintain PLC, HMI, firmware, documentation, and network lifecycle controls Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related fields Qualified Engineer designation or Engineer-in-Training registration Minimum eight years of related engineering experience Experience with PLC controls, HMI/SCADA, integration, and backups Cybersecurity awareness in operational technology environments Apply automation engineering, lifecycle management, and cybersecurity expertise to support BC Ferries’ safe, reliable fleet operations.

📌 Marine Automation Systems Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 BC Ferries
📍 Winnipeg