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
Professional 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’ protected, reliable fleet operations.

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📌 Marine Automation Systems Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 BC Ferries
📍 British Columbia