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 standardsVerify vessel automation systems and provide engineering expertiseReview contractor deliverables for refits and modernization projectsInvestigate failures and support root cause and FMECA activitiesMaintain PLC, HMI, firmware, documentation, and network lifecycle controlsRequirements:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related fieldsProfessional Engineer designation or Engineer-in-Training registrationMinimum eight years of related engineering experienceExperience with PLC controls, HMI/SCADA, integration, and backupsCybersecurity awareness in operational technology environmentsApply automation engineering, lifecycle management, and cybersecurity expertise to support BC Ferries’ protected, reliable fleet operations.

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