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

Skilled 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