Senior Automation Engineer

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based out of our Acheson Powell Service Division location, the Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for applying innovative and creative solutions to solve problems for our clients. Key responsibilities include sales and proposals technical support, engineering, testing, maintaining and supporting automation solutions as well as intelligent products in MV / LV switchgear applications.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the Sales team on new Automation opportunities : site visits, customer meetings, propose solutions, etc.
• Review and interpret client specifications to produce project Functional Design, drawings and test documentation in accordance with the project requirements and Powell standard procedures.
• Design ENMCS, PMS, SCADA, RTU and Communication Panels – Create and layout hardware panels that integrate SCADA interfaces, remote‑terminal units (RTUs), and associated communication modules (., Ethernet, serial, fiber optics). Produce wiring diagrams, panel schematics, bill‑of‑materials, and installation / commissioning procedures that meet industry standards and project specifications.

Configure HMI and SCADA systems using a range of software packages (SEL RTAC AcSELerator Diagram Builder, Allen Bradley FactoryTalk, Copa Data Zenon, and / or WonderWare InTouch).

Required Qualifications

Familiarity with protective relay programming and field commissioning (considered a plus).

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Who we are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical / instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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