Controls engineer Jobs in Vaughan, ON

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a Project Engineer, coordinating stakeholders on SCADA projects.
• Manage and maintain project schedules, deliverables, and submittal requirements while working closely with the project management and engineering teams.
• Coordinate SCADA system design integration, configuration, and implementation across renewable projects
• Establish procedures and strategies for system start-up, commissioning, and operational readiness for renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate closely with construction teams and subcontractors
• Conduct regular project coordination meetings with stakeholders, maintain detailed meeting minutes, and track action items
• Manage system performance testing, SCADA startup testing, and coordination with utilities and grid operators for interconnection requirements.
• Support development and implementation of commissioning, turnover, and testing procedures
• Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, EPC clients, and construction teams to provide technical coordination and SCADA subject matter support.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery schedules for SCADA equipment, communication hardware, and control system components to align with project timelines.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) by reviewing procedures, participating in testing activities, and incorporating results into commissioning plans.
• Schedule, coordinate, and execute testing activities throughout the SCADA project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines.
• Monitor project progress, document test results, witness final system testing, and compile project documentation and test certificates.
• Ensure all relevant as-built drawings and documentation are updated in accordance with project procedures.
• Coordinate vendor participation in commissioning activities, including system configuration, troubleshooting, and operator training.
• Track and resolve issues in collaboration with management, engineering, quality control teams, and contractors while managing punch list and project closeout activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience working with SCADA systems, controls engineering, automation, or renewable energy projects.
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with SCADA architecture, communication protocols, and control systems integration.
• Working knowledge of common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, or IEC protocols is preferred.
• Experience supporting commissioning, system startup, or Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, network diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed

BENEFITS

• Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
• RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)