Engineer/Designer, Automation

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

Our Dartmouth, NS office is looking for a highly motivated Automation Designer / Engineer to join our growing, multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities will include the development and implementation of complete automation systems, safety integration and the design of electrical systems. You will be an excellent communicator and highly skilled problem-solver with a strong attention to detail. You will be expected to work independently and as an integrated member of an interdisciplinary team working closely with your colleagues, clients, contractors, and suppliers.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Integrate automation systems using proven hardware.
• Focus on the PLC, HMI, Drive (AC/DC/Servo) and communication networks.
• Investigate existing machine operations, automation, control panels and field devices.
• Conduct research to determine viable solutions for identified design issues or improvements.
• Prepare wiring schematics for safety systems to provide required levels of personnel protection.
• Evaluation of safety levels with Sistema and manufacturer data.
• Prepare recommendations for system improvements to meet the project objectives.
• Prepare electrical schematics, panel layouts, interconnect wiring diagrams and detailed bill of materials.
• Prepare PLC and HMI programming, PLC program cycle flowcharts, and work instructions / narratives.
• Participate through installation / construction support of the new design.
• Participate in the commissioning of the new system.
• Participate in training to client personnel for the new automation system.
• Support as-built drawings and support the project after start-up.