Project Engineer, Automation

Project Engineer – Automation Position Summary

Our client is seeking a full-time Project Engineer, Automation to support development and implementation of control systems for the Clearwater Project in Alberta, working with automation and process teams based in Calgary.

This role contributes to control system design, configuration, and commissioning across lithium processing, water treatment, utilities, and packaging systems.

Our client is pioneering a new industry and redefining what is possible as it deploys local know-how to bring lithium into Alberta's value chain. This is innovation at scale, driven by bold ideas, cutting-edge technology, and a team that thrives on solving tough challenges.

Joining the organization means more than just building a career; it is joining an ambitious team that collaborates naturally and is committed to building a new industry within Canada. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a company on the rise in one of the most crucial industries of our time. The organization supports growth and curiosity, celebrates balance, and provides the space to achieve big things.

Based in Calgary, recognized as one of North America's most livable cities, employees will find themselves working at the intersection of innovation, impact, and quality of life.

• Assist in developing control system architectures, control narratives, and I/O lists for gathering system and central processing facility equipment.
• Support configuration and testing of DCS/PLC/SCADA systems and HMIs.
• Coordinate with process and electrical engineers to define instrumentation and control requirements.
• Support FAT/SAT, loop checks, and commissioning for automation systems.
• Assist in resolving control and instrumentation issues during construction and start-up.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or control system design.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA in good standing.
• Experience with major control system platforms and industrial communication protocols for water treatment, chemical, or oil & gas facilities.
• Experience with configuration and commissioning of major DCS/PLC platforms.
• Familiarity with process safety, safety instrumented systems, and functional safety standards.