Electrical Engineer – SCADA

• Design, program, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, gateways, instrumentation, edge devices, and industrial networks
• Configure and support Ignition SCADA applications, including Perspective HMI, scripting, alarming, Tag Historian, reporting, and data visualization
• Develop SCADA specifications, network drawings, I/O lists, control narratives, commissioning records, and operational handover documentation
• Lead or support Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, systems integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational handover
• Review electrical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, network diagrams, communication architectures, and panel designs
• Coordinate with customers, internal teams, contractors, and vendors to meet technical requirements and project schedules
• Identify opportunities to improve SCADA standards, cybersecurity, system performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability
• Complete work in accordance with applicable safety, electrical, regulatory, customer, and Shermco requirements
• Travel to customer and project sites within Canada and the United States, including occasional overnight stays and work outside regular business hours during commissioning, outages, or critical system events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Automation, or a related engineering discipline
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• Five or more years of experience in SCADA design, programming, systems integration, commissioning, or troubleshooting
• Experience with Ignition SCADA, including Perspective HMI, Python or Jython scripting, alarming, Tag Historian, and reporting
• Hands‑on experience configuring, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, RTUs, industrial controllers, gateways, and edge devices
• Knowledge of industrial networks, fiber optics, VPNs, remote access, OT communications, and protocols such as OPC UA, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU, and RS-485
• Ability to interpret electrical single‑line diagrams, P&IDs, control schematics, network diagrams, and I/O lists
• Strong technical documentation, communication, problem‑solving, and project coordination skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with geographically dispersed teams
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and able to travel within Canada and the United States, subject to applicable border‑entry requirements
• Preferred: Experience with electrical substations, protection and control systems, three‑phase power, or power system automation
• Preferred: Experience with SEL protection relays, RTACs, AcSELerator software, Ignition Edge, Opto 22, CODESYS, or Red Lion products
• Preferred: Knowledge of solar power, battery energy storage systems, distributed energy resources, or renewable power generation
• Preferred: Experience with Linux operating systems and industrial or operational technology cybersecurity practices
• Preferred: Experience with SCADA panel design, telecommunications, CCTV, access control, water or wastewater systems, pumping systems, utilities, data centres, or industrial facilities
• Preferred: Experience delivering customer‑facing engineering or systems integration projects
• Preferred: Ignition, cybersecurity, automation, networking, or project management certifications
• Travel of up to 20% within Canada and the United States is required
• A valid driver’s licence may be required when driving is an essential part of a project assignment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in SCADA system design, programming, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on Ignition SCADA applications and industrial network protocols. Capable of leading project coordination and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SCADA Design
• Ignition SCADA
• PLC Programming
• Industrial Networks
• Technical Documentation

Hard Skills

• SCADA Programming
• Systems Integration
• Commissioning
• Python Scripting
• PLC Configuration
• RTU Troubleshooting
• Electrical Diagrams Interpretation
• Cybersecurity Practices
• Data Visualization
• Control Narratives

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Project Coordination
• Communication
• Independent Work
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Certification
• Automation Certification
• Networking Certification
• Cybersecurity Certification

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Automation
• Renewable Power Generation
• Water Systems
• Wastewater Systems
• Telecommunications
• Data Centres
• Utilities
• Three-Phase Power
• Protection and Control Systems

Tools & Technologies

• Ignition Edge
• Opto 22
• CODESYS
• Red Lion Products
• SEL Protection Relays
• RTACs
• Alarming
• Tag Historian
• VPNs
• Remote Access