Controls Engineer - Systems Integration

LAPORTE is hiring an Intermediate Controls Engineer to support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries. The role includes programming control systems, designing industrial networks, preparing project documentation, and providing commissioning and startup services.

Responsibilities

Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes

Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.)

Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications

Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements

Provide commissioning and startup services

Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.)

Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards

Preferred

Experience with Siemens SIMATIC controllers and STEP 7 programming software

Experience in the use and configuration of historians (FactoryTalk Historian, OSISoft PI)

Experience with OPC Servers (Kepware, Matrikon), Databases (SQL)

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC's, HMI's and programming software required

Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable: Inductive Automaton Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix

Siemens SIMATIC Controllers

STEP 7 Programming

Historian Configuration

FactoryTalk Historian

OSIsoft PI

OPC Servers

Kepware

Matrikon

SQL Databases

Allen-Bradley Programming Software

HMI/SCADA Software

Inductive Automation Ignition

AVEVA Wonderware

GE iFIX

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)

A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Company

Consulting engineering for pharmaceutical, agrifood, biotech, and industrial plants

Montréal, Quebec, CAN

https://laporteconsultants.com/

Founded in 1999

201-500 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or Chemical Engineering required

Minimum of 2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC's, HMI's and programming software required

Proficiency in managing tasks within integration projects, including client coordination, system design, and deliverable preparation

Proficiency in control panel design, network design, and component selection

Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Siemens SIMATIC controllers and STEP 7 programming software

Experience in the use and configuration of historians (FactoryTalk Historian, OSISoft PI)

Experience with OPC Servers (Kepware, Matrikon), Databases (SQL)

Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable: Inductive Automaton Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix

Minimum of 2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer.

Required skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs, Inductive Automation Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix, Siemens SIMATIC and STEP 7, FactoryTalk Historian and OSIsoft PI, Kepware and Matrikon OPC Servers, SQL, Control Panel Design, Industrial Network Design, Microsoft Office Suite, Relationship Management

Experience

2+ years