Automation Engineer

Location: St. John's

Overview
Type of position:  Regular

Your future role within our team:

BBA is a leader in automation, digital integration, and engineering consulting and we can offer a career that will challenge you to solve complex real‑world problems while expanding your technical expertise. You will join a collaborative team that works on major industrial, utility, and energy‑sector projects across Canada.

Based out of our St. John’s office, the Automation Engineer will design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. Your work will support mines, power systems, and large‑scale infrastructure projects. You will be involved from concept to commissioning, working closely with field technicians, design engineers, and client operations teams.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems on the Rockwell platform (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000) and others.

Contribute to the design and development of automation and control system architectures for industrial and power applications.

Program, test, and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems across common industrial platforms.

Translate project requirements and control narratives into structured logic, graphics, alarms, and supporting documentation.

Support factory acceptance testing, and commissioning/start‑up activities.

Integrate instrumentation, controllers, networks, and industrial communication protocols within automation systems.

Diagnose and resolve control system, network, and field‑related issues during commissioning and operation.

Prepare or update engineering deliverables including I/O lists, drawings, control philosophies, and network diagrams.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality and reliable project delivery.

Interact with clients and develop long lasting relationships

Follow BBA’s health, safety, environmental, and quality standards during office and site work.

Qualities & Culture

You push yourself to learn and grow

You thrive in collaborative, positive teams

You put people first and communicate clearly

You like being close to the action

You bring rigor, ethics, and a knowledge‑sharing mindset

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related discipline

Registered with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador or eligibility to register

5 years of hands‑on PLC/HMI/SCADA programming with field commissioning exposure

Strong proficiency in Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley (Control Logix/Compact Logix, Studio 5000); experience with other platforms is an asset

Demonstrated HMI/SCADA configuration (Factory Talk View, AVEVA, etc.)

Working knowledge of industrial networks/protocols (Ether Net/IP, Modbus, DNP3)

Ability to read P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and network topologies

Experience working in power systems or mining environments

Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and client‑facing communication skills

Valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel for site work

Overview of BBA’s Total Rewards

Annual base salary based on a 37.5‑hour work week

Annual bonus program for all regular employees

Field mobility premium

Access to a bank of hours

Cell phone program

Group insurance plan starting on day one, including short‑ and long‑term disability and telemedicine services

Retirement savings plan

Vacation and sick leave

Employee referral bonus program

With us, you will benefit from many advantages

Long‑term employment opportunities (not project‑based only)

Access to multiple experts and coaching

Collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledge

Dynamic social club offering activities for all interests

Opportunity to work on site—an excellent career accelerator!

Tailored training and development plans

About BBA
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on Linked In or connect with our talent team.

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