Automation & Controls Specialist

At CBCL Limited, we are a successful, dynamic, and growing engineering and environmental consulting firm. With an expanding portfolio of automation and controls projects across the Atlantic region, we are looking for skilled professionals to join our team and drive innovation in industrial control systems. We take pride in fostering a work environment that encourages professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance industrial automation, improve operational efficiencies, and contribute to technological advancements in the region.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Automation & Controls Specialist to join our Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering team in either Fredericton or Saint John, New Brunswick. Bring your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to a collaborative team that thrives on delivering cutting-edge automation solutions across a wide range of industries.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Innovate: Develop, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications for industrial control systems across multiple industries;


• Troubleshoot and Optimize: Provide on-site troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup support to ensure seamless integration and operation of control systems;


• Design and Implement: Assist engineers in selecting ICS/SCADA hardware and software to create efficient and secure control system architectures;


• Enhance Connectivity: Develop and review control system network architectures using industry-standard communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, DF-1, etc.);


• Refine Standards: Contribute to the development and improvement of company design standards, master specifications, and quality assurance processes; and


• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work with multi-disciplinary teams, general contractors, and clients to deliver best-in-class automation solutions.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in automation and controls;


• Registered with or eligibility for registration with NBSCETT or APEGNB;


• Expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming, including Allen Bradley and Schneider Electric platforms;


• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning experience, including I/O setup, VFD configuration (Allen Bradley, ABB), and control system integration;


• Proficiency with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, DF-1) and network setup (UHF radio, fiber optic, cellular);


• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and experience in its application; and


• Experience with cybersecurity or water & wastewater control systems would be considered an asset.

You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  
  
  
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  
  
  • DBPlus Pension Plan with employer contributions
  
  
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
  
  
  
  


• Maternity or Parental leave top-up


• Health spending account


• Wellness incentive


• Membership dues reimbursement


• Education and lifelong learning subsidization


• Community volunteering incentive


• Employee Family Assistance Program


• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance, including hybrid options;


• Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use;


• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;


• Exposure to a variety of projects;


• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;


• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;


• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;


• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and


• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills;

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its twelve offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Please let us know by emailing [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.