Intermediate Automation & Controls Engineer

Enbridge • Gastonia, NC

1d • $80,500 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide engineering leadership, governance, and technical stewardship for planning, design, modernization, enhancement, and lifecycle management of industrial automation and control systems supporting compressor stations, LNG facilities, measurement and regulator stations, and remote operating assets. Develop solutions that improve reliability, maintainability, cybersecurity, and operational performance while supporting capital project design and execution and long-term system sustainment. The role is primarily office-based, with approximately 25% travel for field work throughout the service territory. Occasional after-hours support may be needed for critical incidents, commissioning, or planned outages. The position is not eligible for relocation or employment-based sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, SCADA, or operational technology systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, RTUs, HMI and SCADA systems, industrial networks, measurement systems, and communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and OPC.
• Experience with control-system lifecycle management, modernization, obsolescence planning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and operational technology cybersecurity.
• Ability to lead technical projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, build productive stakeholder relationships, mentor technical colleagues, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Valid driver’s license; this will be verified with a motor vehicle check before hire.
• Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including walking, climbing stairs, accessing equipment buildings, conducting field inspections, and lifting objects up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions to sustain, modernize, and enhance PLC, RTU, SCADA, HMI, measurement, and industrial networking systems across natural gas facilities.
• Lead lifecycle planning, equipment modernization, technology refreshes, and obsolescence mitigation for control systems and operational technology assets.
• Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, facility upgrades, system migrations, equipment replacements, commissioning, startup, and validation.
• Create and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, OT/ICS network architectures, control narratives, design packages, testing documentation, and governance processes.
• Evaluate system performance, reliability trends, and cybersecurity risks.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex operational issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and project teams.
• Provide technical mentorship and support regulatory, audit, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program with selectable coverage for health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• Paid maternity and parental leave: up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents.
• Retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, paid personal days depending on location, and paid holidays.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program supporting physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• Eligible employees at Manager level and below may have options under the FlexWork hybrid model, subject to role requirements: work from home Wednesdays and Fridays, use a compressed workweek, or choose flexible start and end times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level