Sr. Project Engineer - Control Systems

ANDRITZ AG•Richmond, CA

7d•CA$120,000 - CA$160,000

About The Position

The Senior Control Systems Engineer joins ANDRITZ’s Automation & Digitalization team to deliver control systems projects for North American pulp and paper industrial facilities. The role guides project development from concept through commissioning, designing and implementing reliable control systems tailored to client needs. It also contributes to project growth, planning, technical quality, and the development of junior engineers and technologists.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in engineering, preferably automation, electrical, or a related field.
Registration as an EIT, P.Eng., or AScT in British Columbia.
10 or more years of industrial experience.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Hands-on design and configuration experience with DCS platforms such as ABB, Emerson, Foxboro, or Honeywell.
Ability to solve problems across control systems hardware, software, and communications.
Strong knowledge of industrial networking and cybersecurity practices.
Willingness and ability to travel to domestic and international project sites.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Pulp and paper experience.
Consulting experience.
Experience with PLC/HMI systems.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and support control systems projects through feasibility, design, implementation, and commissioning.
Identify opportunities to expand automation and electrification scope within projects to deliver additional client value.
Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to achieve project goals, timelines, and budgets.
Design and develop control systems hardware and software tailored to client needs.
Develop process control narratives integrating automation solutions with new and existing equipment and processes.
Build and implement control algorithms and logic based on industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Test, simulate, and troubleshoot systems to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
Produce technical documentation and project deliverables.
Drive checkout and commissioning activities through completion, including providing operations and maintenance teams with training for DCS system handover.
Mentor and coach junior engineers and technologists.
Support estimates and proposals, project planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
Uphold and reinforce ANDRITZ quality standards and core #1ANDRITZway behaviours.