Senior Engineer - Automation & Digitalization

ANDRITZ AG • Richmond, CA

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
Our Automation & Digitalization team is currently seeking
a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to join our Richmond, BC office. In this leadership role, you will guide the design, development, and delivery of high‑value electrical and control system solutions that improve productivity, reliability, and sustainability for our North American industrial clients. You will provide technical leadership, oversee project execution, mentor engineering staff, and help shape innovative approaches to automation and digitalization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma program in electrical engineering (or similar)
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience
• Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a team
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Registered as a P.Eng. in British Columbia
• Practical knowledge of North American standards
• Experience coaching junior and intermediate engineers.
• Previously responsible for client relationships and high-level engineering decisions.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%)

Nice To Haves

• Consulting engineering experience
• Experience in mining and/or chemical industries
• Site audit, commissioning, construction, and start-up experience

Responsibilities

• Lead audits of industrial facilities, define project scopes, and develop high‑level engineering concepts, cost estimates, and client recommendations.
• Oversee and review MV and LV electrical power system designs, ensuring technical quality in electrical room development, equipment selection, grounding strategy, and cable/raceway engineering.
• Provide advanced protection and control system design, including coordination studies, settings development, and system integration strategies.
• Lead the development of control and instrumentation systems, shaping control philosophies, P&IDs, architectures, and instrumentation standards.
• Architect and validate DCS and PLC/HMI solutions, guide control logic strategies, and ensure compliance with project and industry standards.
• Lead and supervise commissioning efforts, resolving complex technical issues, coordinating with clients and contractors, and ensuring successful system handover.
• Oversee preparation and approval of tender and construction packages, ensuring completeness, constructability, and alignment with project objectives while mentoring junior staff in documentation standards.

Benefits

• A dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Financial support for professional development and certifications.
• Compensation that increases with capability and expertise and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-matched retirement plan and a Health Spending Account.
• Paid maternity and parental leave program to support employees during this significant and exciting life event.
• Competitive paid-time-off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days.
• A positive and collaborative culture that focuses on our core values and behaviors.
• Regular company events and social activities to foster camaraderie.
• Hybrid work model for most professional positions.

What This Job Offers

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