Introduction

Brunel is currently seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for a contract opportunity based in Oakville, Ontario. This role is ideal for a hands-on automation professional with strong PLC, HMI, and SCADA experience who enjoys working in a project-driven environment from design through commissioning.

What are you going to do 

  • Design, develop, and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications for industrial process systems.
  • Review and interpret engineering deliverables including P&IDs, electrical schematics, I/O lists, control narratives, instrument lists, and network architecture drawings.
  • Support project execution from design through commissioning and startup activities.
  • Participate in client meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Develop automation documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, alarm lists, and testing procedures.
  • Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Troubleshoot automation systems and provide technical support remotely and on-site.
  • Coordinate activities with electrical, process, mechanical, and project engineering teams.
  • Manage assigned project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
  • Support network architecture development and industrial communications integration.
  • Maintain engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of automation, controls, or process control engineering experience.
  • Strong experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
  • Hands-on experience developing HMI and SCADA applications.
  • Experience with industrial commissioning, startup, FAT, and SAT activities.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, control schematics, and instrumentation documentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Valid driver's license and passport.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

What we offer

Closing: 07 November 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-304565

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Corporate recruiter

Olivia Neyra

+1 403 539 5009

Contact

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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