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Automation Engineer

@ BBA

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

BBA is hiring an Automation Engineer at its St. John's office to design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for mines, power systems, and infrastructure projects. The role runs from concept through commissioning and involves field and client work.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and troubleshoot PLC systems on Rockwell platform
  • Program and test HMI and SCADA systems
  • Support factory acceptance testing and commissioning
  • Prepare I/O lists, drawings and control philosophies
  • Interact with clients and build long-term relationships

Requirements summary:

  • Experience with Rockwell PLC programming (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000)
  • Knowledge of HMI and SCADA platforms
  • Understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols
  • Clear communication and collaborative mindset

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Employer posting date
2026-02-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

DepartmentEngineering
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high

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Job description

Your future role within our team:

BBA is a leader in automation, digital integration, and engineering consulting and we can offer a career that will challenge you to solve complex real‑world problems while expanding your technical expertise. You will join a collaborative team that works on major industrial, utility, and energy‑sector projects across Canada.

Based out of our St. John’s office, the Automation Engineer will design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. Your work will support mines, power systems, and large‑scale infrastructure projects. You will be involved from concept to commissioning, working closely with field technicians, design engineers, and client operations teams.

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Develop, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems on the Rockwell platform (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000) and others.
  • Contribute to the design and development of automation and control system architectures for industrial and power applications.
  • Program, test, and troubleshoot HMI, and SCADA systems across common industrial platforms.
  • Translate project requirements and control narratives into structured logic, graphics, alarms, and supporting documentation.
  • Support factory acceptance testing, and commissioning/start‑up activities.
  • Integrate instrumentation, controllers, networks, and industrial communication protocols within automation systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve control system, network, and field‑related issues during commissioning and operation.
  • Prepare or update engineering deliverables including I/O lists, drawings, control philosophies, and network diagrams.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality and reliable project delivery.
  • Interact with clients and develop long lasting relationships
  • Follow BBA’s health, safety, environmental, and quality standards during office and site work.

Do your qualities and aspirations align with BBA’s culture?

  • You push yourself to learn and grow
  • You thrive in collaborative, positive teams
  • You put people first and communicate clearly
  • You like being close to the action
  • You bring rigor, ethics, and a knowledge‑sharing mindset

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